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Rand Paul suggests Denver mayor opposing deportations is ‘a form of insurrection’
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Rand Paul suggests Denver mayor opposing deportations is ‘a form of insurrection’

By Asher Notheis | The Denver Gazette Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky warned that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston could face legal repercussions over his opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportations of immigrants unlawfully staying in the U.S. Johnston is one of several mayors who have stated they will not assist the incoming Trump administration with its deportation plan. Johnston said Denver would “continue to be a welcoming, open, big-hearted city.” Paul, who has expressed criticism of Trump’s plan to use the Army to carry out his deportation plan, warned the mayor that his resistance could be taken to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he could potentially be removed from office. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver hires law firm in advance of Mike Johnston’s ‘sanctuary city’ hearing in Congress
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Denver hires law firm in advance of Mike Johnston’s ‘sanctuary city’ hearing in Congress

By Deborah Grigsby  | The Denver Gazette The City and County of Denver has retained outside legal counsel for up to $2 million just before Mayor Mike Johnston’s appearance next month before a congressional committee in Washington, D.C. The U.S. House Committee on Government and Reform has asked Johnston to testify before the panel on March 5. The City and County of Denver inked an agreement with the law firm Covington and Burling, LLP to represent the city in the upcoming congressional inquiry into so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions nationwide. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Proposals forbid Colorado governments from banning gas or propane-fired appliances
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Proposals forbid Colorado governments from banning gas or propane-fired appliances

By Marissa Ventrelli  | Denver Gazette A group that secured a major property tax deal with legislators last year is behind ballot measures to prohibit state and local governments from banning the use of gas or propane-fired equipment and appliances, such as stoves and heaters. The group seeks to enact the prohibition in state statutes, as well as enshrine that language in the Colorado Constitution. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Aurora officials weigh options to plug $11.5M budget shortfall
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Aurora officials weigh options to plug $11.5M budget shortfall

By Kyla Pearce  | The Denver Gazette Raising taxes, "de-Brucing" and eliminating tax exemptions are all on a list of options Aurora officials are considering to fill an $11.5 million gap in the estimated 2026 budget.  City councilmembers and finance officials discussed the 2026 budget in a recent workshop, going back and forth about how to make up the shortfall. The budget gap, they said, is the result of low sales taxes, inflation, new expenses and the elimination of the operational privilege tax. Aurora finance officials proposed multiple ways to increase revenue to councilmembers, saying the city is not keeping up with population growth when it comes to services already. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver transportation officials agree to scale back neighborhood bikeway measures
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Denver transportation officials agree to scale back neighborhood bikeway measures

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette A group of Denver residents seeking to slow the city's roll on a Park Hill neighborhood bikeway project got their wish Thursday morning. District 9 Councilmember Darrell Watson and officials from the city’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) at a neighborhood meeting returned a compromise plan that would remove many of the “unsightly” bollards, but still prioritize the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. The compromise replaces many of the flex posts and bollards of concern to neighbors east of City Park and north of Colfax Boulevard with speed cushions that would act as traffic calming treatments, but still provide an element of safety to pedestrians and bicyclists. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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In letter to Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver restaurants say they’re now watching downtown ‘fall completely apart’
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In letter to Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver restaurants say they’re now watching downtown ‘fall completely apart’

By Bernadette Berdychowski | The Denver Gazette Several Denver restaurants said they are at a boiling point with the state of downtown. In a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston and city leaders sent last week, Dave Query, owner of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, expressed frustrations with the mayor, noting he had promised on the campaign trial to turn downtown around. Several other major restaurateurs in downtown Denver signed on to Query's letter, including owners from Illegal Pete’s, ChoLon Restaurant Concepts and Union Station’s restaurant operators. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver mayor wants to borrow money to pay for parks, libraries, streets, and he didn’t say how much
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Denver mayor wants to borrow money to pay for parks, libraries, streets, and he didn’t say how much

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants voters to approve a borrowing program to pay for new parks, cultural centers and other “investments that bring joy” to Mile High City. He didn't say how much or identified which exact projects the borrowed money would pay for. Officials said that list will be created and refined — after city staffers have "engaged" communities.      He dubbed the bond program "Vibrant Denver." READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver school district sues to prevent federal agents from arresting immigrants
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Denver school district sues to prevent federal agents from arresting immigrants

By Nicole C. Brambila | The Denver Gazette Denver Public Schools filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prevent federal agents from arresting unauthorized immigrants at schools. If approved, the order filed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday would pause implementation while the case proceeds through the legal system. Bill Good, a Denver Public Schools spokesperson, said that he believes the lawsuit is the first in the country filed by a school district. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Douglas Co. declares support for bill allowing Colorado law enforcement to work with ICE
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Douglas Co. declares support for bill allowing Colorado law enforcement to work with ICE

By Noah Festenstein | The Denver Gazette Douglas County law enforcement officials on Wednesday declared support for legislation to flip a state law that has barred local officials from working with federal immigration agents. If approved by the Democrat-controlled legislature, it would reinstate a bill allowing local law enforcement to work with federal immigration officials with a focus on those who commit crimes. That bill was repealed in 2013. State Sen. Mark Baisley, Rep. Max Brooks and Rep. Chris Richardson are trying to garner support for Senate Bill 25-047 but realize it will be difficult to get it passed. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Aurora follows Jurinsky plan to change public comment rules, creates separate speaking session
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Aurora follows Jurinsky plan to change public comment rules, creates separate speaking session

By Kyla Pearce | The Denver Gazette Aurora councilmembers approved a resolution Monday night that changes the rules of public comment, adding a separate speaking session before meetings that will not be livestreamed.  The resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky, passed with seven 'yes' votes and three 'no' votes from councilmembers Crystal Murillo, Alison Coombs and Ruben Medina. The proposed resolution comes after months of back-and-forth between councilmembers and protesters for Kilyn Lewis, who have attended every meeting since July to request action from the council. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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