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Elections are Report Cards

October 19, 2009 Like 0 James Burrus

Challenging an incumbent in a primary election is a clear signal that A) the extreme fringe of the party is upset about said incumbent tracking to center or B) severe incompetence or grievous moral lapse has chummed the waters.

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It’s A Jungle Out There

October 19, 2009 Like 1 Andra Coberly

It can be said that the ecosystem known as municipal politics is similar to that of the wild kingdom.

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People in Your ‘Hood: Sen. Michael Bennet

July 21, 2009 Like 0 Lacy Boggs

Sen. Michael Bennet often talks about absconding the status quo. He preaches about it on the senate floor. He alludes to it when speaking of health care costs, Medicare incentives and “the theory of human capital when it comes to…

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Westminster Races

November 3, 2007 Like 1 editor

Becoming A Landlocked City There’s not a whole lot of room for Westminster to expand; it’s essentially a land-locked city fast approaching build out. That means in the near future, city officials have to make crucial decisions that will leave…

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Thornton Races

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

A City Divided Short of building a wall between the south and north, the city of Thornton couldn’t have two more distinct communities forming. In the original section of the city, you find urban blight and aging homes. To the…

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Northglenn Races

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

A City In Need Of A Facelift Northglenn is the oft forgotten North Metro city that is completely locked in by neighboring communities. It has enormous potential with its proximity to Denver and access to major transit arteries. But the…

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Niwot Races

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

Yes on ballot issue 5A Niwot Local Improvement District tax When the Niwot Local Improvement District first went to residents to increase its sales tax in 1992, voters agreed, and the enclave benefited by completing numerous key projects such as…

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Louisville Races

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

Tops For A Reason Louisville was recently tabbed the third best city to live in by Money Magazine. While we know that those rankings are hardly scientific, it says something grand about the state of the city, which is why…

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Longmont Races

November 3, 2007 Like 1 editor

There’s More Than One Issue. Really. Judging by the recent press clippings, you’d guess Longmont is a one-issue town. But there is much more to discuss in these races than the Lifebridge annexation, even if that is the issue that…

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Drum Roll Please…

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

It’s always tricky endorsing candidates, especially when we’re talking about wannabe elected officials on the local level. We don’t like hurting feelings, and the 80-plus people running for various offices in the North Metro area have gone out of their…