Last night, Denver City Council passed a phased-in minimum wage increase that will bring Denver to nearly $16 an hour over the next three years. Proponents Mayor Michael Hancock and Councilwoman At-Large Robin Kniech changed the proposal since its initial introduction, slowing later increases in response to business concerns, but keeping the initial increase that takes effect … [Read more...] about City Council Passes Minimum Wage Increase
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Food Bank Seeks Support for Growing Community
Bienvenidos Food Bank at 38th and Pecos has been helping North Denver families for 43 years. This year, as the holidays approach, they could use yours. Bienvenidos Food Bank Bienvenidos helps approximately 200 families every week, providing enough food for 300,000 meals over the course of a year. As you’re considering your holiday giving, Bienvenidos executive director … [Read more...] about Food Bank Seeks Support for Growing Community
City Leaders Look to Increase Minimum Wage
In 2017, Colorado voters approved a phased-in minimum wage increase that reaches $12 per hour in January 2020. Now, Denver is considering pushing beyond that. Mayor Michael Hancock and Councilwoman At-Large Robin Kniech crafted a proposal that will increase the minimum wage in Denver to more than $15 an hour by 2022. The proposal has undergone revision since it was first … [Read more...] about City Leaders Look to Increase Minimum Wage
Shopping Locally Supports Community, Environment
There are fewer than 40 days until Hanukkah and Christmas, and even fewer between now and the many holiday obligations in the weeks to come. And if you’re like many Americans, that can put you in a holidaze trying to ensure you have the white elephant for the company party, gifts for the kids’ teachers, something special for all those hard-to-please family members — as Santa … [Read more...] about Shopping Locally Supports Community, Environment
Chaffee Park Considers Rezoning to Allow ADUs
A little sleet and chance of snow didn’t deter nearly 50 people from attending a town hall conversation in early November about whether the Chaffee Park neighborhood should rezone to allow accessory dwelling units in the community. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are secondary homes built on a residential property that already has one house. Seen by some as a solution that … [Read more...] about Chaffee Park Considers Rezoning to Allow ADUs