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👀 Aurora councilwoman’s NSFW texts
November 1, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
It’s Friday! And here’s your friendly reminder that the clocks will “fall back” an hour this Sunday, earning you a little extra sleep 😴 I know what you’re thinking: Hey, wasn’t Colorado going to stop doing time changes? Well, here’s where that stands… ⏰
What's CITY Talking About?
🏗️ City Unveils Civic Center Redesign Plans
City officials have publicly released tentative plans for Civic Center Park’s big redesign — a project that has been in the works since 2021. The most notable proposed change to the park involves flipping the Greek Theater stage a full 180 degrees. [Westword]
📱 Aurora Leaders Are Fed Up with Danielle Jurinsky
Some on Aurora City Council are calling for a formal censure of fellow council member Danielle Jurinsky. On top of profane and threatening text messages recently sent from Jurinsky to her colleagues, which were published by the Aurora Sentinel, she has a known history of “bullying” behavior. [Aurora Sentinel]
What is she going to do to me? How is she going to retaliate against me? … I would say the fear factor is pretty high.
⛺ Homelessness Complaints Down in Denver
According to new city data, the number of calls to 311 over homeless encampments has dropped nearly 50% this year compared to the last two years. Mayor Mike Johnston credits his All In Mile High housing initiative. Housing advocates blame ramped up enforcement. [Westword]
🗳️ Should You Be Worried About Local Election Security?
Secretary of State Jena Griswold continues to field criticism for her office’s exposure of sensitive election-related passwords online, with state GOP leadership calling for her resignation. Will the security breach impact local elections? The jury is still out. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
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Where Is It?
Last week’s answer: This mural (an optical illusion that only comes into focus as you approach it from an angle) is located at Brighton Boulevard and Arkins Court on the side of RiNo’s PepsiCo bottling facility.
- Dive deeper: Pepsi plans to eventually relocate the operation — and all of its employees — to a new, much larger facility near DIA. Construction for that is well underway.
👏 Big claps for our correct guessers:
- Rebecca J. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
- But Laura D., Naomi B., Kathryn D., Jodi K., Keith S., and 22 (!!) others weren’t far behind!
This Week’s Photo:
🕵️ Do YOU know where this towering pencil sculpture is located? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!
📸 Want to submit a photo? Send me a snapshot of somewhere in Denver, and I’ll consider it for an upcoming photo trivia segment!
What To Do
Friday, Nov. 1
- 🛍️ Salvation Army Holiday Boutique | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free admission | The Hellenic Center
- 🎉 First Friday | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Stanley Marketplace
- 🍷 Colorado Uncorked 2024 | 6-9:30 p.m. | $75+ | History Colorado
- 💃 Muertos En Westwood | 6-10 p.m. | Free | Hecho En Westwood
- 💀 Día De Los Muertos Celebration (21+) | 8-11:30 p.m. | $6.95 | Los Chingones RiNo
- 🎬 Denver Film Fest Kickoff Party (21+) | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | $32.56 | Mockingbird Denver
- 🎨 Denver Arts Week Kickoff | Nov. 1-10 | Prices vary | Multiple venues
Saturday, Nov. 2
- 🌱 Building Your Home Apothecary | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | $91 | Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🛩️ Breakfast Fly-In | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | $12.95 | Centennial Airport
- 💃 Muertos En Westwood | Noon-8 p.m. | Free | Hecho En Westwood
- 🏺 Free Night at the Museum | 5-10 p.m. | Free | Multiple venues
- 🌺 Art in Bloom | 7-8:30 p.m. | Free | Denver Botanic Gardens
That’s all for today! Feliz Día de los Muertos 🕯️ 🌼 💀 Here are a few ways to celebrate this weekend.
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