City Cast Denver
💰 Mayor proposes new sales tax hike
July 9, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
Good morning! I’d like to wish you all a terrific Tuesday, but I’m extending an extra warm shoutout to Jeff F., Jeff W., Kathy L., Jarrod L., and Leigh K. — our five newest official City Cast Denver members for the month of July 🙌 🥳 You guys rock!
What's CITY Talking About?
🇺🇸 Polis for President??
As confidence in President Biden wavers following his dreadful debate performance on June 27, Democratic Party leaders are privately tossing around names of potential candidates that they think could stand a better chance against Donald Trump this November — including our very own Gov. Jared Polis. [Axios Denver]
💰 Mayor Proposes Affordable Housing Sales Tax
Mayor Mike Johnston is proposing a 0.5% increase to the city’s current 8.81% sales tax rate to raise funds for affordable housing efforts. Officials estimate the increase could generate about $100 million annually. If approved by City Council, the decision will be in the hands of Denver voters this November. [Denver Post 🔒]
🚘 Police Crack Down on Expired Plates
Starting July 15, the Denver Police Department is launching a month-long “targeted enforcement period” to put the kibosh on a problem that has been rankling rule-abiding Denverites for months: cars driving around care-free with expired plates. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🚏 RTD’s ‘Open Elevator’ Safety Policy Sees Success
RTD officials report a significant drop in public safety complaints and service calls at two of the stations where they have been keeping elevator doors open when not in use to discourage “illegal activity.” RTD now plans to implement the policy at six more stations over the next few months. [Denverite]
❌ Colorado’s Mystery Monolith Removed
In case you missed it, the strange metal monolith that mysteriously appeared on a dairy farm in Larimer County two weeks ago has been removed. The property owners said the number of visitors was becoming too much to handle. [CPR]
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What To Do
Tuesday, July 9
- 🎶 Summer Socials | 4-7 p.m. | $5+ | Center for Colorado Women’s History
- 🧶 Mutant Plushies Workshop (14+) | 6-9 p.m. | $25 | Meow Wolf
- 📽️ Sunset Cinema: Who Framed Roger Rabbit | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Sculpture Park
- 🍦 Bingo and Ice Cream | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Little Man Ice Cream Factory
Wednesday, July 10
- 🥡 Civic Center EATS | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- 🥡 Feast in Denver’s Nature | 4-8 p.m. | Free | Wash Park / Paco Sanchez Park
- ♟️ Chess Club | 5-9 p.m. | Free | Woods Boss Brewing
- 🌎 Colfax International Market | 5:30-8 p.m. | Free | Aurora
- 💪 Fitness on the Square | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Larimer Square
- ✨ Beginner Astrology Class | 7-8:30 p.m. | $60 | Grace Noel Art
- 🎻 Mozart at McGregor Square | 7 p.m. | $50+ | McGregor Square
- 🧠 Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Bruz Off Fax
- 🎤 Wine & Crime Podcast Live! | 8-10:30 p.m. | $30+ | The Oriental Theater
Today on City Cast
Expired Plates Crackdown, Union Station’s $54M Facelift, and Justice for Drones
After six months of construction, the $54 million renovation of Union Station’s Great Hall is set to be revealed this weekend. But will it be a revolutionary change? Or yet another evolution in the transit hub’s 110-year history? Plus, we’ve got all the details on DPD’s crackdown on expired license plates. Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins to dig into those local stories and more.
Fun fact of the week: Did you know there are turquoise mines in Colorado? Yup! Hear all about it from a local turquoise miner.
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