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Regime Change - Denver City Election Past is prologue - The 1983 and 1991 elections that brought in new leaders were framed by specific political circumstances. In the 1983 election the McNichols era was ending. The mayor was beset by controversy, changing demographics (a younger electorate, more minorities) and the general sense that it was time for a change. The 1991 election won by Wellington Webb was framed by the projects and controversies of the Peña era, especially the new airport. In a 2003 election without term limits, Mayor Webb and many of the current city council persons would likely win re-election. This year’s regime change is prompted by term limits and not voter demand for change. It appears the backdrop for the 2003 election will be highlighted by the city’s fiscal shortfall and the contraction of the economy. But predicting the likely dominant issue is impossible before the candidates begin to engage and the campaigns develop. A new-and defining-issue might emerge late. |
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