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Homeless people sleeping on the 16th Street Mall (credit: CBS)

Businesses Say Denver Dropped The Ball On Homeless Camping Ban

Some Denver businesses admit they’re having buyer’s remorse. They say they bought Denver City Council’s line last year when the city wanted support to keep people from sleeping on the 16th Street Mall.

2013/05/15

Denver Police Chief Richard White at Monday night's city council meeting. (credit: CBS)

Denver Considers Whether To Opt In Or Out Of Amendment 64

Some members of the city council argue that while the majority of Denver voters said yes to the amendment, it was in an effort to decriminilize small amounts. Their intentions may not have been to have a marijuana store in their neighborhood.

2013/02/12

Denver City Council Approves $695,000 Settlement Over Inmate Death

The Denver City Council on Monday night approved a $695,000 settlement with the family of an inmate who committed suicide.

2012/09/17

The old Gates Rubber plant at Broadway and Interstate 25. (credit: Kathleen Lavine/Denver Business Journal)

Denver Council Panel To Review Historic Status Of Gates Plant

A Denver City Council committee will consider the historic status of the old Gates Rubber plant, which Gates Corp. wants to tear down to remove environmental contamination and speed future development.

2012/09/05

Medical Marijuana (credit: Colorado Department of Transportation)

Medical Marijuana Ad Limits Get Final OK In Denver

The Denver City Council has given final approval to a ban on some kinds of medical marijuana advertising.

2012/08/20

Marijuana Ad Limit Awaits Final Vote In Denver

A ban on some kinds of medical marijuana advertising is up for a final vote in Denver.

2012/08/20

The Cannibis Station in Denver (credit: CBS)

Denver Council Vote Moves Ban On Outdoor Ads For Medical Pot Forward

The Denver ordinance passed Monday night seeks to curb the city’s vibrant and competitive marijuana industry. Council members said the city needs to crack down on the advertising.

2012/08/14

Nicholas E. Mitchell, Esq. (credit: Mayor Michael Hancock's Office)

Mayor Hancock Selects New Independent Monitor

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Tuesday announced his selection of Nicholas E. Mitchell, Esq. to be the city’s next independent monitor.

2012/07/31

An image of Diamond Demmer after getting hit with shrapnel (credit: CBS)

Denver City Council OKs $40,000 Payout To Police Shooting Victim

Denver City Council on Monday approved a payout to the victim of a police shooting that also cost the police officer his job.

2012/05/22

Denver Council Votes To Make Urban Camping Illegal

Seven years after embracing an ambitious plan to provide housing and job training for Denver’s homeless, the City Council voted 9-4 Monday to impose restrictions that opponents say will make it illegal to have no home.

2012/05/14