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Puxatawny Phil said there would be an early spring. I think the cold and snow froze his brain a little. Poor little guy.
Very striking and beautifully stunning banner about Black History Month, Gateway! This website is incredible!
Colorado is a sanctuary state which makes every city in this state a sanctuary city. Another word for sanctuary could be a welfare state. "Colorado is the only state holding on to a 1930's welfare program. People can qualify just by moving into Colorado, even if they never paid any state tax." Colorado currently has an "unsustainable situation in which half of Colorado's families are paying child care health costs for the other half."....."with government programs planned to grow faster than citizens ability to fund them." Baby "boomers make up about a third of Colorado's population. In Denver, sometimes called the nation's boomer capital, 35.6 percent of the population is over 45." (Denver Post, Jan. 16, 2011, Penn R. Pfiffner and Mary Winter.)
"In a 2006, special session, the legislature passed a Bill largely prohibiting the expenditure of taxpayer money on illegal immigrants." Being a sanctuary state has nothing to do with race and everything to do with the taxpayer's money largely paid in to Colorado by the boomer generations. "Legislators are responsible for creating the budget." "A Federal law change allows those already on free and reduced-price school lunches and supplemental nutrition programs to automatically qualify for some state medical aid." All they will have to do is reapply on the computer to qualify. (Denver Post, Jan. 23, 2011, Alicia Cardwell and Michael Booth.)
"13 flee vehicle on I-70 after driver arrested; authorities capture 11." "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials ... are checking the legal status of the 11 people." (Denver Post, Jan. 30, 2011, Kirk Mitchell.)
This has nothing to do with race and everything to do with welfare payments, unemployment, birth right citizenship and health care benefits.
Estelle,
NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL FOR BEING JUST HUMAN!
to Estelle Remington,
I hear a lot of what is wrong, but what I would like to hear is what is a good solution. I would remind you that we are talking about people here.
dusty,
love what you do. I like to compare what is going on between Brighton and good ole C town!
Do you know if Commerce City has done its state of the city?
your title "ADCO FIASCO"
is perfect. Sums it up!
Please everyone keep the pressure on Estelle to to be forthright and call her out on her racist rants. This lady wants to be on City Council very soon. I think she just has too much time on her hands and watches too much Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly - don't deny it Estelle - it is OBVIOUS! Take all your free time Estelle and put it to good use and start building the ADDITIONAL park in our neighborhood that YOU so desperately need.
Can't believe you selfish people try to make a comparison to the Columbine tragedy. In every society there will be crimes however crime by illegals can be prevented by securing our boarders and deporting all of those who sneaked into the country.
There are too many people on foreign soils waiting to get their opportunity to come to America. They have learned English so not to burden us. They are attending schools to come here both having some education and a respect for the country and it's people.
How selfish to think because you sneaked in we should accept you over those in waiting. Illegals have over burdened our schools and taxed our nations work force leaving so many unemployed because
we can't accept low wages nor except living by standards of mexico's poor. Use that energy to make a change in mexico. Mexico has lots of money so return, use that free US provided education and make some changes there.
You can't sneak into someone's home and start living neither can sneak into a country. It's illegal!!!!
Yo...have you ever listened to Glen Beck. He doesn't sound at all racist. Now Estelle, yes she does....don't go by rumor, listen to a person yourself.
I have listened to his show, it is definately NOT racist. Kinda funny sometimes though.
Let's all gang up on Estelle sounds like cyber bullying to me. I hope that the blog writers are more mature than that. This certainly shows the amount of fear this person has that the truth will be told. Please, come out from behind your anonymous and use your real name so people can see you as you really are! This is not about humanity or race, this is about lying on Mortgage, voting and job applications, about accepting welfare payments never paid into, about forcing Americans to pay for health care into the billions of dollars all in the name of special privilege because of an open border. *About shootings: The shooting of a California couple in their vacation trailer, the shooting of a border rancher and a child, the shooting of a border guard, a massive grave of 72 people, the killing of over 2000+ people in one town in one year, people beheaded and their heads put on stakes, the hit and run of Jose Medina by an illegal immigrant. * Read Jan. blog.
anonymous - you must be able to read people's minds. I don't know that I will run for any office, I never watch Glenn Beck or Bill O'Riley, I can not stand Glenn Beck. I research my materials and print direct quotes. I don't have a lot of time on my hands because I am busy with family and writing. We have 12 children and 16 grandchildren who always need something. Your comments come out of nothing but your own pride and vanity. Estelle
Being here in America illegal is pretty black and white. Either you are here Illegally or your not and you should be held responsible.
Estelle Remington has every right to voice her opinion. That is what is great about our country.
Yes, she (Estelle) does have the right. I respect that. I also have the right to voice my view too!
