The 2018 Reality Check Survey was conducted to help the three partner organizations – Community Spaces, The Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships, and Sharing Connexion – better understand the impact of rising commercial rents and gentrification on nonprofits, social enterprises, and mission-driven businesses (referred to collectively for the remainder of the report as mission-driven organizations) operating in the City of Denver.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Serena Woods 303-890-6903 serena.woods@sos.state.co.us May 20, 2019 Ballot Measures Referred by Legislature to be Propositions CC and DD The Colorado Secretary of State announced today that the two ballot measures referred to the voters by the Colorado General Assembly will be Propositions CC and DD. Propositions CC and DD will appear on the 2019 Coordinated Election … Continue reading →
Metro Denver’s Population Is Up More Than 388,000 in Eight Years MICHAEL ROBERTS | APRIL 19, 2019 | 6:32AM The population of metro Denver has experienced explosive growth during this decade, with a veritable army of transplants, many of them young, white and rich, choosing to make the Mile High City home. And new data from the United States Census Bureau underscores just how sweeping the changes have been. Statistics show a … Continue reading →
YOU ARE INVITED WHAT? Please join the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses at a community update meeting to learn more about the legislative history, statutory requirements, and potential features of Liquor Common Consumption Areas in Denver. Attendees may also ask questions and provide feedback based on the information presented. WHEN and WHERE? Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:30 p.m – … Continue reading →
[Courtesy of Councilwoman Susman’s Newsletter] Denver is implementing new rules for short-term rental (STR) licenses which went into effect last week (4/8/2019). These include new insurance requirements, notification requirements for regular home or renter’s insurance carriers, notification requirements for those who live in a HOA, and a requirement to keep the Department of Excise and Licenses (EXL) apprised of their … Continue reading →
An initiative to decriminalize the use and possession of mushrooms containing the psychedelic compound psilocybin is on the ballot for voters in Denver, Colorado, on May 7, 2019. A “yes” vote is a vote in favor of making the adult possession and use of psilocybin mushrooms the lowest law enforcement priority in Denver and prohibiting the city from spending resources on enforcing related penalties. A “no” vote is a vote against making … Continue reading →
[Courtesy Councilman Kashmann’s Newsletter] While the legalization of weed has, indeed, given our state and city coffers a nice injection of new dollars, it has not proven the game changer some envision it to be. Let’s look at what revenue is coming in, and from what sources, and where it’s going. There are two streams of legally sold marijuana – medical … Continue reading →
