Author: Deborah Grigsby
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Denver’s Elyria-Swansea residents fight new data center
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Residents of Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood are pushing back against the construction of a new data center, citing not only environmental concerns but also the city’s failure to adequately notify them before approving it. The residents delivered a “Good Neighbor” proposal to CoreSite outlining specific demands, including full transparency on energy load, water use and generator…
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Denver ends contract with license plate camera vendor Flock
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After months of tension between Mayor Mike Johnston and the City Council, Denver is ending its relationship with license plate-reading camera vendor Flock Safety, awarding the contract to Axon. “We’ve heard the community loud and clear, and it is time to make a change,” Johnston said in a news release. “Axon is among our most…
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Denver plans moratorium on new data centers
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As artificial intelligence drives the data center construction boom, building one in Denver is poised to get more complicated after Mayor Mike Johnston and members of the Denver City Council announced plans to impose a moratorium on new facilities. Under the plan, the city will review additional data-center-specific regulations targeting “responsible land, energy, and water…
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As Denver mulls ending Flock contract, options are limited
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With Denver’s contract with automated license plate reader company Flock Safety set to expire at the end of March, few alternative vendors have surfaced. Meanwhile, Denver City Auditor Tim O’Brien is refusing to countersign the contract, citing concerns over “a risk of liability for the city.” It’s the latest development in the debate over the…
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In legal filing, Denver insists ‘sanctuary policies’ make jurisdictions safer
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Denver has joined some 140 cities, counties and elected officials in filing two amicus briefs backing Minnesota and Rochester, New York — jurisdictions sued by the Trump administration’s over their “sanctuary” policies. In a statement, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston characterized the White House’s actions as “defunding” and “punishing” America’s “sanctuary cities.” The Trump administration, meanwhile,…
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Denver considers AI-powered permitting contract
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Submitting an application with Denver’s Permitting Office may soon be faster and less frustrating if a contract for a new AI-driven platform passes muster with the full City Council. Members of the city’s Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Tuesday voted to advance a five-year, $4.6 million contract with ComplyAI, Inc. for implementation of CivCheck,…
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Denver City Council to consider $24M Motorola contract for emergency services
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It may be a short work week, but the Denver City Council will still have a robust agenda on Tuesday after Presidents’ Day. For those following Council Bill 26-0125, the Safety and Transparency in Public Authority Act, which proposes to prohibit law enforcement from wearing masks and mandate identification visibility, the bill is expected to…
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Here’s what to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend
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Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend, following an impasse over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security amid a push by Democrats for changes in immigration enforcement. Funding for the federal agency is set to expire Saturday. As the partial shutdown looms, local airport authorities said they won’t speculate about…
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Paul Pazen, a former police chief, launches bid for Denver City Council
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Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen announced his bid for the District 2 City Council seat to be vacated by Kevin Flynn in 2027. Flynn is term-limited. Pazen, who began his law enforcement career in 1995 with the Denver Police Department, rose through the ranks to become the agency’s chief, retiring in 2022 after close…
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Denver advances face covering ban for law enforcement
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A Denver City Council committee on Wednesday advanced a proposed ordinance banning law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces during an arrest or detainment or inside a city facility. The proposed ordinance also establishes a minimum standard for visible identification during law enforcement actions in Denver and would require officers to…
