Author: Kristen Meriwether, Colorado Politics
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Denver preparing to beef up consumer protection, Mayor Hancock says
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Consumers in the city of Denver will soon get more help to stay protected against fraud. Thursday Mayor Michael Hancock announced a Consumer Financial Protection Initiative aimed at curbing predatory financial practices in the city. The initiative will focus on elder financial abuse, immigration fraud, wage theft, predatory lending and housing practices. “We are going…
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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock to lay out vision for consumer protections
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Recent deregulation at the U.S. Consumer Protection Agency at the federal level has sparked concerns about how Coloradans will be protected. On Thursday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock plans to lay out at least some of his local solutions. The mayor will take part in a forum called A Predatory Economy: Denver’s Call to Action put…
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Denver corridor ready for redevelopment, but lack of a plan slows progress
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Just two decades ago, the South Sheridan Commercial Corridor was a robust commercial center. Residents could catch a movie at the twin cinema, take their children for an afternoon at the skating rink or shop and dine at one of several retail establishments. Even with Denver’s booming economy, much of the 64-acre site off of…
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RTD drivers don’t have the right to strike, Colorado agency rules
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The Colorado Division of Labor ruled Tuesday that the union representing Denver’s bus and rail drivers does not have the right to strike. The union had filed “intent to strike” paperwork on Feb. 1, while negotiating a new contract with RTD, which expires Feb. 28. In addition to requesting wage increases, among other items, the…
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Denver Councilman Paul Lopez asked to resign because he found ‘Mexican Man’ racist
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A Facebook dispute over whether a mustachioed, poncho-wearing “Mexican Man” Halloween costume is racist, as Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez alleged last October, spilled over into the Denver City Council meeting Tuesday night. Victoria Reynolds called for the councilman’s resignation and demanded an apology. “I want this person removed from the City Council, unless he…
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Drones could get another lift from Colorado lawmakers
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Wildfire footage captured from drones can be breathtaking, but getting that footage can often hinder firefighters in their rescue efforts. Currently emergency responders can only ask the public to keep their drones away, however, there are no local penalties. But a new law may change that. Legislation is set to be introduced at the Capitol…
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Audit: Trust of Lyft and Uber could be costing Denver airport money
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Parking is the second-largest revenue driver for Denver International Airport, but according to City Auditor Timothy O’Brien, lax oversight with Lyft and Uber could be letting money slip through the cracks. In a report released Thursday, O’Brien found the airport charges Lyft and Uber $2.60 for each pickup and drop off at DIA. But the…
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Denver Highlands pot dispensary pushes back on redevelopment
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Finding parking in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood these days is challenging, but if you want to find parking to patronize businesses near 32nd Avenue and Tejon Street, may the Force be with you. If you don’t have the Force, you should ask Wanda James, owner of Simply Pure dispensary, for permission. As she sat down with…
