Tag: Denver Government
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Committee OKs $700 million in bonds for Denver International Airport capital improvements
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council business committee approved the issuance of $700 million in bonds to the Denver International Airport Wednesday, intended to fund capital improvements at the airport. The bonds will now be passed to…
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Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco advances with exemptions for Hookah, premium cigars
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The proposed ban against the sale of flavored tobacco products in Denver was advanced by the City Council safety committee Wednesday, with added exemptions for flavored Hookah and premium cigar and pipe tobacco. Wednesday’s unanimous vote comes after the committee has delayed votes on the…
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Denver council chamber named after Cathy Reynolds, first woman elected to council
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The first woman elected to the Denver City Council was immortalized Monday with the naming of the council chamber in the Denver City and County Building as “The Cathy Reynolds Chamber.” The City Council unanimously…
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Denver to expand construction career program for high schoolers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver is set to expand its Careers in Construction program beginning next year, providing training and recourses for high school students looking to go into construction. The Denver City Council unanimously approved the establishment of a Denver Construction Careers Contribution Fund to fund the program…
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Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López reflects on first 2 years in role
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López’s first brush with public service came when he was only 13 years old. After his mother dragged him to community meetings about renaming a local elementary school after civil rights activist Richard Castro, López went to work. He went…
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Denver wants you to help decide how to spend $700 million in COVID recovery funds
The City and County of Denver launched a website Thursday to collect community input on how to spend over $700 million in COVID-19 relief funds that will be invested in Denver over the next decade. The website, www.risetogetherdenver.org, allows individuals to submit their feedback on investment possibilities in community, business and infrastructure. Residents can rank…
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Denver City Council calls snow day, cancels regular Monday meeting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council canceled its general public comment session and weekly meeting scheduled for Monday because of the effects of the weekend snowstorm. Denver was hit with 27.1 inches of snow between Saturday night…
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State government offices in Denver metro to close Monday due to snowstorm
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save All Colorado government offices in the Denver metro area will be closed Monday because of hazardous road conditions created by the weekend snowstorm. Denver has been hit with nearly 20 inches of snow as of…