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12 applicants for Denver school board vacancy talk about school closures, rebuilding trust
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. “Independent” yet “collaborative” was a common way the 12 applicants to fill a vacancy on the Denver school board described themselves at a forum Wednesday night. The board has long been plagued by infighting, personality differences, and accusations , and applicants sought to prove they are willing to work with their colleagues to avoid future drama. The overarching theme of the evening was the need to rebuild trust. “Nobody sitting up here applied for this job thinking it was going to be easy, or that they were going to get along with everybody, or that there were going to be a lot of flowers,” said Scott Esserman, a former board member who lost a re-election bid and applied to fill the vacancy. The vacancy was created by the resignation of DJ Torres , who was elected last November to represent central-east Denver’s District 3. Torres left the board last month after repeatedly clashing with President Xóchitl Gaytán, who accused him of several policy violations
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The Denver Gazette
Mill levy override will boost career and tech programs across DPS
After Denver voters passed a mill levy override to provide Denver Public Schools with nearly $44 million more annually, DPS officials said a portion of that money will go toward expanding career and technical education in high-demand fields. The district formed a Mill Levy Override Committee to decide how funds would be dispersed if the […]
The Denver Gazette
Denver area events for Nov. 6
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday Prêt-À-Porte — Runway event where Denver’s top architecture, design and manufacturing leaders collaborate to transform interior finishes into wearable art, 5:30 p.m., Stockyards Events Center, […]
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Denver Airport Taco Bell Worker Sues Over Unpaid Security-Line Wait Time
A former food preparer at the Taco Bell inside Denver International Airport has sued the restaurant's operator in Colorado state court, claiming she was never paid for the time she spent clearing security and walking to her workstation before clocking in. She also alleges the company failed to provide paid rest breaks required under state law.
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Brinkmann Completes All‑Electric Affordable Housing Build in Historic Denver Neighborhood
DENVER, Colo. – Named in honor of the first African American woman to win an Academy Award, The Hattie McDaniel – a new permanently affordable condominium development – now stands in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood where the iconic actress and singer once grew up. Built...
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Melat Kiros, 29-year-old Democrat, wins election to Congress
Denver voters on Tuesday elected Melat Kiros, 29-year-old former attorney and democratic socialist, as the congressional representative from Colorado’s 1st District. The Associated Press called the race at about 7:30 p.m. Kiros led with 78% of the vote, ahead of Republican Christy Peterson with 14% and unaffiliated candidate Shimon Blau with 6%. Kiros is the […]
The Denver Gazette
Aurora City Council to discuss city budget, data center tax incentives
The Aurora City Council is slated to discuss an ordinance about tax incentives for data centers, hear updates on chamber accessibility and vote on the city’s 2027 budget in Monday night’s meetings. In Monday’s study session, the council will discuss an ordinance put forth by the mayor that would amend the city code to prohibit […]