Tag: Councilwoman Candi Cdebaca
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Denver City Council votes down all amendments to proposed 2022 city budget
“Congratulations council members, you made it through our job to amend the budget without a single amendment,” Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca said in Monday’s City Council meeting. During the meeting, the council voted down 14 amendments to Mayor Michael Hancock’s proposed $1.49 billion 2022 city budget. Monday was the council’s last opportunity to suggest amendments to…
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Free counsel for residents facing eviction passes first Denver City Council vote
An ordinance that would provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation for evictions is one step closer to fruition after it passed its first full Denver City Council vote Monday. If passed, renters facing eviction who make less than 80% of the area median income would be eligible for free legal representation. Landlords would also…
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Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca on being from and for the people of District 9
For her entire life, Denver City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca has been “deeply attached” to her community in District 9. And now, as their council representative, she has dedicated herself to fighting for them. CdeBaca is a fifth-generation resident of District 9. A first-generation high school graduate, CdeBaca attended Manual High School and went on to…
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Denver City Council proposal would allow hybrid model for in-person, remote meetings
An ordinance making its way through the Denver City Council would allow remote options for participating in council meetings after the meetings revert back to in-person when the COVID-19 pandemic ends. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, was approved by the City Council governance committee Tuesday and will now go to the full council…
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Denver City Council committee to vote on providing legal representation for renters being evicted
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new ordinance working its way through the Denver City Council would provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation when facing eviction. This comes as the national eviction moratorium is set to expire by the end of next month, leaving tenants unable to pay rent…