Tag: Councilman
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Denver City Council to consider up to $289 million in bond spending
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The Denver City Council will consider approving a sextet of construction contracts worth $30 million each ahead of their Tuesday meeting. Councilmembers are also scheduled to consider several other contracts and bond spending totaling close to $300 million. The Council did not meet on Monday, it’s normal meeting time, as the city government closed in…
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Widening sole road to Denver International Airport sparks transit discussion
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More lanes may be coming to Pena Boulevard as Denver seeks to improve traffic flow to and from the third busiest airport in the world. But transit advocacy groups and some city councilmembers worry not enough consideration has been given to public transit. The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $50 million contract with…
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Denver tightens parking regulations on ‘junkers’ and large vehicles on public right of way
The Denver City Council passed a bill updating Denver’s parking enforcement code Monday. District 9 Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca was the only “no” vote, but she said it was not because she disagrees with District 7 Councilman Jolon Clark’s efforts to update the code. The changes will more effectively manage turnover and curbside access in high demand…
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Denver parking rules update prompts council discussion
Parking in Denver can be painful. For those who live and work in the city, seeing parking spaces dominated by large vehicles, inoperable or not, can be frustrating. Enter District 7 Councilman Jolon Clark, who has proposed adjusting parking regulations in the city. One of Clark’s changes makes it easier for residents and workers to…
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Rally against Park Hill redevelopment draws mayoral candidates, Wellington Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Park Hill Golf Course attracted hundreds in Denver on Sunday, including former mayor Wellington Webb, who sought to portray the fight as a battle between those who have the financial means to push it — and gain…
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Zoning change allows expansion of assisted living facility in Denver
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A technical snafu that left several Denver City Council members in stitches at Monday’s meeting did not prevent the body from approving several rezoning measures after public hearings. In what could have been called the…
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Denver’s city council decriminalizes jaywalking
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save To use the crosswalk or to jaywalk — that is the question. And it’s a question the Denver’s city council took seriously during meeting on Monday, when the councilmembers decided to adopt a bill decriminalizing jaywalking in a, 10-3 vote. Critics of the bill said it…
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Denver City Council approves Park Hill Golf Course redevelopment plan
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A small group of residents and vendors in North Park Hill have been gathering on Thursdays at the former Park Hill golf course to sell clothing and food; often giving out meals and more to members of the community, which many residents say is lacking…
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2 Denver council members oppose Park Hill Golf Course Development
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Though united in opposition, two Denver City Council members Monday night were set against publishing the Park Hill Golf Course small area plan for differing reasons. District 9 Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca and District 6 Councilman Paul Kashmann voted against the bill, which appeared before council…
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Mayor Hancock rejects council request for pedestrian cross signals — again
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In a letter to Denver City Council, Mayor Michael Hancock Thursday said he wants to protect the city’s reserve fund balance, so he’s rejecting an amendment that would finance flashing crosswalk beacons throughout Denver. Hancock sent a letter to city council saying he would reject…