The fact is people will do anything to better their life. I ask you, what is wrong with this idea?
We have no compassion for those who are not as well off as a bunch of you out there.
Some of us aren't given cars and houses and outrageous salaries. I ask you to all remember that we are talking about people here, not objects. And YES a lot of those people are children!
dusty, still waiting for the report on why benson was pulled from his boards and commissions!
dusty whatever happened to the Germany trip update?
since we are all asking questions. Whatever happened to the family suing ccpd for shooting their dog? Settled? Family lose? ccpd lose?
Might as well ask about update on S.SALAZAR (Comm City Employee from Economic Dev.) suing city status.
Yes Cheo, It is really easy to talk about illegal immigration when all you do is think of it in terms as objects breaking a black and white law.
So all of you consider this situation. Pretend that you wake up tomorrow and you are in one of the many poverty areas in Mexico. What would you do? Would you also not do everything in your power to better your life for you and more importantly your family?
Denver Post Article: "Plea deal clears way for testimony in Adams County paving scandal"...
Click: http://tinyurl.com/4frydxc
No need to pretend, illegal immigration is black and white. Too many people in worst conditions than mexico are waiting to come to America the right way. Those sneaking in do not deserve preference over those in waiting. AND CC has an image problem because of it.
One thing about Estelle. She is one of only a very few to put her name to her remarks. That, in itself, is remarkable.
Dustin, any idea on when Comm City SOC will be?
Does "SOC" mean State of the City?
If so, then no I am not positive when is will be delivered.
Just a note, last year it was around the month of April.
I was recently told a possible explanation for the Commerce City State of the City being delivered later in the year is due to the fact that the elections use to be in April.
Currently, the Commerce City elections are now in November.
Dusty,
Just an FYI, that is exactly why the Commerce City state of the city is given in later then most other state addresses.
Commerce City Council Gives Funds to non-profits. See list of 2011 Quality Community Foundation Grant Awards...
http://ow.ly/3RJ5Q
A great program! Many on the non-profits are hurting because of the bad economy.
Nice positive Commerce City tidbit.
Dusty,
I may be wrong but I think Commerce City is the only metro Denver city that has a program like this!
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. As my husband and I age, we take great joy in watching movies with a drink of something and holding hands and I just love those kisses. We plan an overnight trip up to Black Hawk, not for the gambling but for the food. I wanted to say that I am from Philadelphia while my husband is just a country boy raised on a wheat farm who listens to Glenn Beck and Bill O'Riley and we are Republican and Democrat. This makes for some interesting discussions, we both stand our ground, but, I enjoy his down to earth wisdom. Treasure those you love because time has a way of slipping by and you are old before you know it.
wow! positive news about cc!
A portion the the Quality Community Foundation Grant Awards money is coming from the Mile High Music Festival ticket proceeds.
I am a proud Republican who lives in Commerce City.
A dollar a day to the Colorado Republican Party will helps us prepare for the all-important 2012 Presidential campaign
Donate here: https://cologop.webconnex.com/dollar
It's a nice gesture and will get them in the headlines but If the city can donate money they can lower my taxes; It's not fair to me. I can choose my own charities and get the federal credit.
Not surprised at all at the 93% response of Commerce City has image problem. Nothing new! You can do your own survey, ask 10 of your friends and family and see what they say.
What is the real challenge now, is what are we going to do about it?
That my fellow residents is the REAL question!
to be honest 93% is a little low. I really do not know anyone who would say that no, cc does not have some kind of a negative stigma.
It is my opinion that the mayor, city council, and city staff need to listen to what people are saying about the city image and take some actual steps to improve the image by making decisions and choices that are ethical and are for the greater good of all the people who have invested in businesses and homes in Commerce City.
Yes the image of Commerce City can be cleaned up, but it is going to take a tremendous amount of hard work and new leaders who actually have the people’s best interests at heart and are willing to be held accountable for their actions and will listen to the people they represent.
The decision to allow Denver’s waste water treatment plant here and the smell from that and the smells from the refinery only adds insult to injury when anyone visits here.
Both city staff and council do listen and does know about the Commerce City "stigma". It is a tremendous challenge. I would ask you all to do your part by getting the good positive news out about Commerce City.
Commerce City: Marijuana Grow Discovered During Search Warrant...
http://tinyurl.com/4qnyo7j
Since this is a new business in Commerce City and he additionally had upgraded his property with additions to it, is the city going to step up to the plate and give him the economic incentives he deserves? If we can't have food, at least we can have some pleasure. I'd rather see incentives go to this guy than a fast food hamburger place that has national advertising already. (McDonalds)
I agree that our city has image problems.
I also feel that it has gotten better.
