Tag: Special Election
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Officials, residents respond to Lakewood rezoning special election results
Nearly 17,000 residents fought back against Lakewood zoning changes on Tuesday, reversing the ordinances put in place that sought to allow for more housing density. The City of Lakewood’s special election regarding the zoning code changes put in place in October was held Tuesday after nearly a year of debate. About 16,700 residents voted to…
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Lakewood voters reject city’s ‘density’ zoning changes
Lakewood voters rebuffed zoning changes approved by the City Council that seek to allow for more housing “density,” according to the initial and unofficial count Tuesday night. It’s the second time in five months that metro Denver voters have rejected efforts to permit multiplexes and similar types of housing in mostly single-family home neighborhoods. Last…
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Lakewood zoning canvasser accused of stealing opposition material
Allegations of sign stealing and electioneering have emerged in the Lakewood special election over zoning. A resident recently shared security camera footage online of a man appearing to steal an opposition door knocker. Meanwhile, the city also filed a complaint against the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District, alleging electioneering. Last October, the city approved…
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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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Lakewood zoning changes heading to special election
Lakewood’s long-debated zoning code changes will be heading to a vote this spring. The Lakewood City Council on Monday unanimously voted to send four of the new zoning code’s ordinances to a special election on April 7, putting the fate of the city’s zoning changes in the hands of the citizens — a concept thousands…
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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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Manitou Springs voters to decide on permitting 3rd marijuana shop in special election
Manitou Springs voters will decide in a special election Tuesday whether to allow a third marijuana shop within city limits, a move supporters say would bolster city revenues and provide competitive pricing and more selection for shoppers. Currently, Manitou Springs permits no more than two dual-operation medical and retail marijuana businesses within its commercial zone…