On March 14, students across the country walked out of their schools to protest the deadly school shootings that have taken the lives of so many U.S. schoolchildren.
Local Students Join National School Walkout
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Politics
Scientists in Politics
Scientists and supporters around the country and in Colorado are gearing up for a second March for Science on April 14, following the event last year that drew 20,000 participants to Civic Center Park.
General Assembly Convenes: Is Compromise Possible?
The second session of the 71st Colorado General Assembly convened Jan. 10. As always, the key numbers are: 65 representatives, 35 senators and one governor in a maximum 120-day long gathering to determine the state’s future.
The Stapleton Name: What’s next? And what are people saying?
What’s Next?” is the question we’ve heard since the Dec. 11 community-wide listening sessions about keeping or changing the Stapleton name. Five organizations that contribute to the community in different ways sponsored the two sessions, one afternoon and one evening, to get a sense of community views on the subject. All five organizations have Stapleton associated with their names.
Meet Jennifer Bacon — New District 4 School Board Representative Representing Stapleton and Park Hill
The Front Porch sat down with newly elected District 4 school board member, Jennifer Bacon, to discuss her recent election win and her priorities. Bacon was supported by the teachers’ union, which opposes many recent board reforms implemented around school choice, accountability and school closure. The following interview has been edited and condensed.
Voters Approve Bonds,Taxes, Green Roofs
Denver voters approved all the measures presented to them in the Nov. 7 general election. They ranged from a citywide $937 million bond package to relatively small special district taxes.
Open Enrollment for Health Care Ends Jan.12th
Now’s the time to go shopping—no, not for the holidays just yet, but for health insurance coverage.
Conversations About “Stapleton” Continue
October was the third month of community discussions about the name Stapleton. In the prior two months, the conversations were dominated by those who favored changing the name and representatives of five Stapleton organizations listened to those views. This month brought an emphasis on having a community conversation in which all voices would be heard, making a decision and moving the community forward in a positive way.
Where does your Denver tax money go?
“We are all accustomed to getting a receipt when we spend money on just about everything else, so why not get a receipt when you pay your city taxes?” So says Brendan Hanlon, the city of Denver’s chief financial officer. Taxpayer Receipt, a new tool on Denver’s website, makes the city’s budget more transparent by educating residents on how and where their money is spent.
Mayor Says “Vote Yes” on Denver Bond Questions
Funds from measures 2A thru 2G would go toward maintaining and repairing Denver’s infrastructure before it breaks down. The best part: we can do this and keep your tax rates the same.
Discussion about Stapleton Name Continues
A group of neighbors working on issues relating to racial and economic justice has identified #ChangeTheNameStapleton as the current focus of their efforts.
Front Porch Election Information
Register by October 30. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters starting October 16. Ballot drop-off boxes open November 3.