Sure I still get the little teasing jabs at work (they are meant in fun). I also know that friends that have been to my home say the north area is not what they expected..ie; very nice.
The word is getting out, people drive to DIA and see signs on 104th that we are also Commerce City.
Changes in ideas don't happen overnight.
I remember when Thornton and Westminster (that goes back a ways) were not well spoken of.
Dustin,
Absolutely beautiful photo of Reunion. Amazing eye!
I was so happy to hear about the new business in the northern range of Commerce City, the pot growing guy. So many new home businesses in the northern range, so many motivated people. All due to the city's new economic incentive package, way to go Commerce City! So look on the new list of Commerce City businesses next time, you will see "Can O Bis".
I hear a lot of positives about the north range and a lot of people thinks it's a city called Reunion.
It is very different from the core city.
Think spending the money on more signs is a waste as more people and business move in, better chance of a split or name change for city.
GN, asked this of you in the past: I can't get an answer from city employees who sound like they're struggling to speak broken English at city hall.
How do we get English only printing of city documents with our tax dollars to a vote of U.S. citizens in this city. The mayor nor my council bothered to respond to e-mails either.
Dusty, I can answer this one!
To Anonymous (English Only),
FIRST, Anytime you have a word with the word "ONLY" following it, you are asking for trouble.
The picture of Commerce City will be more clear after the final 2010 census number come out soon. But, the majority of the city is most likely Hispanic. In order to communicate with the entire city, it is essential that Spanish be included in all city communication efforts.
Dustin,
Can you ask if Commerce City is ever going to do anything with the re-branding effort of Prairie Gateway?
It has been a while since they announced it and I still see nothing really happening. Don't get me wrong, it is Par for the Course for the City.
Just wondering if you heard anything. Like at least a website launch?
CC is 2 steps behind like usual.
Lets all take a look at the surrounding crossing areas.
Brighton's Adams Crossing
http://www.adamscrossingcolorado.com/index.shtml
Stapleton
http://www.stapletondenver.com/
Commerce City's Victory Crossing
When you try to get any information about it all you come up with is articles from Denver Post and Gateway News
To anyone holding their breath on any news on Victory Crossing, don't do it, because you will turn blue. We have an incompetent Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City staff. Our Economic Development Director has never done any economic development anywhere, she has no experience. So our only hope is to get people to run for the office of Mayor and City Council this November who are competent enough themselves so they can hire an actual real city manager who has experience as a city manager and who can hire competent people who have degrees in the areas we need them to have expertise in. So wait til fall 2011.
Pro City, you've acknowledged what's wrong in this city.
1. I asked how to get it to the vote of the the people. Your response basically: It's not up to the voters...council makes all city decisions based upon personal conviction.
2. You're saying the census will prove what we already know: we have a large illegal immigrant populace in south CC. This clearly delineates the south from the north and further drive the areas apart.
by printing in spanish the city sends a clear message - This will always be a "tale of two cities".
With that response you've lost my support for any future political endeavors. It's about the people not you!!
I want to compliment Brittney Morris. She is one of the first employees to actually post the powerpoint and/or handouts for CC so the citizens can have them.
Thank you Brittney!!!
Are you going to take any more surveys? Can you ask if people plan on staying in Commerce City and Brighton long term or are they going to be selling their homes and leaving or something like that? Do people think this is a good area to stay in for a long time?
Where is Brittany Morris posting her power points so we can see them? I have never seen them???
NEWS FLASH! The city of Commerce City is not doing anything about anything ever so quit complaining about it.
Why didn't the Gateway News cover the business summit? Isn't the Gateway a Commerce City business? Further, aren't they the "local newspaper"? Seems like a pretty big story in Commerce City not to be covered. Also, why don't you cover council meetings anymore? Is your only purpose to sell ads on your website, tweet, posting news releases coming out of city hall, and to find out answers to the questions posted on the blog? If so, then that is not the purpose a "local newspaper" in my opinion. The purpose is to report the news going on in the city - good and bad - so the ENTIRE community knows what is going on.
DRCOG celebrates the most livable communities in Denver Metro area:
- Villagio at Inverness
- Downtown Lakewood and Belmar
- The city of Centennial with IKEA
- The West Colfax Association of Neighbors, WeCAN
- BuCu West Development Center
- Downtown Lyons
- The North Boulder, NoBo, District
- Transforming South Broadway to a Living Street
- Historic Olde Town Arvada
Why no CC? I thought we were the best of the best?
Sorry we missed the Business Summit. We got really busy that day. Was there anything newsworthy mentioned?
Further, if you have ANY news about Commerce City, please inform us. We can only report what we know.
Thanks for the comments and keep them coming.
