Councilman complains of crime at new building as Denver moves to expand homeless housing program

The city of Denver is preparing a major expansion of a new housing program, but Kevin Flynn said it was having unintended — and unmeasured — consequences.

What good is housing help if you can’t spend it anywhere? Denver leader wants to ban “income discrimination.”

Even when they win the lottery, Denver renters can't find anywhere to spend their benefits.

Denver council prepares a sexual harassment policy — while the mayor’s office works on its own

As we reported earlier, it's difficult to fire or discipline people who are elected by voters.

Robin Kniech will run for re-election to Denver City Council

Kniech is one of two at-large members of the council, meaning she represents the entire city rather than an individual district.

Denver spending housing money before council approves new plan

Frustration with lack of information led two council members to essentially vote against free money for housing.

How Denver is limiting its cooperation with immigration officials

Compromise on ICE bill wins over a Denver City Council member

Councilman Kevin Flynn voted against the first version of a bill to limit Denver's cooperation with immigration authorities when it was at committee, but on Monday night, he said changes to the bill allow him to vote yes.

Denver “won’t be bullied or blackmailed,” mayor says as city officials propose limiting cooperation with ICE

Mayor Michael Hancock, Denver City Council members and immigrant advocates have united behind an ordinance that would give force of law to city policies.

Explained: The $1.8 billion DIA security line fix, who’s for it, who’s against it and why

DIA definitely needs to change its security operations, but how does the public know whether a $1.8 billion public-private partnership is a good deal?

Denver is set to decide on its biggest potential action against ICE yet. Here’s how the debate is shaping up

In a 5-1 vote, a Denver City Council committee advanced a proposal that would strictly limit how much local law enforcement cooperates with ICE.

Councilman Paul Lopez hopes subsidies for downtown Target could create precedent for grocery stores

Denver City Council voted Monday to do something the city doesn't usually do: use its business incentive fund for a major retailer.

When the National Western is rebuilt, Denver apprentices should be on the job, council members say

"I make $130,000 a year with a high school education and no student loan debt. That's hopefully what these kids get, a craft they can use for a lifetime."

Denver Councilwoman Robin Kniech wants to put $11 million in bond money in the hands of neighborhoods

This year's general obligation bond provides an opportunity to let neighborhoods try their hand at budgeting, the councilwoman said.

Denver wants to know how much energy office and apartment buildings use so they can reduce it

It's like Energy Star ratings for appliances or miles per gallon info for vehicles, but for buildings.

Councilwoman Debbie Ortega doesn’t want Mayor Michael Hancock’s affordable housing fund to be a “blank check”

How much control Denver City Council would have over a new permanent affordable housing fund has been a sticking point.

Denver affordable housing fund drawing heavily from reserves not popular with city council committee

Most City Council members seem to prefer a plan that has an identified funding sources over one that pulls heavily from reserves for now.

Mayor Hancock, Robin Kniech and Albus Brooks call Denver’s affordable housing proposal “modest”

Measured words in the North Denver Tribune from the three politicians working to pass a new affordable housing plan for Denver.

Speak your mind on Denver’s new affordable housing plan at Thursday public meeting

That affordable housing fund? It still has to clear a few hurdles.

"It isn’t going to discourage anyone from developing. It’s not going to impact anyone too much. That said, developers don’t like increased costs."

Arapahoe Square’s parking lots could turn into 30-story residential towers

"It’s the next great place if we do things right."