🍔 Which McDonald’s has a black market?

🍔 The Black Market Inside a Colfax McDonald’s

A new investigation revealed a whole separate side business operating inside the McDonald’s at Colfax and Pennsylvania — one that included employees buying goods like perfume, diapers, chocolate, and more from people walking in off the street. The franchise owner says they are looking into it and signs have been posted prohibiting soliciting, but other business owners in the neighborhood are raising concerns about shoplifting and crime. [BusinessDen 🔒]

❌ Polis Vetoes Union Streamlining Bill

As expected, Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have reduced barriers in front of workers hoping to form a union. Labor leaders say they will work to put a similar measure on the ballot by gathering signatures. [Colorado Sun]

• Another Veto: Polis also chose not to sign a bill that sought to address sentencing disparities between state and municipal courts. A Denver Post investigation found that some municipalities have significantly higher penalties for crimes than the state. [Denver Post 🔒]

🛒 Could King Soopers Employees Strike Again?

On May 28, the 100-day strike pause expires and King Soopers employees could head back to the picket lines. The deadline comes on the heels of a new investigation into the company’s pricing practices, in which Consumer Reports found “price tag errors” at stores across the country — something the union claims is directly connected to understaffing at King Soopers stores. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

💰 Mayor Postpones Request for Staff Raises

Mayor Johnston is now backtracking on a measure that would have given raises to top appointees, citing Denver's weak economic forecast. Twelve senior officials would have seen between a 17% and 44% pay increase if approved by City Council — but the move was tabled until fall. [CBS Colorado]

With the land swap for the old Park Hill Golf Course officially approved, the new Park Hill park will be Denver’s fourth-largest. In honor of the new addition, we’re testing you on the curious history of local green spaces 🌳🌷🐿️

Which of these is NOT true about City Park?

• It was the original home of the Denver Botanic Gardens
• There used to be horse racetracks at the park
• It's Denver's oldest park