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Denver mayor agrees to restore some funding to city clerk’s office, but casts doubt on election concerns
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston ultimately addressed 11 of the council’s recommendations and added $4 million in additional spending.
Five ways Denver budget cuts could impact residents, from parking ticket appeals to fewer ballot drop boxes
Late last week, the council sent Johnston a letter outlining requested adjustments to that proposal. Under the city's budget process, he has until Monday to respond.
Denver approves $1.5 million more in settlements in case filed over 2020 protests
The plaintiffs alleged in the lawsuit that police used excessive force and violated their constitutional rights by deploying tear gas, chemical irritants, projectiles, grenades and pepper spray.
Denver council rejects proposal to buy a shuttered downtown auto shop to develop affordable housing
“Contingency funds are meant to cover emergencies and unexpected things, not speculative real estate opportunities,” Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said.
Denver’s new sidewalk repair program is now in full swing — here’s where work is underway
Using a $150 fee paid on stormwater bills, the city plans to build more than 350 miles of new sidewalks and improve 1,200 miles of existing sidewalks within about nine...
Ballot Issues 2A through 2E ask voters to approve $950 million for projects in Vibrant Denver bond package
About half of the $950 million in bond dollars would go toward transportation, which consists of improvements to the city’s streets and bridges and to traffic safety.
Denver Referred Question 2G would change how voters elect at-large City Council members
The change would significantly shake up the political dynamics of the elections, requiring the positions to be selected through a majority vote in separate elections, rather than a top-two race.
Denver council members press mayor to budget millions more for rent assistance, election funding
Several proposals were narrowly rejected, including suggestions to dedicate $2 million to the Denver Basic Income Project.
Here’s when Denver will open former Park Hill Golf Course to public as a park
The park will be open only during daylight hours initially. It still needs "extensive renovations," including lighting.
Michael Bloomberg gives $2.7 million to help save Denver’s flavored tobacco ban in election
During the last campaign finance reports in September, opponents of Denver's ban had far outraised supporters. Bloomberg’s donation significantly shifts the dynamics of the ballot election.