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South metro leaders oppose Polis’, Democrats’ housing bill Would strip local control BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As Gov. Jared Polis works to find a solution to the lack of affordable and attainable housing in Colorado, local
leaders are voicing concerns over the sweeping legislation proposed through the state Legislature known as SB23-213. The bill would preempt a great deal of local control over land use by setting state mandates for greater housing density and reduced parking requirements.
Nearly a week after Polis and Democratic lawmakers unveiled the land use bill to address the growing housing crisis, Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully said the biggest issue is taking away local power. “Arapahoe County is a reflection of the good that is happening in
our state,” she said. “We have come together to look at our successes and take on our challenges. I have some concerns on how this one-size-fitsall approach is going to work.” Warren-Gully said with 13 cities and towns in Arapahoe County, SEE HOUSING, P2
Metro district, water board elections to be held May 2 Absentee deadline is April 25 BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
congregations nominated a teacher to be honored and celebrated. A soft melody began to be played on the organ and everyone took their seat. Behind the podium sat principals and directors of Douglas County schools and leadership staff
As upcoming elections are approaching, the Highlands Ranch Metro District Board of Directors has three open seats in the local to be held on Tuesday, May 2. The metro district is composed of an elected seven-member board of directors who represent the entire community. The board sets policy and assists staff in budget preparation, maintenance of roadway landscaping, construction of storm drainage facilities and parks and open space. According to a press release from the Highlands Ranch Metro District, six candidates are running for the three open seats. Renee Anderson, who is currently the chair of the Highlands Ranch Metro District is running for another term in the Southwest Region.
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Dr. Christopher Page Jr., principal of Highlands Ranch High School, gives a speech at the annual teacher appreciation night. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
Seniors honor teachers, educators in special event Over 30 recognized BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
“As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and our own happiness.”
A quote by Dieter F. Uchtdorf was used as the theme for a recent teacher appreciation event that brought people together. The Highlands Ranch Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted the annual Teacher Appreciation Award night where each graduating senior in various
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