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Kennedy to make affordable housing a top priority if elected governor
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A solid growth plan needs to be at the top of the agenda for Colorado’s elected officials, says gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy. Kennedy, a Democrat, today unveiled her growth plan, which takes a head-on approach to addresses affordable housing concerns. “I’ve watched Colorado’s population double since I was a kid,” Kennedy tells Colorado Politics. “And…
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Denver bond proposal for nearly $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades sails to early victory
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A nearly $1 billion dollar bond proposal sailed to victory Tuesday night as Denver voters approved a finance package for infrastructure improvements throughout the city. “From the very beginning, this has always been the people of Denver’s bond,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said. The package represents what people want and need in their neighborhoods to…
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House Speaker Duran sets Tuesday town hall on Colorado’s growth
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Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran is putting on a town hall Tuesday night to chat with the experts and community members about the challenges of the state’s population growth. The state Demographer’s Office said Colorado’s population was about 5 million in 2010 and could reach 8 million by 2040. The town hall is from 7…
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Denver Council priorities could cost $1.5B
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Faced with one of the fastest growth rates among major U.S. cities nationwide, Denver City Council has identified a range of priorities and goals to help guide budgeting decisions and to decide policy priority areas. Those include more than $1 billion in infrastructure needs and projects alone. Each year, the Council holds a retreat to…
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Growth limit proposal survives protests
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A proposed initiative to limit growth survived two protests before the Colorado Secretary of State‘s Initiative Title Setting Review Board, although some wording changes were made to clarify and address some of the concerns. The Wednesday, Jan. 4, hearing concerned what is being called Initiative 4 for the 2018 general election ballot, a measure proposed by…
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Debate heats up over Dinosaur Ridge auto dealership
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An auto dealership is incompatible with open space and the nearby world-renowned Dinosaur Ridge in western Jefferson County, planning commissioners were told by nearly all the 44 people who spoke at a 4-hour long, packed meeting Wednesday night, Dec. 7. The meeting was continued until Thursday night, Dec. 8, when the planning commission is expected…
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The Hot Sheet — Guess what: Traffic is bad, Trump haters raise cash, Dems want a chair please, Const. amendment to STOP growth, a House divided and MORE …
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VOL. 01 NO. 197 | DECEMBER 2, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016 DENVER – Since we are certain very few of you are old enough to have seen the movie or understand the reference … We won’t say T.G.I.F! (says a curmudgeonly old person). Interesting week in political circles. Outside of eaaaarly speculation concerning the 2018 Colorado…
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Proposed taxing district could help develop area north of RiNo
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A proposed development near the RiNo Art District in Denver is looking for the city to approve a metropolitan district to help pay for the almost $58 million in infrastructure and construction of parking for the project. The Midtown Metropolitan District would serve about 17 acres on Brighton Boulevard between 41st and 43rd Streets just…
