Tag: Park Hill Golf Course
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Denver’s $1 billion bond proposal: What to know about the big-ticket items
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save City officials on Monday will hear from the public about the Johnston’s administration’s proposed $935 million bond package, which the mayor argued is necessary spending as Denver faces what he described as a “turning point.” The mayor wants to use the money to fund roughly…
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Denver releases revised $935 million ‘Vibrant Denver’ bond project list
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver has released an updated project list for Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed Vibrant Denver General Obligation Bond package, along with a $935 million price tag. The new version now includes additional input from members of the Denver City Council, Johnston’s office said in a news…
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Possible deal underway for Park Hill Golf Course
Almost two years after voters rejected a measure that would have cleared the way for new development on Denver’s defunct Park Hill Golf Course, city officials have confirmed that discussions are underway for a potential land swap that would return ownership of the 155-acre property back to the city. Mayor Mike Johnston told reporters at…
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Kelly Brough gets endorsement from Wellington and Wilma Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kelly Brough got the endorsement of former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and former state legislator Wilma Webb. Previously, the Webbs endorsed Leslie Herod — who failed to make the June 6 runoff election. Brough’s campaign held a press conference on the announcement at 9:30 a.m.,…
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Kelly Brough: Denver will buy Park Hill Golf Course under her administration
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver mayoral candidate Kelly Brough said her administration will commit to buying the Park Hill Golf Course, citing the clear message from Denver residents who have voted on the measure three times. Brough supported question 2O, which would have lifted a conservation easement requiring a…
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Latest tally: Candi CdeBaca, Darrel Watson head for runoff in Denver’s District 9
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In one of the more surprising outcomes of Tuesday’s election in Denver, incumbent Candi CdeBaca found herself fighting for her political career in District 9 following a tight race that will mean a runoff in June. CdeBaca trailed in the initial count but began to…
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Denver District 9 candidates gear up for runoff
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The closely watched District 9 Denver City Council race has remained a nail-biter as more ballots are being reported, but incumbent Candi CdeBaca began gaining a lead after initially trailing one of her two opponents. On Thursday morning, the race was in a near tie.…
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Q&A: What’s next for the Park Hill Golf Course land
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With most of the votes counted, it’s clear a majority of Denver voters did not want the former Park Hill Golf Course land to be redeveloped. Question 2O failed by almost 20 points, with 59.2% of voters saying “no” as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Westside…
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Question 2O losing in Denver elections, early count shows
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The former Park Hill Golf Course would stay undeveloped for now, if margins as of early returns in the 2O ballot measure hold steady. Early and unofficial results showed voters rejecting a ballot measure to lift a conservation easement on the property by a margin…
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Campaign for Park Hill redevelopment says it would benefit historically disenfranchised communities
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Supporters of the former Park Hill Golf Course redevelopment pressed for support from voters Thursday with less than a week to go before election day, arguing the project would help the historically disenfranchised communities surrounding the 155-acre plot. Property owners Westside Investment Partners want to…