Dangerous Sidewalk Tours + Dark-Money Group + Police Suing City

Denver CO

24 September, 2021

6:20 PM

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Hey Denver area! Amber, your usual source for the Denver Daily, is out this week. But Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less.- CJ Are you a local business owner or marketer in Denver? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 55. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Seven members of the Denver P.D. are suing the City of Denver over it's vaccine mandate. The Denver Police Department is lagging behind the city's full-time employee vaccination rate. As we approach the September 30 deadline, they are pushing back. The lawsuit was filed on September 23 and claims that Denver Public Health Director Robert MacDonald does not have the authority to instate such a mandate. It also says that Mayor Michael Hancock did not have the authority to give him that power, and requests a formal review of the vaccine mandate as well as a ban on enforcement. (Fox31)Pedestrians have been victims in more than 50 traffic deaths in 2021 so far. The Denver Streets Partnership is trying to bring light to the inadequacy of the sidewalk system through a series of tours dubbed "Sidewalk Palooza." According to the organization 47% of low-income neighborhoods have missing or substandard sidewalks that force pedestrians into the streets. Although many officials identify it as a problem, based on previous expenditures, the timeline would estimate more than 400 years to finish the Denver sidewalk network. (Westword) Only 2 days after purchasing a 2005 Volvo that he had saved for all summer, Nick Roemer was devastated to discover it had been stolen. More valuable than the car, Roemer spoke out for the culprits to return his dog, Kobe. Shortly after Denver7 covered his loss, Kobe was found safe. Still no word on his missing vehicle. Roemer says the experience was a lesson in leaving his dog in the car that he'll live with forever. (TheDenverChannel)A dark-money group known as Defend Colorado is spending a large sum of money on digital advertising for two ballot measures. The group has spent a total of $540,000 on the November election. The three measures supported by Defend Colorado, including the two advertised and one they helped get on the ballot, all face notable opposition. (Westword)Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 21-6 in May that officially legalized human composting in Colorado. Now a Jewish funeral home in Denver, Feldman Mortuary, is hoping to launch its human composting services in 2022. The process takes 30 days and is priced at $5,500. One metric ton of carbon dioxide is saved for everyone who opts for human composting over traditional burial or cremation. Other funeral homes in Denver are also talking about the potential for human composting at their facilities. (ColoradoNewsLine) Today in Denver: Oktoberfest: Platt Park Brewing Co., Fall Market at Dairy Block, 5k at Prost Brewing.Energy Day Denver: Free Family Festival focused on STEM (11:00 am-4:00 pm)Totally Tennyson 2021: Throwback Bar Crawl, Costume Contest, and Concert (4:00 pm)Tokes and Brushstrokes at The Coffee Joint (3:00 pm-5:30 pm)Triple Threat Comedy Night presented by The Zarlengo Foundation (2:00 pm) Bonus: Things to Do Denver: Best Concerts September 24 to 26, 2021 (Westword) & Things to do in Denver this weekend, Sept. 24-26 (Denverite) Denver Patch Notebook Southbound lanes of Colorado Boulevard from Montview Boulevard to E. 16th Ave. will be closed until 5:00 am Monday. (Patch)Greenwood Village celebrated the grand opening of Grange Hall, Denver Metro's newest food hall on Thursday! (Eminetra) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Fall Horseshoe Market! (September 25) Bluegrass LIVE at BOCO Cider! NO Cover (September 26) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (October 2) Social Security Seminar (October 5) Taxes in Retirement Webianr (October 11) Add your event You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — CJ Fullford Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected].