Tag: Councilwoman
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Who will end up in a runoff for Denver mayor? It’s anyone’s guess, experts weigh in
In a crowded race where a runoff is all but guaranteed, strategists and political experts said any combination from among the top-tier candidates could end up in a head to head contest to become Denver’s next mayor. A field of six to seven candidates — from the pool of 17 aspirants — could emerge as the…
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North Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood character to be preserved
The character and look of Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood will not drastically change after the Denver City Council approved the creation of two conservation districts outlining design standards for the neighborhood. After a brief public hearing in which seven people addressed the council, two bills establishing the conservation overlays and zoning changes were passed unanimously. The…
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Denver approves new art contracts for DIA, decides to preserve historic Cole neighborhood building
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No, Blucifer won’t be getting a little brother but travelers at Denver International Airport will be able to enjoy several new works of art soon. That’s after Denver City Council Monday approved three contracts worth more than $7.5 million that will bring three new sculptures…
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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 Colfax bus rapid transit project contract sparks concerns, questions
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The fallout of Denver International Airport’s first failed attempt at the Great Hall project still haunts Denver District 5 Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer. That project fell apart in 2019 and quickly devolved into a “he said, she said, they said,” debacle, she said at a Tuesday…
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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 approves ‘wage theft’ protection bill
Orange flooded the Denver City Council chambers Monday during a public hearing on a “wage theft” protection bill. The orange did not belong to fans of Denver Broncos, Clemson Tigers or Tennessee Volunteers, but to Carpenters Local 555 — a labor union in Denver. “Wage theft” is pervasive in Denver, according to District 11 Councilwoman Stacie…
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Denver city council takes stand against antisemitism
In a rare instance of total unity, Denver City Council members Monday unanimously approved a proclamation condemning antisemitism. Members spoke passionately about the proclamation, decrying any form of hostility towards, or prejudice against, Jewish people. The measure was introduced by District 8 Councilman Chris Herndon. Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached an all time high…
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Denver City Council nixes landmark status for Cherry Creek home slated for demolition
Denver has 359 structures or districts designated “historical” or granted “landmark” status by the city. These include iconic titans of the city like the Wells Fargo Center and Union Station downtown, but also includes the Speer Boulevard historic district and other smaller parcels of land. After a public hearing Monday, Council declined to designate 401…
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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…