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Buildings are going up. District 1 has one of the most contentious council races this year, a political scramble with seven candidates on the ballot. Political change This is the third election in a row that will bring a new council member to District 1. For example, Jefferson Park and Sunnyside both have absorbed about 700 new residential units since 2015, resulting in whole blocks of residential redevelopment, according to a Denver Post analysis. But, despite the district’s rapid growth, the election hasn’t turned into an all-out fight over development. ”I’m running for office because as a lifelong resident, just like you, I’ve seen the changes in our neighborhood. “Housing hasn’t kept up with growth. Mike Somma, 64, is a Denver Fire Department lieutenant running on a public service platform. He’s also skeptical of new development, saying that some new three-story residences don’t fit their surroundings. Acknowledging that the candidates share similar priorities, she argues that her previous council work and deep local roots will make her the most effective.