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Denver City Council

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Albus Brooks regrets Facebooking, tweeting urban camping ban critics

    On Monday, Denver City Council voted 9-4 to pass an urban camping ordinance, and the meeting wasn't pretty: Opponents shouted "Shame!" at the councilmembers, turned their backs on the proceedings and launched a sit-in outside council chambers. From there, roughly fifty protesters followed the pro-ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Urban camping: Occupy Denver protests precede council vote on ban

    It's crunch time. As the Denver City Council prepares for a final vote tonight on the proposed urban camping ban, opponents and proponents spent the weekend discussing the issue in meetings and on the streets. At the Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation, regional representatives hosted a panel to debate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Occupy Denver pickets Snooze -- and co-owner Jon Schlegel responds

    The proprietors of Snooze were surprised to find themselves at the center of the protest over the proposed urban camping ban after co-owner Brianna Borin spoke in favor of the ordinance at a Denver City Council hearing. Last weekend, members of Occupy Denver flocked to the original Snooze at 23rd a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Reader: Urban camping ban to make Denver look less friendly to homeless, and that's good

    As Kelsey Whipple reported, the Denver City Council gave preliminary approval to an urban camping ban earlier this week. The issue divided the overflow crowd attending the public hearing on the issue, and it's dividing our readers, too. Here's a comment from someone in favor of the ban.

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Forget Target: Tamarac deal will help Chick-fil-A fly!

    Denver City Council last night approved $5 million in tax-increment financing for a new Target store -- only the second in Denver -- that will be built at the former home of Tamarac Square. But some people will be more interested in another facet of this $40 million development: a new Chick Fil-A. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2012

    Sunflower Market on Colfax inspires a food fight at Denver City Council

    ​Unlike so many Western towns, Denver has a wealth of wonderful neighborhoods close to the heart of the city. But with that wealth of neighborhoods comes a surfeit of NIMBY issues that often spill out of their immediate area and into City Hall -- as the fight over a new supermarket on Colfax w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Read about the winner of our Worst Parking Ticket Story contest -- and my fight for justice

    ​Update: We asked for your crazy parking ticket stories, Denver, and you delivered! But alas, only one story can win a $25 Smart Card -- and that story was penned by Harvey, whose meter-maid ex-wife liberally exercised her ticket-writing powers, post-divorce. See below for Harvey's full story ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2011

    Denver's final Food Truck Guide -- for now

    John Hickenlooper at last summer's Civic Center Eats.​As mayor, John Hickenlooper frequented the gourmet food trucks that parked outside City Hall for Civic Center Eats. Now Denver City Council representative Carla Madison, as head of the city's truck task force, is overseeing a study of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    Medical marijuana: Council's new grow rules will push ops out of Denver, attorney predicts

    ​Despite a threatened lawsuit aimed at councilwoman Judy Montero and developer Mickey Zeppelin, the Denver City Council approved new medical marijuana grow operation regulations last night with no changes. But MMJ attorney Warren Edson predicts that the bill on view below will backfire, with b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    Medical marijuana grow operator says he plans to sue councilwoman and developers

    ​A dispensary owner and grower leasing a warehouse in a neighborhood at the heart of the current Denver City Council zoning discussions plans to file a lawsuit alleging that developer Mickey Zeppelin, Councilwoman Judy Montero and former Councilwoman Susan Barnes-Gelt not only interfered with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Medical marijuana: More than 52 grows could still be at risk from city council, attorney says

    ​Yesterday, the Denver City Council attempted to tackle medical marijuana regulations that MMJ attorney Warren Edson initially feared could close 137 of 150 MMJ grows in the city. The current measure, which will be voted upon by council a week from today, is no longer so draconian. But Edson s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Pit bull service-dog ban in Aurora set to fall, but councilman favors other restrictions on breed

    ​In December, Denver City Council rejected a service-dog exemption to its longtime pit bull ban, despite a lawsuit claiming the rule breaks federal law. Aurora faced a similar dilemma, and while the city council is on the cusp of creating the same kind of exemption Denver rejected, one member ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2011

    Medical marijuana: Lawsuits likely if new Denver regs shut down grows, attorney says

