Denver’s special sales tax, broken down by revenue and use
In 2006, Denver voters approved the city’s first special sales tax, supporting the creation of the Denver Preschool Program by the narrowest of margins, just 1,815 votes, or a fraction of a percent. But nearly 20 years later, special taxes…
Everyone sees tree bark – but you have 20/20 vision and a high IQ if you spot the owl hidden in the forest in 12 seconds
An owl hidden in a tree has puzzled brain teasers due to its difficult camouflage. The beautiful animal is hidden in a tree and whoever finds the owl in 12 seconds has excellent eyesight and a high IQ. 8 The…
After the flowerbeds were empty, the neighbors in Villa Park started planting native plants
DENVER — Dr. Hayley Schroeder and her partner James Warren saw an opportunity to grow something new when the city decided not to plant flower beds in the wake of budget cuts earlier this year to respond to the influx…
Denver’s affordable housing sales tax passes City Council
Big item on Denver’s November wish list, Mike Johnston, took a crucial step forward Wednesday when a City Council committee submitted his affordable housing sales tax proposal to the full body for approval. The 0.5% increase in the sales tax…
Vote on affordable sales tax in Denver is pending in the city council
Home politics politics If the City Council approves Mayor Mike Johnston’s affordable housing proposal, voters will decide on the new tax in November. Mayor Mike Johnston and supporters on the steps of the City and County Building as he announces…
