Friday, December 3, 2010

Colorado Political News Brief – 12.3.2010

RTD could ask for a vote on FasTracks sales tax.
The Regional Transportation District may ask voters next November to approve a new statewide sales tax to support development of the FasTracks rail transit program… Read More

Hickenlooper is still looking for visionary leaders.
Today’s the deadline for applications to head state departments, and within two to three weeks Hickenlooper expects to begin announcing cabinet appointments… Read More

Commission on Higher Education considers a strategic plan.
The Colorado Strategic planning committee will consider a plan its hopes will help save Colorado’s state-funded colleges and universities… Read More

The ups and downs of Colorado Springs “Strong Mayor” system.
Changing Colorado Springs' form of government from council-managed to strong-mayor has created quite a strain for city officials… Read More

Gov. Ritter waxes nostalgic at the Community College of Aurora.
While addressing a crowd of students, faculty and administrators gathered in a lecture room at the Community College of Aurora, Ritter started by summoning his roots. “We had a little wheat farm, it was 1750 S. Chambers Road. I’m the product of Aurora.” … Read More

Campaign for Colorado Springs strong mayor spent almost $1 million.
Shattering previous records for a city election, developers David and Chris Jenkins poured more than three-quarters of a million dollars into the campaign urging voters to switch to a strong-mayor system of government in Colorado Springs… Read More

Why AG Suthers wouldn't defend Arizona-style immigration bill in court.
If the Democrats wanted to have some fun for a change, they ought to let Lambert’s bill pass. Then they could watch its sponsors try to cajole state Attorney General John Suthers, a fellow Republican, into defending it in federal court. That’s where opponents will immediately take it, just as they did in Arizona… Read More

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