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Denver advances bill to dissolve Office of Special Events
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A plan to consolidate the city’s Office of Special Events into Denver Arts and Venues will be advanced to the City Council for consideration. Members of the Parks, Art and Culture Committee approved a proposed bill on Tuesday that would repeal parts of the city’s municipal code, dissolving the OSE as a standalone agency. City…
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‘They will do just fine:’ Westminster mayor steps down after 13 years
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Former Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally officially stepped down from the dais on Dec. 1, marking more than 35 years in public service. “You’re our council mom,” Councilmember Amber Hott said behind tears. “What are we going to do without our council mom?” A few weeks later, multiple people stopped to shake her hand or wish…
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New housing needs assessment for Colorado Springs and El Paso County: ‘No market segment is adequately served’
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For decades, Colorado Springs and El Paso County leapt rooftops ahead of housing demand and now fall so short that it’s uncertain whether catching up to the growing need is feasible, a new Regional Housing Needs Assessment shows. While the 314-page report concludes that “no market segment is adequately served,” sectors having the most problems…
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Amid outbursts, Colorado Springs City Council postpones proposed vehicle camping ban
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After about three hours of presentation, discussion and public comment, Colorado Springs City Council voted 5-4 Monday to postpone a proposal that would add a vehicle camping ban to city ordinances pertaining to illegal urban camping and consolidate them for standardization and consistency. The issue will be taken up in six months, at the May…
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Voters unseat Jeffco schools leader
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Tina Moeinian was elected over incumbent Mary Parker and Gloria ‘Teresa’ Rascon in the race for the District 5 seat on the Jeffco School Board of Education, according to early results. Moeinian received the backing of the Jefferson County Education Association. Moeinian, a professional mediator, won over Parker, the current board president, and Rascon with…
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Jeffco candidates ramp up spending, fundraising in final stretch of election campaign
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Candidates throughout Jefferson County have ramped up their spending and fundraising, as they headed into the final stretch of this year’s elections. Lakewood: 5 council seats There are five Lakewood City Council seats up for election on Nov. 4, including one in each of the five wards. Liz Black, who is running for the Ward…
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Westminster voters to choose mayor, councilmembers
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Westminster residents will elect three city councilmembers and a new mayor during the Nov. 4 election. Voters in the city of around 115,000 will choose from eight City Council candidates running for the open seats and three mayoral candidates, two of whom have already served on the council for years. The mayor and councilmembers are…
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Shelter services and transportation on Denver City Council agenda
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On Monday, the Denver City Council will consider multiple resolutions tied to the city’s homeless shelter operations. Of particular interest is Council Resolution 25-1383, which amends an agreement with U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. by adding nine months and $2.5 million to provide non-congregate shelter units, as well as congregate shelter space when the city’s…
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Council’s tax hike proposal will make Denver’s sales tax highest in metro area
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Councilmembers are pushing for a sales tax hike to help fund Denver Health that, if approved, would make Denver the highest-taxed major city in the wider metro area. The proposed 0.34-point hike would put Denver’s total sales tax rate above the 9% mark — to 9.15%. That would make Denver one of the highest taxed municipalities…
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Federal judge finds Loveland did not violate company’s constitutional rights over political mailer
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Loveland officials did not violate the constitutional rights of a sales and consulting firm by attempting to enforce its regulations on campaign spending during the 2019 municipal election, a federal judge ruled last month. The city prosecuted Bloomstruck LLC after its owner, Natalie Petersen, received $2,000 to design and mail a postcard critical of Councilor…