Dustin,
Don't worry you missed nothing. Nothing at all that is "News Worthy".
To sum it up it was a big Ad of how great our ED department is and how great the incentive program is.
Pretty much a waste of time, Just like year before.
The business summit was a bit bigger then that. Dusty, you should ask for the Power Points and post some of the good stuff coming out of the city.
Oxymoron: Commerce City Business Summit.
GN, on the subject of Business in CC,
Are we not past the timeline for walmart building as laid out in the famous Flannery letter?
So does that mean, no walmart?
dkeys....it means walmart being walmart will build when they want. Their two new stores in the north are not as busy as they expected.
Therefore ours will be delayed.
Whoa GN! HELLO RED! Love the site. Happy V-Day to you too.
Also, if the stores in the north for walmart are not busy, then where is that 300 mill of leakage going?
Doesnt that mean we might never see a walmart in N. range.
Also, arent they past their deadline to get incentive.
PS anyone hear how Neelan likes Lakewood?
I dont care if we get a walmart or kings or even safeway.
just not a Sunflower Markets!
Tonight, Commerce City Staff will try to say Commerce City added 210 new businesses? Is this real businesses or just people who "pulled" business permits?
COMMERCE CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE by Brittany A. Morris...
http://tinyurl.com/4zh5umo
why not shop locally this valentines day at Best Yet Flowers.
located at 7687 Brighton Blvd.
Commerce City CO 80022
so where did checkers move too? moved out of business? are they coming back?
CHECKERS IS GONE!!!!!!!!
my god! I live there! I didn't even realize it was gone! poor auto store!
No need for car parts, just get a job with commerce city and we'll throw in a new car with the incentive package.
Our voting US citizens have no say in how we spend their tax dollars.
hey CHECKERS! does 'moved' mean 'went out of business'
Did the CC SPIN team help you with that one?
Where the hell are we going to get our headlights from? OH thats right WAL MART is coming soon!
I find it funny you are all complaining. Maybe if you shopped locally checkers would still be here!
Think before you comment!!!!!!!!!
any clue on what will replace the checkers or will it be up for lease?
Commerce City Manager Flannery: King Soopers at 104th is progressing on schedule. Foundations could be seen as soon as end of August.
So China is cool again because the mayor is out in November?
YES! as long as it has NOTHING to do with Paul Natale it is okay to do!
If he likes it, you hate it. If he hates it, you like it.
Par for the course!
great news about walmart in the south getting a facelift. Once again the south gets everything. and we in the north are screwed!
hey Gateway News,
I am confused, you already released the king sooper on 104th news. Why are you doing it again?
Derrick,
Your right, it is just a quick update. Letting you know it is still being worked on.
very interesting news.
what does walmart know that kings doesnt or maybe what does kings know that walmart doesnt.
why would one build and the other hold off?
What a interesting dance.
ALSO, will this kings news push walmart in building faster?!?
Stay tuned
When Kings Soopers is fianlly built, how bad is this going to efeect Brighton?
Finally we can capture some of that leakage.
Wake up people, if we want businesses to come to the north we need to break from commerce city. Shea, had to make King Soopers happen.
Funny how they use pictures and demographics of the north range to try to sell the south? It's not working...
Recall everyone
How many times do you all have to be told - major national and international corporations like Wal-Mart and King Soopers will build when and only when their highly paid number crunchers, demographic researchers, development professionals and a whole host of other professionals determine that a PROFIT can be made immediately or in the very near future if they build a store in X spot in X City regardless of the the name of the City, regardless of the name of the City Manager, regardless of the Name of the Mayor, regardless of the name of the ED Director, regardless of everything except the ability to turn a profit. Please, all of you realize this is not Mayberry here and we are not dealing with Emmit"s Appliance Repair Shop, unfortunately, I hate to say that we do sort of have Gomer and Barney running the show at City Hall though.
Wes, you are a real piece of work. Your constant snide remarks are getting old (no I don't agree with everything that the city does).
To the commentor about Shea bringing the K.S.
Developers have to provide a good deal for potential business. If you listen you would know from Kings reps own mouths that this was a group effort and deal between Kings, Shea and city.
So many of the comments here are a dam--d if you do dam--d if you don't.
