Tag: Paul Kashmann
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Denver creates new ‘community empowerment’ division
Denver’s government just got a little bigger. Housed within the Denver Office of Human Rights and Community Partnerships (HRCP), the city has created a new division that officials said would help get more than 270 registered neighborhood organizations (RNOs) more involved in their local government. And it’s housed within the human rights office to ensure its…
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Denver officially delays sidewalk program implementation to 2025
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council on Monday unanimously approved delaying the start of the voter approved sidewalk program and sidewalk fund to January 1, 2025. Councilmembers Amanda Sandoval, Paul Kashmann and Kevin Flynn sponsored the change following a recommendation from the Denver sidewalk working group. The…
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Denver City Council approves University Park Historic District
The Denver City Council unanimously approved the creation of the University Park Historic District, which council members and supporters say will preserve the 19 structures within district boundaries. The University of Denver opposed the inclusion of a property it owns, arguing the decision to preserve or not should be left to the building’s future owner. …
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Denver mayor, councilmembers honored for time in office
The Denver City Council honored elected officials leaving office on Monday. The meeting included a visit from outgoing Mayor Michael Hancock, who was awarded with a proclamation for his years of service. Councilmembers thanked the mayor for his service not only as mayor for the last 12 years but as a councilmember before then. The…
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Denver parking rules update prompts council discussion
Parking in Denver can be painful. For those who live and work in the city, seeing parking spaces dominated by large vehicles, inoperable or not, can be frustrating. Enter District 7 Councilman Jolon Clark, who has proposed adjusting parking regulations in the city. One of Clark’s changes makes it easier for residents and workers to…
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Rally against Park Hill redevelopment draws mayoral candidates, Wellington Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Park Hill Golf Course attracted hundreds in Denver on Sunday, including former mayor Wellington Webb, who sought to portray the fight as a battle between those who have the financial means to push it — and gain…
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Denver’s city council decriminalizes jaywalking
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save To use the crosswalk or to jaywalk — that is the question. And it’s a question the Denver’s city council took seriously during meeting on Monday, when the councilmembers decided to adopt a bill decriminalizing jaywalking in a, 10-3 vote. Critics of the bill said it…
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Denver’s Mayoral race is crowded, but it’s not the only one
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Almost 50 names will appear on the City of Denver’s April 4 ballot across several different municipal offices. The 17 candidates remaining for mayor (there was as many as 26) will be accompanied by nine city council at-large candidates and 23 others in an election…
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2 Denver council members oppose Park Hill Golf Course Development
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Though united in opposition, two Denver City Council members Monday night were set against publishing the Park Hill Golf Course small area plan for differing reasons. District 9 Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca and District 6 Councilman Paul Kashmann voted against the bill, which appeared before council…
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Denver’s housing permit backlog plight
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s not breaking news to developers, builders or anyone trying to improve their Denver home: The amount of time it’s taking the City of Denver to approve building permits has grown exponentially in recent months. “You used to be able to say six months from…