10 Denver council candidates, 8 questions and almost no disagreement

By Esteban L. Hernandez | Axios Denver

The 10 contenders chasing Denver’s open at-large City Council seat largely fell in line Thursday on data centers, mass surveillance and developing housing. 

Why it matters: The forum offered candidates few ways to distinguish themselves as they compete for a seat that will help determine Denver’s direction on some of its most contentious issues.

Yes, but: The near-consensus came at an event designed to secure commitments, not spark debate.

How it worked: The GES Coalition and Coloradans for the Common Good hosted what they called an “accountability session” giving candidates eight yes-or-no questions in advance.

• Candidates had a minute to expand on questions about data centers, surveillance and housing. 
• Organizers oppose the CoreSite data center in the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood, are critical of surveillance tools and want more public input on housing options.

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