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Former 420 rally organizer sues Denver, claiming city conspired against him
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The former organizer of Denver’s 420 rally is taking his grievances against the city to court, alleging officials mounted a public relations campaign to remove him as host of the event. The city banned Miguel Lopez from organizing the marijuana event after Denver’s Civic Center Park was left littered with trash following an April rally.…
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Is Denver’s mayor too friendly with developers?
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Is Denver Mayor Michael Hancock too cozy with the development community? A Denver councilman questioned the mayor’s philosophy toward developers following a recent news story on the topic. In an interview earlier this month, the Denver Post asked Mayor Michael Hancock what he thought of the perception that he is too friendly with developers. Hancock…
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Promoting safe ‘creative spaces,’ Denver fund will help artists bring their buildings up to code
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About one year ago, Denver fire officials shut down two popular art spaces for code violations after 36 people died in a devastating fire at the Ghost Ship DIY art space in Oakland, CA. A new $300,000 fund – announced earlier this week by Denver Arts & Venues – will offer financial support for artists…
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Denver defiant toward Trump after threat on immigration policy
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Words of defiance from state and Denver officials and a federal court’s ruling this week are pushing a dispute over Trump administration immigration policy closer to a confrontation before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Justice Department sent a letter last week to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock threatening to cut off some law enforcement grants if…
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Denver’s new director of public works will help launch $937 million in public infrastructure projects
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With lots on Denver’s public infrastructure plate, the new executive director of Department of Public Works, appointed this week by Mayor Michael Hancock, will likely prove to be a key member of city government. Eulois Cleckley will take the helm Dec. 11, overseeing a robust city department which manages services involving public infrastructure and facilities.…
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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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Denver’s green roof initiative surprises with narrow lead
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Considering the obstacles environmental activists faced in their organized efforts to mandate green roofs in Denver, Initiative 300 appeared a long shot leading into election night. Nonetheless, Denver’s green roof initiative appeared poised to succeed late Tuesday by a narrow margin. As of 10 p.m., the initiative had garnered 51 percent of the vote (43,599…
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Denver Mayor Hancock busts a move to kick off art week
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It’s art week in Denver, so naturally Mayor Michael Hancock cut a rug in front of the media during a hip-hop lesson last week. Westword’s Kyle Harris detailed the awkward start (his words, not ours) to the nine-day celebration of Denver arts and culture on Thursday. Then came the event that all of us suckers…
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Denver green roof initiative faces mounting opposition
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Denver could soon be budding trees, vegetable gardens and/or solar panels atop its roofs under a November ballot question, but the initiative has proven unpopular at least among city officials and developers. Alongside school board races, GO Bond proposals and other initiatives, Denverites will be asked on the ballot to consider whether the city should…
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Denver expands housing aid for residents facing evictions
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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock unveiled a package of plans to address the city’s housing crunch Tuesday to be used by a city program called HOPE. That stands for Housing and Opportunities for People Everywhere, and the details announced Tuesday include binding mediation between landlords and tenants before eviction and money for city residents facing a…