    ​Could a compromise agreement about medical marijuana grows that passed through the Denver City Council's special issues committee this week still close a huge number of MMJ operations? Looks that way, says attorney Christian Sederberg -- and if the measure is enacted as presently written, he' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    Marijuana jobs: THCjobs.com is an employment board for those who'll work for weed

    ​With all the medical marijuana centers and related businesses around, ganjapreneurs need access to a sizable workforce -- but where are they going to find those weed workers? THCjobs.com is aiming to provide the answer through its new, online database of marijuana-related job postings. Think ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2011

    The trucks stopped here: City council committee tries to bring clarity to the rules

    The Steuben's truck was the first of the next generation of food trucks to hit the road.​"Let's make sure we all understand what the rules are before we change them," said Denver City Council president Chris Nevitt, after a council committee had been discussing the rules now regulating this ci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    Reader: Keep the food trucks rolling!

    Then-Denver mayor John Hickenlooper gives a truck a try.​Numerous food trucks report running into roadblocks set up by confusing and sometimes contradictory rules; a Denver City Council committee will discuss those rules at a meeting at 1:30 p.m. today. In the meantime, fans are hopping on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Medical marijuana: Will council grandfather MMJ grows that violate new zoning code?

    ​At 2 p.m. today, the special issues committee of the Denver City Council will discuss an ordinance to adopt local licensing procedures for medical marijuana centers, infused product manufacturers and optional premises cultivation, aka MMJ grows -- many of which could be forced to close if the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Steve Saunders: Former TV newsman says he'll run for City Council

    denverchannel.comSteve Saunders​Note: This story has been updated with comments from Steve Saunders. Former 7News correspondent Steve Saunders announced on Facebook on Saturday that he plans to run for the Denver City Council seat being vacated by Marcia Johnson. Saunders, whose father is lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    Denver's meters may be smart, but they can also be dim

    ​How smart are Denver's new "smart" meters if they're so dim you can't read them at night? We could find out soon enough, if Denver City Council tonight passes the plan to allow all-night parking in parts of downtown -- parking that you'll have to pay for, according to new rules that will be p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2010

    Medical marijuana grow limits go before Denver City Council: MMJ advocate predicts fix is in

    Robert Chase.​At 3:30 p.m. today, the Denver City Council will consider zoning language to limit the amount of medical marijuana grown in residential locations. Some advocates believe this measure would severely restrict the rights of MMJ caregivers in Denver -- among them Colorado Coalition f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Immigration reform must happen now, says Denver City Council proclamation

    Chris Nevitt has something to proclaim.​The controversial Arizona immigration bill hasn't stopped any folks from coming into this country illegally yet. After all, it won't take effect until July. But it's certainly led to a bumper crop of proclamations, including denunciations by Denver Publi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2010

    Jon Lehmann: City Council District 1 showdown, part 5

    John Lehmann​Over the past several years, northwest Denver has been the site of heated clashes over new development, struggling schools and other hot-button issues -- and the political pot got stirred into a frenzy when Denver City Council District representative Rick Garcia split for a gig wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Wake-Up Call: Where there's smoke, there's ire at Denver City Council's medical marijuana hearing

    ​Our throats were dry, our eyes were red. Blame it on pot. Specifically, on listening to four hours of pot testimony and discussion -- on top of the salute to the National Western Stock Show and another hour of civic housekeeping -- at last night's Denver City Council meeting. But there was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Medical marijuana advocate praises Denver City Council regulations -- sort of

    Matt Brown must be smoking something different from those other medical marijuana advocates.​Most medical marijuana backers are up in arms about the weed rules passed by Denver City Council last night -- including attorney Rob Corry, who says he may form a coalition to sue over the regulations ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Medical marijuana dispensary blues in Park Hill

    From Channel 4's coverage: Many Park Hill residents would like to chop down Oak Tree Alternative Care.​Officials charged with regulating the booming medical marijuana business -- like members of Denver City Council, who approved an ordinance last night -- are feeling heat from more than just w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Wake-Up Call: Denver goes to pot today!

