While Democrats in the state legislature voted against a bill Tuesday that sought to help implement a statewide database of sole-source government contracts, a local Democrat is bucking the trend of his party by calling for more transparency and competition.
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Follow this topic by RSSThe week's news: Black Hawk mayor buys paper; Aurora tows the wrong car
FTS managing editor Brad Jones and staff writer Kate Melvin look at some stories you might have missed this week in Colorado news.
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Aurora citizens look to triple fees on new home construction
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June 23, 2009The City and County of Denver recently waived fees for some building permits, with citizens clearing the way for over $6 million in construction spending. Meanwhile, a group of Aurora citizens are working to place an initiative on the November ballot that would triple a recently enacted impact fee assessed on new home construction. The proposal is being made in the name of equity, but developers say the change will result in a downturn in construction spending in an already soft market.
Aurora City Councilman Beer argues against sole-source contracts
February 4, 200910/15: Aurora gets hosed by RTD
Add Aurora to the list of communities angry over a bait-and-switch routine from government.
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The week in Colorado news: Where were the DNC protesters?
Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a look back on the DNC in Denver, a proposed fuel surcharge on speeding tickets in Aurora, and a tax increase question in El Paso County.
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