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By Peter Jones

Bill Holen

Arapahoe County’s newest commissioner has two major goals for the coming year – expand the county’s efforts to cooperate with other governmental entities and help his fellow residents understand how the county impacts their lives.

“That would be reflected in strong support for open space within the county,” said Bill Holen, who was sworn in on Jan. 3. “And because of concern about the lack of federal funding, we need to collaborate with other governments to accomplish important projects.”

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By Clarissa Crozier

Two budget ordinances failed at the Jan. 9 Greenwood Village City Council meeting that would have taken open space funds of more than $1.3 million, added them to $681,000 from general fund, and used them to partially fund a new Maintenance Facility project.

Ultimately, a total of $10 million will need to be allocated for the facility over the next several years.

Councilwoman Bette Todd initiated discussion on the ordinance when she questioned taking the money from open space. She said she feels that acquisition of additional open space properties is a community value and the fund commits council to that value.

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By Clarissa Crozier

Mayor Mike Wozniak presents a plaque to Commander Pat Weathers for 30 years of service to Cherry Hills Village. Photo by Jody Sansing, deputy chief of police

Commander Pat Weathers received commendation on 30 years of service in Cherry Hills Village at the City Council meeting Dec. 13.

During his tenure in Cherry Hills, Weathers has worked all facets and assignments in the police department, including field training officer, detective, member of the motorcycle enforcement unit, sergeant and lieutenant. Currently he is Commander of Operations in charge of the day-to-day activity within the department. Weathers’ entire career in law enforcement has been with Cherry Hills. Read the full article →

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Wireless service plan brings emotional testimony to Cherry Hills council

by editorial December 22, 2011 Government

City unanimously approves 2012 budget By Clarissa Crozier Emotional testimony from two homeowners was part of the Cherry Hills City Council meeting Dec. 13. Council heard details on a permit request to place two, 35-foot wireless communication utility poles in Cherry Hills. Council passed the permit requests by votes of 6-0 and 5-1 in favor [...]

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Councilwoman accused of harassment: Accusations against Bosier follow recent ethics probe

by editorial November 24, 2011 Front Page

By Peter Jones Five months after being found guilty of violating seven provisions of the Centennial City Council’s ethics code, Councilwoman Sue Bosier is once again being accused of impropriety. In an Oct. 19 letter to Mayor Cathy Noon, city resident Eileen McGuire-Mahony accused the District 2 official of harassing her after she refused to [...]

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Cherry Hills Village budget approved on first reading: Covington Drive to get speed bump

by editorial November 24, 2011 Government

By Clarissa Crozier The 2012 budget for Cherry Hills Village went through a first reading at the Nov. 15 City Council meeting. Though it was a public hearing of the budget, no one came with questions or comments on the budget and both the budget and tax levy, as well as appropriations of the budget [...]

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Meet the new Littleton city manager

by editorial September 29, 2011 Front Page

The Littleton City Council invites the public to a reception to meet new City Manager Michael Penny and his family on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6 – 7 p.m., in the community room at the Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Refreshments will be served. A regular meeting of the City Council will follow at 7 [...]

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First-time candidate seeks Centennial council seat: Klosterman says it’s time to cut spending

by editorial September 29, 2011 Government

By Peter Jones Craig Klosterman says he has straightforward reasons for seeking a seat on the Centennial City Council. “I want to bring a little bit of common sense down there,” he said. “What I would like to see is the city focus on core responsibilities, instead of spending money on things that we should [...]

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County open-space tax goes to voters: Approval would extend collection until 2023

by editorial September 8, 2011 Front Page

By Peter Jones Arapahoe County voters will decide in November whether to extend a much-touted sales-and-use tax to pay for open-space projects throughout the county. On Aug. 30, the county’s board of commissioners voted, 4-1, to send the issue to voters, despite some disagreements, including how much of the tax revenue should be used for [...]

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Centennial’s city manager steps down

by editorial August 25, 2011 Front Page

By Peter Jones Centennial City Manager Jacque Wedding-Scott has resigned after four years as the city’s top staff-level executive. Her departure was announced to the city staff on Aug. 19. Mayor Cathy Noon said the resignation would take effect immediately. “It’s a personnel matter so we can’t really comment,” she said. The former city manager [...]

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