Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen Enters City Council Race in Southwest Denver

February 4, 2026
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By Brian Maass | CBS Colorado

Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.

Pazen confirmed his intentions Tuesday night, telling CBS Colorado, “I’m running for Denver City Council District 2 because southwest Denver deserves leadership that listens, shows up, and will work tirelessly for the people who live and work here.”

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