Half of Denver voters’ top concern is homelessness, one-third say taxes are ‘way too high’
A new study from the Colorado Polling Institute shows new insight into how Denver voters feel about the city and its leadership.
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Denver mayor wants a tax increase. Proposes lifting sales tax to 9.31%.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled a proposal Monday to raise $100 million a year for affordable housing projects by raising the sales tax in Denver by 0.5%.
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Employee unionizing effort to be put to Denver City Council vote tonight, and then it could be headed to voters
Thousands of city workers in Denver could move a step closer to unionizing as Denver City Council takes a critical vote on the matter Monday night. If approved, voters would have the final say on the November ballot.
Squeegee workers could be cited at Denver intersections or highways
Police in Denver are warning windshield washers that they could be cited at Denver intersections.
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Hotel in Denver, purchased a year ago at $9M price tag for the unhoused, still not open
A former hotel intended to house people experiencing homelessness has still not opened, more than a year after the city purchased it for $9 million.
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Window washing at intersections is illegal in Denver, police say
It has been months since Denver drivers first started noticing window washers at many busy intersections across the metro area.
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Denver nonprofit at risk of shutting down its free vet clinic if it can’t find new location
The Denver nonprofit Peace, Love and Paws is at risk of shutting down its free vet clinic if it can’t find a new location. The group provides free veterinary services for the people experiencing homelessness and living below the poverty line.
Denver councilman demands investigation into alleged political interference in police, fire hirings
Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn has called for an investigation into the allegations that Mayor Mike Johnston pressured the Civil Service Commission to ignore “red flags” in applicants to Denver’s police and fire departments
Hot dog anyone? Denver vendors may be unlicensed and lacking sanitary standards
When hordes of patrons file out of Denver sports arenas and music venues, they’ll inevitably encounter someone hawking hot dogs, ready to fill bellies directed by inebriated brains.
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Denver Elementary students face racist slurs during City Council meeting
Two young Black girls went before Denver City Council to ask for help for their school. Instead, they became the victims of a racist tirade.
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