Tag: Government
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Polis, historians open 20th century time capsule discovered near Colorado’s Capitol steps
A box that had never borne witness to a car starter, a binder clip or a light switch until it was unearthed months ago was opened and its contents revealed on Tuesday. The tin box, which had previously been buried under the pedestal base of the bronze Union soldier statue near the state Capitol building’s…
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Colorado awards $13 million to upgrade housing, transit infrastructure in four communities
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs awarded more than $13 million to help upgrade infrastructure in four communities along the Front Range, the agency said on Thursday. The funding comes from the inaugural Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure grant, which disburses dollars to communities to upgrade and maintain affordable housing in centers near transit, according to…
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Lakewood City Council makes declaration regarding ICE
The Lakewood City Council made a public declaration of transparency and de-escalation regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday. The declaration was written by Councilmember Ken Cruz with the help of Councilmember Isabel Cruz, and was ultimately co-sponsored by the entire council. “As members of the Lakewood City Council, our responsibility is to…
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Senate committee kills bill to track education violations
A proposed bill following in the wake of multiple Jeffco Public Schools sexual misconduct cases won’t make it to the Senate floor. The Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee denied proposed Senate Bill 26-055 on Tuesday afternoon with a vote of three-to-two, with Republican Senators Mark Baisley and Lynda Zamora Wilson being the…
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Lakewood City Council urges residents to keep zoning changes
Lakewood’s long-running zoning fight is headed for a spring showdown at the ballot box, spearheaded by a new resolution from the City Council. The Lakewood City Council amended and confirmed a resolution on Monday expressing the councilmembers’ desire for residents to vote against the repeal of zoning code ordinances 2025-27, 28, 29 and 30 on…
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Douglas County Board of Commissioners selects new chairman
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will have a new chairman in 2026, but not a new face. Commissioner George Teal was chosen to serve as chairman on Jan. 13 after serving on the board since 2021, according to a news release from Douglas County. The commissioners switch leadership each year based upon a majority…
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Colorado city demands action, transparency from Xcel Energy on power shutoffs
The City of Golden demanded action from Xcel Energy, saying the latter’s power shutoffs caused grief throughout the community, including “financial shocks” and a “disproportionate” impact on one of Colorado’s major tourism destinations. In a letter, city officials said the company needs to put into place a more resilient infrastructure so its customers wouldn’t have…
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Lakewood zoning petitions deemed sufficient, may lead to special election
The year-long quarrel regarding Lakewood’s new zoning code is stretching into the new year, with petition signatures potentially taking the issue to the ballot this spring. A nearly 400-page zoning code update was sent to the City Council in February and was officially approved on Oct. 13. It took effect at the beginning of the year.…
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Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proposing to overhaul a regulatory panel that monitors the nation’s financial stability, by advocating for looser regulations. The Financial Stability Oversight Council, a U.S. body created in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, monitors risks to the financial system and coordinates regulators’ approaches to…
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Lakewood swears in new city councilmembers
Lakewood City Council got a new member Monday when Liz Black was sworn in. The City Council swore in five members during its normally scheduled meeting Monday evening, with Black being the only new councilmember to join the board. Black will represent Ward 2 — bordered by West Alameda Avenue to the south and Sheridan…