Vote: GMWSD Recall + 911 Shortage + Metro Rent Skyrockets

Lakewood CO

05 October, 2021

7:58 AM

Description

Happy Tuesday, Lakewood peeps! Our goal is to connect you with what's happening in and around our city and plug you into what's what in our community. Tuesday's weather: Sunny and pleasantly warm. High: 79 Low: 48. Here are the top stories in Lakewood today: Oct. 5 is the last day to vote on Green Mountain Water and Sewer Recall: Lakewood City Council candidate, Christopher Arlen, says that the water district has been co-opted by a group determined to control growth in Rooney Valley. (Jeffco Transcript) Shortage continues at Jeffcom 911: Though eight recruits from Jeffcom 911's successfully completed the rigorous program and are now handling 911 calls on their own, two have dropped out after months of training. (Fox31) Trekking to the Mother Cabrini Shrine: Colorado celebrated Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini on Oct. 5, and it is the first paid state holiday in the nation that recognizes a woman. (9News) Rents in Metro Denver almost 17% higher than last year: Apartment rents have reached highs some experts in the industry have never seen. (7News) Mural honoring Johnny Hurley in Arvada: Rocky Mountain Commissary co-workers commemorate their coworker with a mural of Johnny Hurley — the 'Good Samaritan' who intervened in the Olde Town Arvada shooting. (Arvada Press) Today's Lakewood Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Whether you want to lower your interest rate or consolidate debt, now is a great time to consider refinancing. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Lakewood: 4BR Lakewood Networking Referral. (4:00 – 5:30 p.m.)Parkinson's Support Group. (1:00 p.m.) Lakewood Patch Notebook The race is on to open! Three Colorado ski areas are vying to be first to open for the 2021/22 season. Arapahoe Basin, Loveland and Keystone are racing to be the the first to open. Who will be the winner? (CO Sun)High Line Canal setting sights on new mission: Crews are building berms along the canal designed to slow storm water, so that it can filter before it enters existing streams and creeks. Rocky channels and new curb cuts will direct runoff into the canal. (CBS4)DIA is going Green: Denver International Airport launches two new solar projects to expand their renewable energy use at the airport. (Fox31) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Gunstanson for Lakewood — Vote Gunstanson Nov. 2 (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Howloween Pawty! (October 9) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 11) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. Please invite your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Lakewood Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].