Hey, look who just moved into Commerce City:
Frontrange Entreprenuers - 10175 Ventura St Commerce City
internet sales of various items
Honest Soap Co - 9238 E 109th Ave Commerce City
manufacturing & sales of handmade soap
RSR Limited LLC - 4940 Niagara St Commerce City
automotive services
Sabrina Andersen - 14700 E 104th Ave Commerce City
house cleaning services
Neketa Inc. - 7011 E 53rd Pl Commerce City
flooring installation & services
Eagle Marketing Inc - 16101 E 119th Ave Commerce City
cabinet sales representative
AAA Custom Seamless Gutters - 7471 E 80th Ave Commerce City
gutters & downspouts
Doug's Automotive - 5181 E 56th Ave Commerce City
custom car builder
Imagen Boutique - 6115 E 72nd Ave Commerce City
retail sales of clothes, shoes & accessories
We have no rec center, we have no real parks (like so. pioneer park), we were lied to about walmart. We have no sit down restaurants, we have only promises of a kings soopers, we have absolutely nothing for our kids to do in the north except for kicking rocks on 104th, which by the way looks like hell, with trash and rocks all of the road, going to really hurt someone someday, if not kill them.
and you say I have snide remarks! I wonder why?
speaking of sit down restaurants, The south really does not have that many place to go either. There is Gala Gardens and a bunch of Mexican places like El Jardin, but that is really about it. Matter of fact, Wes, you should come on down to the core part of town and visit, we dont bite.
this pro city person is a joke. home based business? really? we need a change in city hall sooner than later.
and yes, you are dam'd if you do CRAP and if you don't do CRAP. Do something right and we'll give praise.
Hate to ask. It is great that King Soopers is coming to 104th. Would be really nice to get a real sit down restaurant like a Chilis or Applebees or some nice chain restaurant.
Already know about Yums and Bison Grill. Personally not a fan of either.
I believe some of those things, we all want, will come once Kings breaks ground. They want a good anker business to draw the public in.
Gina I agree with you. The south doesn't have much a choice of sit down restaurants. A couple of good ones, but Wes being the complainer and snob that he is won't venture to the core.
Couch quarterbacks are a dime a dozen.
Dusty, can you find out what happened Mugsy's Coffee in Derby?
I think they are gone.
Maybe you could find out about if Commerce City has a ongoing list of who is going out of business so we can really have the whole story of not just the "new" business.
Commerce City Council is asking for input on new priorities for their so called retreat.
My question is why would the list be any different from last time they did this.
1. Financial stability
2. Economic development
3. Communication
4. Public safety
5. Transportation and transit infrastructure investment
6. Restructured council meetings
7. Community planning and development
8. Constructive relationships (local, regional, national, international)
9. Parks, trails and recreation
10. Public health, wellness and quality of life
11. Environmental sustainability
12. Legislative/lobbying
13. Youth initiatives
Can't wait to see the new list. You all think it will be much different from this one?
hey wes,
why dont you run for a elected position in commerce city since you seem to have all of the answers.
ward 2, at large and mayor will all be vacant in nov!
Dusty, please verify with city but,
yes I do believe Mugys Coffee shop (featured in the City Publication not too long ago) Free Advertising is GONE GONE GONE!
What happened?
Great Job to Commerce City's own Mizraim Cordero appointed to the Rangeview Library District Board of Trustees.
Wes:
Step away from your keyboard.
Give off you duff.
Stop complaining
Start doing.
Like someone else suggested
RUN FOR COUNCIL OR MAYOR
since you have all the answers!!
For grins, any ideas for good names should the northern enclave become its own city?
personally, I'm so disappointed with the inexperience and inaction of city hall I stopped associating cc with my mailing address.
Since I can't sell for what I owe it makes me feel better.
I heard that the city will be sending Mr Flannery and Ms Morris to China this year. Do we really need more of this? What did we get when Mr Flannery went to Germany? Gateway, can u check into this please?
As a home owner in the north, i am concerned about my property values. You would think that the city would be as well. Why then is the ED department trying to give incentives for junk yards and ugly trashy storage lots to locate along 104th Avenue? Give it a couple of years and the northern range will look like the old city. That saddens me.
Exciting news about the City of Brighton's new water park!
I enjoyed listening to our new Director of Communication's report at the last City Council meeting. I did not write down her name but she appears to have hit the floor running in just 4 weeks. She seems right on top of her position and I was particularly impressed with the fact that she mentioned that we have to look at and set our Benchmarks to see where we are going. I welcome her on board and I feel she really cares about our community and how she can help us to dialog better. The survey on how CC communicates was right on and as a group of citizens, we want to have much more input into the way our city is run. After 25 years, the Beacon has left us without a point of reference for activities and events that have occurred each week. They provided a special service in that they did attend all the meetings and reported on them.
Commerce City is not sending anyone to China. A Chinese delegation is coming to the United States. We will be sending up to three from Commerce City to that event in the USA.
It was planned that the Mayor would speak at the event.
