VIDEO: This hearing before the Colorado Court of Appeals, is critically important to Denver’s neighborhoods. The City of Denver maintains that only residents within 200 feet of property have the right to challenge a rezoning decision in court. The intent of this appeal of a District Court decision on this matter is what is being argued here by Attorney Greg Kerwin. However, note also that the City Attorney, Ms. Avila, also argues that no “quasi-judicial” decision of the Denver Planning Board can be appealed in court even if members of the Planning Board act arbitrarily or have clear conflicts of interest.
VIDEO The City of Denver is proposing major changes to its marijuana ordinances, effectively stalling new marijuana stores for the next two years. NEW DOCUMENTS ARE INCLUDED
Denver has more than 1,000 marijuana licenses, amounting to about 40 percent of the licenses in the state.
“We have enough marijuana in Denver,” said Ashley Kilroy, Denver’s executive director of Marijuana Policy. “Basically, we’re saturated.”
Warm Cookies of the Revolution!
You either came to Ruby Hill Park in October, or you missed out on the greatest day in recorded history. Word on the street is that Four Mile Historic Park might be even cooler…
For the second month of the Stompin’ Ground Games, we’re posting up at Four Mile Historic Park to celebrate and learn about the diverse mix of neighborhood history and current issues in Southeast Denver: places like Washington-Virginia Vale, Virginia Village, Hilltop, and more.
Last night, Saturday, Oct 24th, about 70 Denver Police Department and Denver Sheriff’s Department officers, including swat units, under orders from Mayor Michael Hancock, descended on Sustainability Park and arrested 10 community members who, along with many others, were in the process of setting up a tiny home village to be occupied and managed by houseless people.
October 20, 2015 Honorable Mayor Michael Hancock Honorable Denver City Council Members Happy Haynes, Executive Director, Denver Parks & Recreation Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Re: Resolution for Public Process on Red Rocks Parks Historic Preservation Review Dear Mayor Hancock, Distinguished Members of City Council, Director Haynes and Members of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board: …Continue reading →
Local elections don’t always get much attention – especially a year out. But the race for the Denver district attorney is different.
The office has been spotlighted – by reporters and by a judge – for its failure to prosecute law enforcement officers for excessive force. As police brutality, racial profiling, the death penalty and wrongful convictions hit headlines, the public’s concern about who’s running for district attorney has grown.
Appointees to Denver Boards and Commissions act in various advisory and policy positions depending on the nature of the body. The Mayor appoints all members of Denver Boards and Commissions and some appointments are subject to approval by Denver City Council.
