Tag: Denver City Hall
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EDITORIAL: Close ranks to fight crime — and overdoses — in metro area
Denver’s elected leaders have their blinders on when it comes to the ill effects of illegal immigration — their only focus being their steadfast refusal to cooperate with federal efforts to crack down. And with their heads planted so deeply in the sand, they probably haven’t noticed a productive and encouraging federal-local partnership forged to…
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EDITORIAL: Denver City Hall buys real estate like it’s Monopoly
Denver City Hall has put up the homeless in tent towns it has built as well as in hotels it has purchased. So, the administration of Mayor Mike Johnston must reason it’s no big deal to take the next step — buying and building longer-term “affordable housing.” Using taxpayers’ dollars, of course. Which, to City…
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‘Mutual Aid Monday’ serves ‘symbolic’ protest in front of Denver city hall amid homelessness, immigration crises
As the City Council comes together for its weekly 3:30 p.m. Monday meeting, another weekly gathering transpires right outside of the doors of the City and County of Denver building. No matter the weather, “Mutual Aid Monday” volunteers show up every week to serve food and offer resources to homeless people and immigrants. They provide…
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Some speak out about Tay Anderson at Denver Public Schools meeting
Six speakers at Thursday night’s Denver Public Schools Board of Education called to demand action by the board members in regard to recent allegations against Director Tay Anderson. The individuals spoke during the board’s public comment period. All said they were former students, parents and even current educators within the district. “Every action you take…