At last Monday's City Council meeting, there was a presentation by Fast Tracks and RTD on the proposed line A-2 that runs up through Commerce City. Fast Tracks would like to pass a tax at the next elections to pay for their proposed new line. However, Council member, Benson reminded them that the money they have already collected to build that line was used instead to build the Southern and Southwestern lines. I agree with councilman Benson in that we want to make sure that the money collected up here to build that line stays up here and is not used elsewhere. But, Fast Tracks and RTD would not commit to that guarantee. I for one will not vote for a 4% tax up North that will not be used to build a line in the North.
Councilman Rene Bullock brought up the fact that as the Major and Major Pro-Tem are term limited we need a "plan of succession." Which only makes sense. Council members voted for two representatives to attend the ICSU conference at Las Vegas and council women Snyder volunteered to attend. City Council took a vote and over Rene Bullock's nomination of councilman, Benson, because" it was his time" and it was, council member's, McEldowney and Synder were voted in to go to Las Vegas. We do need to start thinking in terms of passing on the baton to those that might be continuing on in years to come. Council members that are term limited will use these conventions to further their own interests, networking and resume building and not use this experience for Commerce City.
Has anything ever come out of ICSU conference at Las Vegas?
looks like walmart is doing just fine! Wal-Mart Q4 profit up 27%
So why are they stalling on the north store?
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/morning_call/2011/02/wal-mart-q4-profit-up-27.html?s=newsletter&ed=2011-02-22&ana=e_den_rdup
Please remember the Hodges in your prayers.
Dick & Mary Hodge's son Andy has passed.
Andy died this weekend. The services will be at the Brighton United Methodist Church at 11 AM on Saturday the 26th.
Estelle, the Beacon was a one sided negative piece of unprofessional garbage. You have got to be kidding! Get real and good riddance to the Be-a-con.
Also Estelle, it seems that you are ALWAYS on this website's blog and this website is gatewaynews.org. So if you would read this website as much as you spend time writing on the blog on this website, you would have no void in any news.
Estelle, remember Jason Mceldowny still has two plus years on council. Therefore the future baton is passed with his presence at ICSC.
Benson's term is over this year. In my opinion he has done nothing for the north and will not get my vote to come back.
Snyder and Mceldowny were better picks to go to the Vegas conference.
really sad news about Mugsy's in Derby. They had really good live music. maybe they could move up north somewhere. I think they could do really well up here.
When is commerce city going to evaluate what going to Las Vegas really accomplishes.
Has anything ever come out of those numerous trips to Vegas? Besides bills that go back to the tax payers?
If anything has ever come out of Vegas I would love to hear about it.
to Wes,
First "Commerce City" is a name of a city and should be capitalized!
Second, going to LV for the ICSC is essential for ANY city to attend.
I think you should learn more about what the event you are putting down is all about before you just start spouting out your usual rubbish.
Here is the website:
http://www.icsc.org/
news about David Foster, anyone remember who he is? If not, ask your local Commerce City council member. It is likely he gave them money or has some connection to giving someone them money.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/lookoutcolorado/2011/02/23/76-joyce-foster-supports-bill-benefiting-david-foster/76/?utm_medium=facebook
Listen to this meeting to hear how your tax dollars are spent in Adams County and how bids are awarded in Adams County.
You all should listen to this for sure at minutes 6, minutes 22, and minutes 37.
http://adams.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=904
U.S. Census UPDATE...
Adams County population change: Year 2000 was 363,857... Year 2010 is 441,603... A Population Difference of 77,746 or 21.37%
City of Brighton population change: Year 2000 was 20,905... Year 2010 is 33,352...A Population Difference of 12,447 or 59.54%
Commerce City population change: Year 2000 was 20,991... Year 2010 is 45,913... A Population Difference of 24,922 or 118.73%
Great census info GN: you happen to know how many are Hispanic?
So Brighton had a 59.54% increase with population of 33,352 and Commerce City a whooping 118% increase with a population of 45,913 and Brighton still lands all the development and upgraded services like a new water park? What in the world is wrong with Commerce City?
In a recent study on communication by CC council, one of the bullet points on the survey was that a majority of those taking said survey said they missed the Beacon. Watch the latest video of the City Council meeting. When, you write rude comments about something that tells all the readers that you are out of control and can not make comments in an educated manner. If, you disagree with someone, then write down your thoughts and give your reasons why. There is no need for name calling. I read all of the Gateway News web sites and read the hard copy when I can get it. I save those articles that interest me just like I have saved articles from the Beacon for over 5 years in my notebook library.
