Who’s funding Vibrant Denver? Big developers, nonprofits and tax-funded arts groups
By Kyle Harris | Denverite
One notable booster hasn’t donated yet.
A who’s who of Denver cultural giants, developers, construction industry leaders and nonprofits are donating big to Mayor Mike Johnston’s Vibrant Denver bond campaign.
Vibrant Denver Bond, the committee raising money for the effort, had brought in more than $1 million as of the end of September.
The opposition to the bond, Citizens for NO New Debt, had raised just over $3,000. The group argues that Denver should avoid incurring debt and hold off on starting new projects until the city can afford to do the work without bonds.
Taxpayer-funded cultural groups are among the biggest donors.
The five regional taxpayer-funded Tier One Scientific and Cultural Facilities District institutions – the Denve...
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