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election 2006
City Clerk Vaden resigns
By The Denver Post
Article Last Updated:11/14/2006 08:23:15 PM MST


Wayne Vaden, Denver's clerk and recorder, at an emergency meeting of the Denver Election Commission on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. (Post / Lyn Alweis)Denver Clerk and Recorder Wayne Vaden resigned today amid chaos in the Denver Election Commission which he oversees.

Citing his belief "that accountability is the underpinning of honorable public service," Vaden said he was resigning from a "personal disappointment over my efforts" with the commission.

"Serving as one of three Denver Election Commissioners has proven to be a difficult and frustrating experience, which has led me to agree with the administration that a thoughtful and thorough re-examination of the entire organizational structure of the Denver Election Commission is essential."

His resignation is effective Dec. 31, 2006, or until a replacement can be appointed. Vaden, a former assistant city attorney and assistant attorney general, was appointed by Hickenlooper three years ago.

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