After a winter with roughly half the Denver metro area’s average snowfall, Wheat Ridge residents want to know where the snowplow budget falls. Specifically, if the city spends less on plowing, where does that money go and does it change the budget allocation for next year? City council member Rachel Hultin said the system is
Neighborhood Gazette: Do we know what the total amount that the city is considering asking voters for? I hear 130 million dollars for various projects. How close is that? Councilwoman Hultin: On April 11, City Council and staff participated in a full day workshop to prioritize investments for a 10 Year Capital Program and to
In my first column, I shared my perspective as a newcomer to the City Council. Since then, I’ve heard more about the concerns raised in council chambers and throughout our community. In February, Council Member Larson and I hosted a District IV meeting at the Anderson Building to hear directly from our neighbors. I have
Dear Guy, I’m late and thanking you for your February article on education. Fabulous article thank you so much, and thank you for all that you do for the community. Rebeccah Bayshore Mr. Stites, Investing $4.5 million for new housing near the Arvada Ridge G line rail station is an admirable use for these funds.
Attention voters: surveys are on the way. The question is straightforward—how much more are you willing to contribute, and for what? Three fire entities—West Metro, Arvada Fire, and Jeffco Fire—are each preparing funding requests. All provide critical services, and their work is valued. At the same time, overlapping roles in staffing, equipment, and administration raise
Final work was underway last month on Wadsworth Boulevard in Wheat Ridge — including digging up some new, smooth pavement and other features — while other projects began or were in planning stages. Meanwhile, very preliminary talks could result in the relocation of the library. City spokesperson Amanda Harrison responded to several emailed questions from
There’s a film called New York Stories, one of my favorites. The third segment opens with a washed-out artist, Nick Nolte, standing in the middle of his all-white SoHo loft. Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum plays loudly as he tries to reboot his career, splashing paint onto a blank canvas. In my next
We’re taught to turn off the tap while brushing our teeth, a small act that saves a few gallons a day and reassures us we’re doing our part. It’s the kind of advice that drought checklists and utility bill inserts are made of. While water is being saved at the sink, the urgency is growing.
