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Robert Davis

Robert Davis is an award-winning freelance journalist in Denver who writes about housing, homelessness, and poverty for several local and national publications. His work has appeared in Denver Voice, The Progressive Magazine, Invisible People, and many more.

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Colorado Asks PUC to Reject Xcel’s Just Transition Plan

May 6, 2025 1 0 Robert Davis

Plan seeks to add new natural-gas-fired plants and pave a pathway for nuclear energy. Many Coloradans aren’t sold on the benefits. Xcel Energy’s plan to transition away from coal-fired power plants to more renewable energy met resistance from residents and…

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Erie’s Murky Future for Affordable Housing

March 24, 2025 Like 1 Robert Davis

Town lawmakers are debating how to build more affordable housing during a trying economic time. It’s becoming more expensive to live in Erie, yet pathways to lowering the cost of buying a home in the city are proving to be…

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The Carbon Valley Conundrum

February 18, 2025 Like 0 Robert Davis

Young workers have driven the recent boom in Carbon Valley, but oil and gas and mining facilities could disrupt future growth. Sami Carroll moved to Colorado’s Carbon Valley from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2008 after visiting the state with her three…

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Erie’s New Town Charter

June 13, 2024 2 0 Robert Davis

Lawsuit brought by Miguel Zuniga challenging Home Rule is dismissed with prejudice A lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the Town of Erie’s new Home Rule Charter was dismissed on June 10 after a Boulder County District Court judge ruled…

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In Land We Trust: Redtail Ranch Development Raises Concerns About Living on Old Oil and Gas Land

June 12, 2024 Like 0 Robert Davis

A planned subdivision near the Colorado National Golf Club in Erie has some residents raising concerns about building new homes on land formerly used by oil and gas companies. The neighborhood is known as Redtail Ranch, a 290-acre development that…

Local Governing

Bill Seeks to Clarify Rules Regarding Colorado Metro District and HOA Foreclosures

April 3, 2024 Like 0 Robert Davis

Colorado metro districts and homeowners associations could soon be forced to comply with a similar set of rules regarding covenant enforcement and foreclosure procedures under newly introduced House Bill 24-1267 State law gives metro districts the power to levy fines,…

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New bill could force mortgage companies to finally tell you how much you’ll be paid if your home is damaged

January 23, 2024 Like 0 Robert Davis

HB 24-1011 aims to resolve an ongoing dispute between some homeowners and insurance companies ignited by the Marshall Fire A new bill introduced by two Boulder-area Democrats could force mortgage companies in Colorado to disclose information to homeowners about the…

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Lawsuit Accuses Erie of Passing “Unconstitutional” Town Charter

January 5, 2024 Like 0 Robert Davis

updated 1/5/2023 To include Brandon Bell’s term was set to end in April 2024 The lawsuit was filed at a time when Erie is trying to navigate several competing challenges related to its growth such as increasing affordable housing requirements…

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2024 Could be a ‘Robust’ Year for Affordable Housing in Boulder but Challenges Remain

January 3, 2024 Like 0 Robert Davis

More money becomes available for new developments, but there are still several issues preventing the county from achieving long-lasting solutions, advocates say. Boulder County is often seen as a microcosm of the affordable housing issues that are plaguing Colorado, and…

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