In the Angelou Economic Survey, I believe, they said that about 53% of CC population was Hispanic. Today, I would think that it would be closer to 63% or more. My question would be what percentage of our population is qualified to collect welfare and food stamps and how many are on unemployment benefits? That would give us a better picture of where we are economically. In Adams #14 School District, I believe about 70 to 75% of students qualify for the free lunch program and some medical aide. There may be new figures since, I looked this up. The big question is what percentage of Federal and State Welfare is the population of CC living on? Because, when those funds are no longer available, how, are we going to support half the city? In an article by Kimberly Dvorak of the San Diego County Political Buzz Examiner, she said, "The problem with illegal immigration ....Their parents (Anchor babies.) evidently immigrated here in order to get on social services." "FAIR estimated the yearly total for America's illegal immigration stood at $113 billion." What does Colorado pay out in benefits each year? (Federation for American Immigration Reform a Washington D.C. think tank.) Finally, that's what is great about America, we still have freedom of speech, press and vote. As a majority of one, where do you think you get your right to put others down?
anytime you can have more then one news vehicle it is a win win for everyone. I miss the Beacon. Still think they are getting more credit then they deserve. But that happens when something goes away. Just like Harold Kite.
VERY WELL PUT!!!!!!!!!
I miss the Beacon too! I miss getting it, unrolling it, letting it sit over night. then reading the outdated stories.
Of course today, I can just find out news in a second. But that neither here or there.
ADAMS COUNTY IS A MESS!
Who ever said that people get "Heroised" after they go away is right on.
Sorry people but this is the TRUTH. It happened with the last Commerce City manager also. The council got rid of him, then after things settled, some could not stop raving about what a great job he did.
It is just human nature.
You feel sorry for something that has been around for a while, then all of a sudden just goes away.
It is what it is.
I am a bit new, what is the Beacon?
The Beacon was a weekly newspaper in Commerce City for 20 plus years.
They currently have a website.
www.commercecitybeacon.com
estelle,
did you say you were a democrat?
how does Brighton have 12,000 less people, yet they get home depot, target and lowes!
Something is not adding up here!
In regards to Commerce City Economic Development Update by Brittany Morris, the Gateway News has the following questions:
http://ow.ly/43110
Commerce City Says: "Based on our experience, there is not a correlation between retail and foreclosures."
Isn't rooftops what drive retail?
I thought Mile Market deal was discussed in public meeting. Doesn't the tax collected from them go into improving the surrounding streets in that area?
vickey.
Brighton's developement for Praire Center etc. started being PLANNED about 20yrs ago by Kronke.
Way before CC started its northern growth.
It is also the county seat, which gives it certain "rights" and expectations.
They also use the area demographics which includes the northern range. Business doesn't care about city lines, just people.
Like I said the businesses including the water park were planned many, many years back.
Mile high market gets part of the taxes and the city part.
Yes the city will be reinvesting them in the roads around the area.
The city will collect until they have enough to do something.
They certainly aren't going to do $500 worth of work here, and $2000 there.
Brighton, Denver and others attract more commerce because no one wants to do business with cc. Like it or not, Colorado U. S. citizens think of cc as city of illegal immigrants with a city hall full of unqualified people having a hiring practice of nepotism over education. Spanish is the primary language and the people have no respect of America or our laws.
Even now we see the city's lack of business sense trying to compete with Northfield while allowing the northern enclave with it's above national average incomes spend their monies in neighboring cities.
The mayor and city council made it clear that they have their own agendas which IS NOT the will of the people. Youtube videos of bullock "a council person" trying to recall the mayor because of the national financial downturn... what a joke to have these people represent the city and then expect someone to do business with cc.
C_City Voter
Commerce City is screwed
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_17476168
million bucks for ed strategy!
Will for sure have a huge impact on Commerce City.
I would like to take this time to congratulate the Commerce City Council on a Successful Council RETREAT so far. Amazing what we can do when we work together.
FYI:
Kronke has control over then land around the stadium ( a contract set up with the old city manager and agreed upon by that council)He has (Kronke) empty land in Prarie Center with buildings aready built costing him money.
Where do you think he will direct business to go? My guess to the buildings he already has built.
Bad plan to give him control over the developement of what used to be called Prarie Gateway.
But what is done, is done, now we wait.
And the development around Reunion has been in the planning stages for at least 15 years, the water park at Pioneer Park for 10 years, the potential development around the soccer sadium for 8 years....
But with the publicity surrounding that current and last city manager and the current council, the name change, all the possible recalls, the quality (not) of the water and the school district 14, the graduation rates, the total city annual income, the way CC makes deals with surrounding jurisdictions on roads where they benefit and we don't, the NASCAR stuff- and you wonder why we can't get development?
Classic Commerce City Council:
Found this Tweet by our future mayor Jason McEldowney: "One step closer to a grocery store in the neighborhood! Thrilled that we are finally at this point...and just in... http://fb.me/PvWTLfNP"
Cut and paste his "Just In" News Link.
HEY WES!
And we all are thinking you are going to be the next MAYOR!
