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Joe Kerby Appointed Jefferson County Manager

In January, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners announced it hired Joe Kerby as county manager. He will report directly to the Board of County Commissioners and takes over the role on March 20, 2023. “With his experience in local government, we are confident that he will lead Jefferson County from Day One and that …

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Denver Mayor Announces Excellence in Arts & Culture Awards

Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver Arts & Venues, and the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture. Presented since 1986, the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture recognize individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to …

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Arvada Announces New Police Chief

In December, City Manager Lorie Gillis announced Ed Brady as the new Arvada Chief of Police. Brady, who has spent his entire nearly 29-year career with the Arvada Police Department, has served as a Deputy Chief of Police since 2014. He has served as both Deputy Chief of Operations and Field Services. Arvada Mayor Marc …

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Denver Named Financial Triple Crown Winner!

Recognizing Denver’s strong financial management and excellent reporting, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), North America’s leading association for government finance expertise, has named the City and County of Denver as a 2020 Triple Crown Winner. Denver is one of only 317 governments to receive the Triple Crown, which …

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Westminster Selects New City Manager!

The City of Westminster has selected Mark Freitag as its city manager after an extensive engagement process with the community and city staff. “We have learned a good deal about Mark through this intensive recruitment process, and we have chosen him to be the leader of our community,” said Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally. “We believe …

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Denver Mayor Hancock Announces 2022 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

Mayor Michael B. Hancock honored a dozen projects during the 2022 Mayor’s Design Awards ceremony. Twelve winners reflect outstanding work in green building, community-led development, preservation, pedestrian-focused urban design and more. “Throughout my time in office, we have celebrated many creative, committed individuals who lift up our city through good design, and honoring their work …

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Aurora Announces Second Interim Police Chief

Art Acevedo, a nationally recognized law enforcement expert who has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience and who served as police chief in Austin, Texas, Houston and most recently Miami, will lead the Aurora Police Department on an interim basis. Aurora will reset the national recruitment process for a permanent chief. Current Interim …

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Denver and Partners Implement a New Healthy Homes Program

BlocPower, Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) and the City and County of Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) have agreed to a three-year partnership as part of the Healthy Homes Program to expand equitable building electrification efforts in the City and County of Denver. BlocPower and EOC were selected after a competitive, rigorous …

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Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant Highlights the “Age of Elegance”

In October, Ms. Joanie Ryan from Aurora was crowned Queen at the 29th Annual Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant, which was held at the Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreational Center. Queen Joanie’s court consists of first runner up, Pris Schnell (Elizabeth), and second runner up Ms. Judy Huff (Aurora). Queen Joanie was crowned by …

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Denver Named “Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine

In October, Money magazine ranked Denver No. 28 out of “50 Best Places to Live.” If you’re looking for a mix of big-city meets great-outdoors, Denver’s the spot. With over 700,000 residents, the Mile High City is as bustling as they come. There are countless pro sports teams, plenty of arts and culture, and a …

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Aurora Recognizes First Responders with Phoenix Awards

Multiple first responders from various Aurora agencies were recognized in early October with a special award for their role in saving a baby’s life. The Phoenix Award is given to first responders when they successfully save any individuals who were in cardiac arrest and who make a complete recovery from the event. In early August, …

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Denver City Council Approves New Police Chief

The Denver City Council approved current Division Chief Ron Thomas as the new chief of the Denver Police Department in mid-October. Mayor Michael Hancock nominated Thomas as the new chief in August after former Chief Paul Pazen announced his retirement. Thomas is a 33-year veteran of the Denver Police Department. He’s held assignments in Patrol, …

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