Politics & Government

“It is pushing people away from our party. We need new leadership.”

The Street Engagement Team is the target of criticism, with advocates claiming its goal is to harass Denver’s homeless.

“Twice in the last three weeks we’ve had to deal with racism in this chamber. Denver’s a better city than that.”

It’s incredibly powerful to know that citizens may put an issue before the voters for laws to change.

They mayor said he will soon address speeding, but a city councilmember argued that homelessness in the area is worse thanks to city efforts last year.

Chris Gattegno doesn’t have beds or food, but he’s eager to provide tutoring, summer programing, health fairs, therapy and more once migrants are settled in.

After two young Black girls faced racist abuse while testifying about their need for a school yurt, local leaders are joining their cause.

Republicans say Denver is trying to convert other cities into migrant sanctuaries with the dissemination of a “Newcomers Playbook.”

RiNo will soon become the epicenter of the free-thinking movement.

“Enough is enough. It is long past time for funeral tragedies in our state to stop.”

Hampden residents applauded local police work, but questioned the mayor’s homeless and migrants plans.

Two councilmembers said public polling supported the idea of reduced term limits, but their colleagues weren’t enthused.

After spending tens of millions on land since 1981, Jefferson County is considering a new trailhead west of Arvada – to the chagrin of residents nearby.

To get on the Colorado ballot, he needs to collect 1,500 signatures in each of the state’s eight congressional districts by July 11.

Just over 800 migrants have been enrolled or identified so far, but the city hopes to find more.

All residential rental properties in Denver were supposed to be licensed by the start of 2024, but less than half are.

“That they had to endure these racist actions and words in our chamber brings us pain.”

“There’s nobody actually trying to help anybody. It’s just, ‘Oh look at these homeless people.'”

“What that will do is that will bring together all the operations in the city that help support all the ways with which we can keep communities safe that don’t involve law enforcement.”

They now plan to focus on local nicotine and tobacco policy instead.

Bob Gardner’s infamous filibusters and policy prowess made him one of the Republican Party’s most effective weapons.

Residents were happy with some of the mayor’s policies during a recent town hall but brought up several glaring problems.