    ​Charlie Brown's proposal to regulate the city's medical marijuana dispensaries will be presented to the full Denver City Council at tonight's meeting. Since the council's Safety Committee first started considering his proposed ordinance in November, the number of sales-tax licenses issued to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Mile Highs and Lows: Ganja Gourmet

    ​As Colorado's medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer's college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Stirring the pot at the Ganja Gourmet

    ​This week, William Breathes reviews the Ganja Gourmet at 1810 South Broadway, the city's first -- and likely last -- restaurant specializing in dishes containing medical marijuana: "The Ganja Gourmet," he writes, "is not so much a restaurant as a dispensary where you can hang out, smoke pot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Live blog: Denver City Council considers medical-marijuana regulations

    Charlie Brown wants to put medical-marijuana businesses on a tighter leash.​Today, Councilman Charlie Brown is presenting his proposal for regulating the city's medical marijuana dispensaries to the Denver City Council's Safety committee. We live blogged the meeting. To read the account in chr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    City Council raises a toast to the Vine Street Pub

    ​Last night, Denver City Council unanimously approved a request by the Vine Street Pub that would alter the zoning code and allow the place to brew its own beer on site. From here, the request will go to Mayor John Hickenlooper, possibly as early as Friday, says Paul Nashak, managing partner ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: The week's looking up -- way up

    ​The sky's the limit this week. Or is it? From a discussion of the view at Coors Field to consideration of a proposed DIA expansion to conventions including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the fortieth annual international UFO Symposium, things are looking up -- way ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    That's some expensive poop: Hike in fines for animal-related violations on the horizon

    A Flickr photo."My poop? Not my poop." Your dog's poop could cost you a lot more come September -- if you don't pick it up, that is. The Denver City Council last night passed a bill that allows the city's Department of Environmental Health to set fees and fines related to animal control and care. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Sometimes, there is no justice

    You would have thought that getting voters to approve a bond measure to build a new jail -- smack in the heart of the artsy Golden Triangle, at the edge of the revived Civic Center -- would have been the challenging task. But that was a breeze compared to coming up with a name for Denver's new j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2009

    Wake-Up Call for the week ahead: From MLK Day to more tough sledding

    Although all eyes are on the action in D.C. this week, there's plenty going on in Denver. It starts with the MLK Marade today, when this city hosts the country's largest annual gathering (a combo march/parade) in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., which gets under way at 10:45 a.m. at City Park and wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2008

    The week ahead: From the election to the economy, it's scary

    Although all eyes are on the action in D.C. this week, there's plenty going on in Denver. It starts with the MLK Marade today, when this city hosts the country's largest annual gathering (a combo march/parade) in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., which gets under way at 10:45 a.m. at City Park and wi ... More >>

  • News

    May 3, 2007

    Mail-In Bullet

    Talk about a gun nut! This write-in candidate should be written off.

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2007

    Shut Down Denver. Vote for Paul Lopez.

    Talk about a gun nut! This write-in candidate should be written off.

  • Calendar

    April 26, 2007

    On the Draw

    Talk about a gun nut! This write-in candidate should be written off.

  • News

    March 8, 2007

    Meltdown

    Keep shoveling, Mayor Hickenlooper. Maybe things will clear up.

  • News

    September 29, 2005

    We're Not Worthy

    Charity began at home. This home.

  • News

    January 8, 2004

    Cross-Dress for Success

    To Bill, with love

  • News

    August 21, 2003

    Pop Quiz

    Bummer Summer
    August 21, 2003

  • News

    July 17, 2003

    A Tale of Two Cities

    From a royal mess to a people's playground, Denver's parks grounded the Webb years.

  • News

    February 13, 2003

    Blockheads

    The Baker neighborhood drafted a plan for its future -- and then developers got involved.

  • Dining

    December 5, 2002

    Bite Me

    Smoke Free or Die

  • Calendar

    April 4, 2002

    Best All-Ages Night

    All Agez Ragez

  • News

    November 4, 1999

    Big Boss Lady

    CRL knows how to buy friends and influence people.

  • News

    June 12, 1997

    Off Limits

    CRL knows how to buy friends and influence people.

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    October 5, 1994

    OFF LIMITS

    CRL knows how to buy friends and influence people.

  • Dining

    May 11, 1994

    MOUTHING OFF

    CRL knows how to buy friends and influence people.

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