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Judd calls Guzman ‘a classy lady,’ urges support for Dems

By | 08.18.10 | 1:40 pm

After losing his bid for state Senate District 34, Rep. Joel Judd, D-Denver, issued a statement to his supporters Tuesday acknowledging his opponent, Sen. Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, as a competent representative for the people and encouraging further Democratic activism.

Hayes: Denver impound law opponents pushing ‘illegal alien agenda’

By | 04.09.10 | 1:48 pm

DENVER– Members of the city council here are considering eliminating a controversial vehicle impound law that has raised financial and constitutional questions. Dan Hayes, the main backer of the law, which passed as a ballot initiative in 2008, told the Colorado Independent that council members opposing the law are merely protecting laws that make Denver a so-called sanctuary city for illegal aliens.

Denver City Council sidesteps the ballot initiative process

By | 08.20.08 | 12:24 pm

Denver just became a bit more populist.

Last week, city voters approved a proposal to streamline the process by which citizens can place initiatives on the ballot. Referred Question 1A on the Denver ballot, which passed with 70 percent of the vote during last Tuesday’s primary, will rid the city charter of an awkward formality.

COMING: Live Q&A with Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez

By | 04.16.08 | 12:09 pm

Join Denver District 3 councilman Paul Lopez for a live 30 minute Q&A on Thursday, April 17 at 10 a.m. MDT. Lopez will take your questions on a variety of issues concerning the City of Denver.

Marijuana Legalization Supporters Call Out Coors

By | 09.04.07 | 7:00 pm

The Denver City Council may have unwillingly referred a marijuana legalization initiative to metro voters last week, but the battle is far from over if pot proponents have their say.

This time, the Coors Brewing Company is joining…

Documents Reveal Xcel Lobbying Tactics In Denver

By | 08.30.07 | 8:00 am

Building taller transmission towers is serious business for Xcel Energy and the company’s lobbyists.

Since May, Xcel has been trying to surpass a Denver view plane ordinance in an effort to update transmission towers that the business says…

Pot Goes To Denver Ballot, Despite City Council Opinion

By | 08.28.07 | 12:24 am

Marijuana proponents came to give the Denver City Council a piece of their mind, but first they had to survive a long and arduous council meeting before speaking on a local legalization initiative.

At issue was a proposed ordinance…

Papers Latch On To Disclosure Exposure

By | 08.03.07 | 3:07 pm

Voters may have elected new officials for the Denver City Council in June, but only now are members of the public able view council lobbying records from over a year ago.

Both dailies in the Mile High City have…

Denver Council Member Tied To Latest Energy Proposal

By | 06.19.07 | 2:04 pm

In Denver’s Ruby Hill Park, structures can only be built so high, and that’s the law.

Like many areas in the city, the park has what’s called a “view plane” ordinance to thwart large developments from blocking the view.…