Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate Discusses His Nonprofit Agenda

The Chronicle this fall sent surveys to all major-party candidates in the 37 states that are holding gubernatorial races this year, asking how their proposed policies and programs would affect nonprofits in their states.

Between now and Election Day, we will post their responses on our Web site.

Today you can take a look at the reply from:

John W. Hickenlooper, the Democratic mayor of Denver, who is running for governor of Colorado. As mayor, Mr. Hickenlooper created the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships, which promotes collaboration between city agencies and nonprofits. He says a similar office at state level could be “a valuable asset for the state,” but as governor he would have to see whether enough money was available to support it. If not, “I will look for cabinet members who have experience with and appreciation for issues affecting nonprofits,” he says.

Coming on Tuesday:

The reply of Neil Abercrombie, a former Democratic member of Congress who is running for governor of Hawaii.

If you would like to help ensure that the candidates in your state respond to our survey—or have any information about how the governor’s race in your state could affect nonprofits—please contact Suzanne Perry at suzanne.perry@philanthropy.com or (202) 466-1228.