Tag: Local Government
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Colorado lawmakers push legislation to shrink RTD board, increase pay as ridership struggles persist
Colorado lawmakers are advancing a new push to overhaul the Regional Transportation District, proposing to shrink the board, raise member pay and boost ridership back to pre-pandemic levels. While some stakeholders see the effort as a step forward, others warn that the changes could reduce representation and make it harder for candidates to qualify for…
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The Turnberry tension: Adams County lawsuit highlights questions around metro districts
Homeowners of a small neighborhood in Commerce City remain confused and irate about the future of their property taxes in the aftermath of a lawsuit between the metropolitan district where they live and a bank. The conflict stems from a 2023 lawsuit in which UMB Bank in its capacity as trustee, alleged the BNC2 Metropolitan…
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Aurora council bids farewell to outgoing members in packed meeting
At Aurora City Council’s first in-person meeting since June on Monday night, members of the public filled almost the entire council chamber — notably missing from the dais was Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky — as the council bid farewell to four outgoing members. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman read proclamations for the four outgoing members — Amsalu…
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Douglas County aims to challenge Colorado’s sanctuary laws amid illegal immigration surge in Denver
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Douglas County’s commissioners are eyeing a legal challenge to Colorado’s “sanctuary” laws amid a surge in illegal immigration that has already cost Denver — the epicenter of the crisis — tens of millions of dollars. They also advanced a proposed ordinance that bars commercial buses from unloading passengers “other than at a planned and scheduled documented destination,” a clear attempt to…
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Denver residents seek renewed focus on ending traffic deaths: ‘Lives are at stake’
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Since Mayor Michael Hancock committed to eliminating traffic deaths seven years ago, Denver’s roads have only gotten deadlier. As Mayor-elect Mike Johnston prepares to take the city’s reins, Denverites are asking for change. More than 100 Denver residents squeezed into a packed rec room on Thursday evening for the chance to tell Johnston how he…
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Denverites call on Mayor-elect Johnston to strengthen city partnership with public schools
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With Denver set to change leadership in the coming days, some residents are asking the city government to step up its involvement in public education. Dozens of Denverites met Wednesday evening to discuss local education and the future of the city’s partnership with Denver Public Schools. This was the latest of Mayor-elect Mike Johnston’s 28…
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‘A nightmare:’ Residents demand changes to Denver’s city planning department
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As Mayor-elect Mike Johnston prepares to take office next week, some Denver residents are calling on him to make major changes to city planning. Around 80 people gathered at Carla Madison Rec Center Monday afternoon to share their thoughts on Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department. This was the latest of Johnston’s 28 planned public forums…
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Who leads the Denver mayoral money race now? New campaign finance data reshuffles top fundraisers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The city of Denver disbursed $4.2 million in matching funds to local candidates on Wednesday, creating a new leader in the money race among mayoral and city council aspirants. The latest release from the city’s Clerk and Recorder reshuffles the fundraising lead in the Mayor’s…
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ACLU of Colorado calls on local governments to let those with felony convictions run for office
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The American Civil Liberties Union sent letters to 12 Colorado governments Wednesday, demanding they stop barring people with felony convictions from running for public office. This warning comes after the ACLU successfully sued Aurora last year for the city charter’s prohibition of former felons from holding elected office. An Arapahoe County judge permanently blocked Aurora…
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‘A big step in the right direction’: Denver extends STAR alternative policing program citywide
Denver is expanding its Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program citywide, providing civilian-led emergency response to low-level, nonviolent situations as an alternative to police. The expansion comes after the City Council unanimously approved a nearly $1.4 million contract with Mental Health Center of Denver on Monday, funding the STAR program through the end of 2022.…