colorado counties
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Denver City Council preview: Public hearing on proposed 27th and Larimer tax increment areas
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The Denver City Council will examine a proposal that would impose a moratorium on mobile home parks as a way to preserve affordable housing, and they’ll listen to the public regarding the creation of an urban redevelopment area (URA) in the 2700 block of Larimer Street in Five Points. If approved, the redevelopment would be…
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Hickenlooper aide Swartout named chief of Colorado Counties
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John Swartout, most recently senior policy adviser to Gov. John Hickenlooper, has been named the next executive director of Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI). Swartout takes the helm at CCI on Jan. 7. He has served as a senior policy adviser and rural policy and outreach director in the Hickenlooper administration since March 2014, dealing with…
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State ethics commission asserts authority over home rule cities, counties
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In a unanimous vote Monday, the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission sent a strong message to “home rule” cities and towns that don’t have ethics policies, as well as to those that believe their policies are up to snuff. The commission voted to accept jurisdiction over an ethics complaint involving a Weld County commissioner, Julie Cozad. The complaint,…
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Jefferson County debuts new logo as part of extensive rebranding program
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Jefferson County is replacing the familiar green seal that’s represented the county on the western side of the metro area for decades with what county officials call a fresh new logo, part of a rebranding program that will also include a redesigned county website. “A brand is more than just a logo,” the county’s public information…
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Larimer Commissioner Lew Gaiter throws hat in ring for Republican gubernatorial nod
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Larimer County Commissioner Lew Gaiter joined the race for the Republican nomination for governor of Colorado this week, saying he wants to mend all manner of divisions – particularly between rural and urban dwellers – and to make sure the entire state is enjoying the economic recovery. “Our great country has been hit with a…
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It’s all about education for longtime lobbyist Jane Urschel
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Even after 23 years lobbying at the state Capitol, Jane Urschel says she learns something new all the time. “Every day is different,” she says. “There’s no continuity – you just go down there and find out what the surprise is for the day, then you deal with that.” Urschel is in charge of advocacy…
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Windholz’s bill rebuffed in latest skirmish over ballot initiative power
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Rare full bipartisan agreement Monday worked to quash a bill aimed at expanding ballot initiative power for residents of unincorporated county areas and of special districts. All nine members of the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee voted against House Bill 1071 introduced by Rep. JoAnn Windholz, R-Commerce City. Committee members said the bill…