2010 census reveals Hispanics now comprise 47 percent of Commerce City’s population and 40 percent of the city of Brighton's population...
See, other cities have Sweetheart Deals too
Sweetheart Rental Deals In Arvada Only For City Employees
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2011/02/25/sweetheart-rental-deals-in-arvada-only-for-city-employees/
While many believe including pro city, being Hispanic is synonymous with illegal immigrants who don't speak English. Being inept in their reasoning we use tax dollars to print in spanish. The majority of the Hispanics in Colorado are English speaking American citizens. Those who can't speak the language have sneaked into the country bypassing language qualifications to come invited to not burden our nation. I guess it takes less work to sneak in the USA than protesting the inequities of the mexican government. They need to learn from Egypt, Libya and others.
Point is, STOP exacerbating the rift in the city - one language one city!
FYI:
to the annoymous that said water park has been planned for 10 years and area around stadium for 8.
Both of these are wrong.
A survey was called for by council when Ford was mayor as to priorities of the citizens. This was bout 5 1/2 yrs ago. It was after that the water park became a focus for the undeveloped portion of Pioneer Park.
The stadium deal didn't go into INITIAL planning until approx. 7yrs. ago. When the deals were done & bonds voted on, focus was on the stadium and city hall. The rest was suppose to follow.
Kronke was given the rights to develope the lands around the stadium/city hall. Problem is he already had money going into Prarie Center. At that time building was a boom. I'm sure he thought both would prosper, then the bottem fell out.
He still holds rights to the development of the area around the stadium and city hall.
My feeling is it will take 2nd place until he gets his buildings filled at P.C. where he has invested big bucks to build empty buildings.
Dustin, thank you for the latest information on the 2010 census. If, you click on the map by county it will give you Adams County 2010 population count at 441, 603. In re-listening to the last City Council meeting: Karen Morales from the CIG Group did the Communications survey and the new Communications Director is Michelle Holstead. Her top five priorities: 1. To build a citizenry that is informed about CC's vision and purpose. 2. To create a communication program that builds pride, connectivity and engagement. 3. To establish a constant flow of information about CC through internal and external channels. 4. To identify quantitative citizen feedback needed to craft a new survey for CC. 5. To create connections between city departments and city leadership. On her pyramid of needs (Similar to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.) the top priority for CC was for external communications.
The Key Findings for the CIG Communications Survey: 1. City is split geographically/demographically. 2. Many staff disconnected from City's vision and mission. Internal communications need to improve. 3. Clear, consistent communication processes and procedures are needed. 4. City has tremendous opportunity to communicate growth and leadership.
fascinating how Brighton and Commerce City reported their take on the 2010 census number that pertain to their perspective cities.
Obviously people are confused by the differences in time between planned and approved for projects. Propery has to be rezoned and platted, finance obtained, there are numerious hearings- planning commission, board of adjustment if needed, city council. There are planners, lawyers, city staff, nearby neighborhoods involved. For Victory Crossing, the federal delisting process was a long and costly process. So the difference between planned and approved can be different.
As far as, Jason Mc Eldowney running for Mayor, let's not forget, that he voted in favor of Flanney's $72,000 Bonus; $450,000 taxpayer's house; $10,000 car allowance; paid house taxes since 2007 for Flannery and voted a second year salary raise of $12,800 per year for Flannery.
Mc Eldowney is Flannery's job security for years to come.
This next elected City Council could be the most perilous City Council to serve Commerce City. In that, our immigration population has doubled in comparison to our State and surrounding cities and our State and Federal funding is running out. In these next four years, the state could go bankrupt paying out billions in welfare and social services. Who is going to pay for our 21,579 + Hispanic population? They will turn on the hand that feeds them and demand that CC and Colorado support them. The middle east is a good example of how fast things can get out of control.
Estelle,
How do you generalize that just because the population is 47% Hispanic, it is automatically "immigration population"
Finally sold our house in Commerce City and are moving to a better part of Denver.
Good bye and good luck!
state records reflect in Commerce City, the delta between the number of adult hispanics with state issued drivers licenses and are registered voters as compared to the population of hispanics is huge as in 70+ percentage range.
Estelle please, please don't generalize.
How do you dare to assume that the majority of hispanics in CC are illegal!
p.s. Mr Benson stated in a public meeting he was voting no for Flannery's contract because he didn't agree with the taxes/insurance portion. So your friend wasn't against the majority of Flannery's contract, being the nit picky lawyer he was he specified that!
anonymous, your using registered Hispanic voters, versus those with drivers licenese as proof of illegal status doesn't hold water.
How many white, black or "other" people have drivers licenses, but don't vote.
Sorry I don't buy it.
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