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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…
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Public safety, homelessness and affordability take spotlight at Denver at-large council candidate debate
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Different from candidates running to represent a specific district, at-large members of Denver’s City Council represent the whole city and have to have their fingers on the pulse of residents’ concerns who may have widely different opinions about top issues like public safety. Five candidates vying for two at-large Council seats on April’s ballot attended…
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CdeBaca faces challengers in Denver District 9 debate
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The Denver District 9 City Council race may not have the most candidates, but it will likely be one of the most closely watched. District 9 incumbent Councilmember Candi CdeBaca faces challenges from Kwon Atlas and Darrell Watson. A Tuesday debate, hosted by the GES Gazette and the Greater Park Hill News, took place in…
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Food licensing cost-effective changes start in June, if passed by Denver City Council
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A change to the food licensing requirements in Denver could reduce licensing fees for about 80% of retail food providers in the city starting in June, according to Eric Escudero, communications director for Department of Excise and Licenses in the City and County of Denver. Department Executive Director Molly Duplechian said the food safety requirements…
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By 5-2, state Supreme Court rules Thornton mayor not a council member
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Thornton Mayor Jan Kulmann may serve two terms as the city’s top elected official after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that her time spent as a council member does not bar her from further service on the city’s nine-member council. By 5-2, the court found Thornton’s charter distinguished the mayor and eight ward…
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Denver City Council to approve $8 million in airport related contracts
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The Denver City Council has 34 resolutions on its agenda ahead of today’s weekly 3:30 p.m. meeting. There are 13 bills being introduced from various committees and 11 that are on final consideration. There is one public hearing. Here’s a list of the major happenings during council today: Contracts and Resolutions: 22-1568, 22-1569 and 22-1570:…
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Pueblo’s proposed anti-abortion ordinance comes with legal questions
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The Pueblo City Council this week approved on first reading a proposed ordinance that could ban abortion within city limits, with some councilmembers and Colorado law experts questioning its legality. The ordinance seems to be the first proposed municipal anti-abortion law brought forth in Colorado, drawing residents and activists on both sides of the abortion…
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Ron Thomas sworn in as Denver’s new police chief
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Ron Thomas is sworn in as the new Chief of Police of the Denver Police Department on Oct. 18, 2022. He replaces the retiring Paul Pazen. Denver has a new top cop – at least until the mayor’s administration changes next year. Chief Ron Thomas took his oath of office Tuesday morning from Presiding Judge Nicole…
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Southern Colorado towns weigh retail marijuana sales amid industry downturn
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After nearly a decade of legal recreational marijuana possession in Colorado, voters in Colorado Springs, Palmer Lake and Cripple Creek will decide if it’s time to allow sales in each locale. Proponents promise a bump in tax revenues, while opponents argue the social costs are too high. Palmer Lake and Cripple Creek officials say the…
