Colorado Political News Brief – 1.5.20101

Hickenlooper says bye-bye to Denver City Council.

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper waxed a little philosophical in his final meeting with Denver’s City Council this morning, in the weekly Mayor-Council meeting that is usually a preview of the week’s governmental issues… Read More


Let it snow -- just make sure you shovel it within 24 hours.
That's the message the Boulder City Council sent Tuesday when it approved -- for the second time in three months -- new rules for when residents and businesses in Boulder must have their sidewalks cleared of snow and ice... Read More


Sobanet is Hick’s pick for Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting.
Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper announced today Henry Sobanet will be Director of the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting… Read More


Gov. Ritter Signs on to ICE Measure.
Gov. Bill Ritter on Tuesday approved the use of a divisive federal program that identifies illegal immigrants through the fingerprints of every person booked into jail, angering dozens of groups and lawmakers who argue it will lead to unjust deportations and racial profiling… Read More


Hickenlooper picks Reggie Bicha for Human Services.
Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper announced Tuesday that Reggie Bicha will be Executive Director of the Department of Human Services… Read More


Former TV Anchor announces his bid for Denver City Council.
Former 7NEWS anchor and reporter Steve Saunders has announced he's running for the vacant District 5 Denver City Council seat… Read More