Councilmember Davis Faces Recall Push | Denver News

In a fiery town council showdown in Castle Rock, Colorado, Councilmember Mark Davis narrowly avoided censure after text messages surfaced in which he allegedly offered to drop his opposition to high-rise development in exchange for backing off a recall effort. Business owner David Miles labeled the texts a “quid pro quo,” sparking heated debate. While some residents defended Davis as a protector of the town’s character, others—including Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead—called the texts unethical. The vote ended in a 3-3 tie after confusion over Davis’s recusal, killing the censure motion—but the recall campaign remains active, with Miles planning to add the texts to his petition and push for a special election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e06c7845170eb10