From Greenprint Denver to the launch of the B-Cycle program, Denver has become a national leader on sustainability issues.  As we look towards the June 7th runoff vote, Colorado Conservation Voters will be tracking where the candidates stand on sustainability issues so you can make an informed decision when your ballot arrives in the mail.

Michael B. Hancock - Website – Candidate Questionnaire
Michael Hancock’s sustainability platform.  Highlights include:

• reduction of red tape for renewable energy projects and fast tracking LEED certified construction projects through the permit process
• will direct agencies to adopt energy efficient building improvements and construction
• establishment of Greenprint Denver as a permanent office of the Mayor, empowering it to set benchmarks and goals for the entire city government
• expansion the scope of Greenprint Denver to include sustainable economic development, community outreach, and a greater role in Denver’s strategic planning
• Denver Seeds program, a city farm network that would provide Denver with more local food sources while addressing unemployment and food deserts

Chris Romer - Website – Candidate Questionnaire
Chris Romer’s sustainability platform. Highlights include:

• increase collaboration between GreenPrint Denver and the Department of Economic Development
• work to continue to achieve key environmental standards such as ISO 14001 in city departments
• create a regional plan for transportation that includes transit, walkability, and bikes
• complete FasTracks
• focus on energy efficiency in city building projects
• emphasize water efficiency projects and encourage businesses and families to practice rain water harvesting