Littleton seeks community feedback on redistricting
Submitted by the City of Littleton The Littleton Election Commission will host a discussion about redistricting City Council district boundaries on May 17 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. in the community room of the Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave. The commission will host an open house for pubic comment on June 29 from 5:30 [...]
Real solutions for synthetic drugs?
Littleton takes lead on chemical ‘cocaine’ ban By Peter Jones With synthetic versions of illegal drugs facing an uncertain future federally and statewide, the Littleton City Council has taken the lead. Council is poised to ban a form of synthetic cocaine in the wake of recent actions – or inactions, according to some – by [...]
Greenwood Village Chamber tells all at annual member luncheon
By Gerri Sweeney Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky was the main speaker at the May 5 Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce member luncheon. C.B. & Potts on South Greenwood Plaza Blvd. prepared a delicious buffet luncheon to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The mayor spoke on the many projects the city is working on. Among the [...]
GV Police hosts Summer Youth Academy June 27 – July 1
Application deadline is May 27 The Greenwood Village Police Department will be hosting its annual Summer Youth Academy for local area students between 14 and 18 years of age. The purpose of the Summer Youth Academy is to provide a variety of presentations on the operations of the Greenwood Village Police Department and to share this [...]
Councilmember stays neutral in race
Anderson won’t seek re-election By Peter Jones Outgoing Centennial City Councilmember Patrick Anderson has so far declined to endorse either of the hopefuls vying to replace him in November. Former Councilmember Andrea Suhaka and Ken Lucas, a first-time candidate and member of the Centennial Budget Committee, have both filed candidate affidavits with the city. Anderson [...]
Kids at the Capitol: Local students spend time with their Senators
By Peter Jones As many schoolchildren as bills pass through the halls of the state Capitol. Just ask Sen. Nancy Spence. “Every single day, there are groups of children who come through the Capitol,” the Centennial Republican said. “They’re mostly fourth graders. When they’re in high school, they really need to come back again. A [...]
Longtime Littleton city manager retires
By Peter Jones In the coming months, the Littleton City Council will do something it has not had to think about in more than a decade – hire a new city manager. Littleton’s longtime City Manager Jim Woods has announced he will retire on Sept. 30. Woods, 67, has been the appointed city manager since [...]
Weddig heads E-470 board
By Peter Jones Arapahoe County Commissioner Frank Weddig expects marketing to be an emphasis in 2011 as the Aurora Democrat takes a leadership position on the E-470 Public Highway Authority. Weddig has been elected chair of the toll road’s board of directors after serving as vice chair in 2010. As E-470 acclimates to a toll [...]
Centennial Budget Committee member Ken Lucas seeks Council seat
Retired banker says it’s time for change By Peter Jones Retired investment banker Ken Lucas thinks the time is overdue for a finance professional to join the Centennial City Council. Lucas says he came to the realization earlier this year while serving on the Centennial Budget Committee, a city advisory board comprised of citizens, city [...]
Open Space member seeks District 4 City Council seat
By Peter Jones CENTENNIAL – After years of civic involvement, Stephanie Piko, chair of the Centennial Open Space Advisory Board and an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, has announced her candidacy for City Council in eastern District 4. As Centennial celebrates its 10th anniversary, Piko says it is the right time to [...]
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