🌱 Xcel Solar Gardens + Property Tax Battle Looms + Freedom Isn't Free

Denver CO

12 April, 2022

7:57 AM

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Hello, neighbors! Brad K. Evans here with the latest issue of the Denver Daily. Tuesday's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 61 Low: 26. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Property tax battle looms. After the Gallagher Amendment was overturned by voters in 2020, residential property owners have seen their tax bills go up. Private groups and legislators are wrangling about how to fix the problem. (CPR) How serious is the affordable housing crisis? Here are three charts that show just how bad it really is. The last two years of exponential rental growth and soaring home prices have widened the gap. (Motley Fool) PUC tells Xcel to speed up the process so community solar gardens can expand. Xcel is the largest electric utility in Colorado, which had requested a "timeout" in awarding bids to developers that were building solar gardens to provide free or low cost electricity. (CO Sun)Denver's 2023 municipal election is right around the corner. There are several open seats on Denver's 13-member City Council, including two at-large seats. Denver is at a turning point, where homelessness, housing affordability and crime, will likely be key issues in the April 2023 election. (Denverite)Democracy's worst enemy may come from within. The old saying that "Freedom isn't Free" is playing out in Ukraine, and some think that the U.S. should be taking a closer look at itself as authoritarianism tries to take control in the Russian invasion of its neighbor. (CO Newsline) Today's Denver Daily is brought to you by Tankfarm Propane, a Patch Brand Partner. Homeowners aren't always experts when it comes to buying propane for their homes. That's why it's incredibly important to ask these six questions before choosing the right propane provider, so you can avoid extra costs, get a low price on propane refills and have some peace of mind. Today in Denver: Baby Time: Wheat Ridge Library (10:15 a.m.) Understanding Certification: With the City & County of Denver. (11:30 a.m.)House Hacking 101. (6:30 p.m.)26 Things To Do: In and around Denver this week. (303 Magazine) From my notebook: Denver Botanic Gardens: Between the offerings in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory and the Orangery, a great fruit salad could be made. We usually leave the fruits on the trees since they are grown for educational purposes. (DBG)Bitfactory Gallery is presenting an exhibition of abstract expressionist works created by workshop participants, led by renowned local artist Tadashi Hayakawa. Hayakawa started his workshops to inspire emerging and other professional artists. the Workshop Exhibition opens on April 15 at (Bitfactory) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: House Hacking 101 (April 12) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 13) Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (April 20) Add your event Loving the Denver Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox Wednesday morning with another fresh edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans