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| |  | A woman places her ballot into a Denver votes ballot drop box beneath an American flag, with another person walking in the background. (Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images) |
| 🗳️ Your Guide to Local Ballot Guides | The November election is right around the corner, and your ballot is in the mail. Between 14 statewide ballot measures and tons of important races, figuring out your ballot can feel like a part-time job. No fear! Local newsrooms and election officials have done some of the homework for you. Whether you are voting in Denver, Aurora or somewhere else in the metro area, we’ve rounded up resources to help you get informed before Nov. 3. | - Not sure where to begin? CPR has a little bit of everything, from statewide races to ballot measures. They’ve also got a tool to help you see what’s on your specific ballot, so you’re not digging through information that does not apply to you.
- Voting in Denver? Denverite has you covered with a breakdown of local races and issues that could affect your neighborhood, plus some of those ballot questions that might leave you a little confused.
- Calling all Aurora voters! The Sentinel has a guide to help you get familiar with the candidates and issues on their ballots. Because what’s happening in Denver might look a bit different from Denver.
- Looking for another perspective? The Denver Gazette has a guide for metro Denver voters covering major races, ballot questions, and some of the important dates to keep on your radar.
- Live in Lakewood, Arvada, or Golden? Jefferson County Elections can help you find information about your ballot, voting locations and important deadlines.
- How about Littleton? Littleton residents, you’re covered too! The city’s election page points you to the county election offices serving your area so you can find the info that’s relevant to your neighborhood.
- Want to go straight to the source? There’s always the Blue Book. It’s the state’s official guide to ballot measures, with explanations and arguments from both sides to help you understand what exactly you’re voting on.
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| | | Did you know young people make up 1 in 4 Denver voters? That’s real power, and voting is how we use it. | We’re New Era Colorado. We’ve registered nearly 250,000 young voters to make sure our generation has a seat at the table. | Make your voice heard. Drop off your ballot or vote in person by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. | Be the change this election. | |
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| What Denver's Talking About |
|  | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, wearing a dark suit and red tie, gestures while speaking at a podium. Two officials stand behind him, with American and Colorado flags in the background.(Helen H. Richardson / Media News Group / The Denver Post via Getty Images) |
| ⛽ A Little Relief at the Pump? | Colorado drivers are feeling the pinch, with gas prices averaging more than $4 a gallon. That’s why Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order aimed at lowering fuel costs last Friday.. [Denver7] | - Will it make a difference: The order allows fuel trucks to carry heavier loads and temporarily relaxes certain diesel restrictions. But don't expect prices to plummet overnight. Even Polis acknowledges that changes may only save drivers a few cents per gallon.
| | 🌭 Hot Dog Drama in LoDo | LoDo residents say the growing number of food carts operating without permits is creating a free-for-all on all neighborhood streets, especially when the bars close. Neighbors are raising concerns about the sidewalk congestion, sanitation, and public safety, with reports of five hot dog carts literally exploding in recent months.. [BusinessDen 🔒] | - Will city leaders respond? City officials are considering stronger enforcement measures, including confiscating carts from vendors operating illegally.
| | 🚨 Aurora Protestors Push for Police Chief’s Removal | Protestors packed Monday night’s Aurora City Council meeting, demanding the removal of Police Chief Todd Chamberlain over concerns about police accountability and transparency. City leaders have agreed to meet with organizers to hear their concerns, although City Manager Jason Batchelor says that firing the chief is not on the table. [Denver Gazette] | - The backstory: Organizers with the group Epitome of Black Excellence have spent more than two years pushing for police accountability following the fatal shooting of Kilyn Lewis by Aurora Police. They’ve also criticized Chamberlain’s appointment, saying the community wasn’t given a voice in the decision. Mayor Mike Coffman has defended the chief, pointing to improvements in public safety. [Denver Gazette]
| | ✈️ Another Security Scare at DIA? | For the second time this year, someone has made it past Denver International Airport’s secured perimeter. Police say a 23-year-old man was detained Saturday after being spotted walking on the airfield and was later transported to a hospital. The incident comes just five months after a deadly runway breach, renewing scrutiny of airport officials over perimeter security and what is being done to prevent another incident. [Denverite] |
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