Another month has passed and once again it has been a very interesting education of your thoughts and concerns. Thank you to all that have posted and we look forward to hearing more of your comments.If you are confused about how to post on the blog or feel more comfortable e-mailing me your comments and concerns, please do so and we will post it for you.
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Dustin McIntyre, Gateway News and www.gatewaynews.org
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 298 of 298I heard that someone wants to name the arsenal after Schroder.
That is a great joke....she fought tooth and nail, when in congress to not spend money cleaning up the arsenal, but to just fence it off!!
If that had happened we would be stuck with a huge contaminate piece of ground next to all of us!!
Yea, lets honor her!!
Someone has a sick sense of humor!
When I hear Pat Schroder, I think of her question many years ago at a federal hearing....why the feds spent so much money for cattleguards in the western U.S.
She felt that the feds shouldn't pay for people to guard the cattle.
FYI: for those who don't know, cattleguards are grates that keep the cattle from entering the highways.
Pat Schroder Open Space!
HELL NO!
She is way too controversial!
GN-I see your link to the Chinese possibly coming to Colorado. Do you have any information about maybe this coming? Maybe to Commerce City?
IS chinese at all in the exec session for monday?
Recently, the Commerce City council has discussed the on-going relationships with the Chinese in the capacity of economic development. But nothing has been reported as something actually happening as of yet.
As far as the Monday Night Commerce City Council Executive Session. No one is suppose to know the specific details of the content as it could jeopardize the "deal" or potential outcome.
But any news I become aware of, I will report ASAP.
Great comments, thanks to you all, and keep them coming.
exec sessions are exciting! you never know what will come out! maybe a grocery store maybe a IKEA! maybe a hotel down in our NEW Victory Crossings!
You never know!
Gateway,
I know I keep asking, but can you ask the city of Commerce City why they continue to insist to print the city news in Spanish?
I can't speak for the city, but I was assume that the 47% Hispanic population maybe the reason why. DUH!
I read the blog and I am also a Commerce City resident by Choice. I am Proud to live here!
I think it is not right that we have a huge Hispanic population in Commerce City and not one Hispanic Council member!
So wrong!
I have been listening to council meetings over the last year and there was little council support for advancing the involvement with the Chinese connection, the mayor had made.
Some council members wanted guarantees of business coming, before they would support any more work with the Chinese.
Crap, we can't even get a guarantee an american grocery is gonna follow thru'
I heard at one of council meetings, that the mayor turned it over to the "metro mayors", in hope some city would pick it up, apparently that is what has happened.
Sad for CC.
A dwelling in Commerce City is defined as a $450,000 house in Reunion with no down payment, no interest, no mortgage payments, no taxes, no insurance, that a city manager squats in for four years. Where are the police? Isn't squatting illegal in Commerce City? Maybe we need additional amendments to our ordinances, like the additional amendments that have been added to the city manager's contract. Like the fifth amendment that comes due this September 2011.
Brighton has a large Spanish speaking population but all of there publications are in English only. If I go to Mexico, everything is in Spanish so what gives? Commerce City really just cannot do anything right, really they can't.
Cheo, YOU are so wrong!
Dominic Moreno is hispanic.
He grew up in the city and attended Adams City H.S then off to college.
p.s.
Tony Johnson is part hispanic.
Tracy Snyder is part south american.
Cheo,
Hate to rain on your parade.
Dominick Moreno is Hispanic from Ward 1!
Dusty,
Might want to check but I think Dom is hispanic and he is on city council.
DOMICK MORENO IS HISPANIC! YOUR WRONG CHEO!
Hey Cheo!
Mr. Dominick Moreno for Ward One is Hispanic.
Sorry, but your are NOT informed!
at least one Commerce City Council is Hispanic and Many of the Commerce City Staff is Hispanic.
Cheo,
Your not right about your comment: "I think it is not right that we have a huge Hispanic population in Commerce City and not one Hispanic Council member!
So wrong!"
Your so wrong! Dominick Moreno is Hispanic!
Dustin- Again Phenomenal Photography!
Why does it matter if we have Hispanic Council Members or not? Why are we not worried about getting the RIGHT people in the office, no matter their race or creed?
That my friends is the REAL ISSUE!
Anybody know what the hell is going on with getting a boys and girls club in Commerce City?
dustin,
you have a great talent for catching the moment. nice work.
The 2010-2011 Colorado State Budget Issues EASILY explained in this SIMPLE presentation...
http://tinyurl.com/4nc8ohk
Support Ken Mitchell for United Power Board of Directors
Ken Mitchell is retired from a 34 year career at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, where he was the assistant to the Chief of Maintenance and Construction. He also worked as an independent insurance agent for 44 years. A Brighton High School graduate, he also attended Barnes School of Business.
Mitchell served on Brighton's City Council for 36 years, including six years as the Mayor. He served on the Brighton Planning Board of Adjustments, the Adams County Water Quality Association, the Denver Regional Council of Governments and the Brighton Housing Task Force. He was a past alternate board member for the E-470 Board. He served as a director for the Brighton Fire District, and was honored as the 2003 Civic Leader in the Community Spotlight. He served as a President for the Brighton Collegiate Academy for four years. He is a member of the Brighton Elks, the Brighton Historic Preservation Commission, The Brighton Kiwanis and American Legion.
"I have been impressed with United Power as an organization, and would enjoy being a part of it. I would work to ensure dependable supply of power at a reasonable rate to the consumer, and to help plan for the future. United Power has had a glorious past history with a very promising future. I would like to be a part of that future."
Reported to Gateway News: Good news coming soon regarding a Boys & Girls Club in the Commerce City area... More on this as it develops...
How did Brighton get Kaiser? Why cant we get a medical center? We have a building in the north for it! Why won't they come?
Dusty,
I read your twitter everyday. Can you twitter about the Commerce City Council Priorities?
any idea where Boys and Girls Club will be? North or south? Middle? Any idea about where?
Dustin,
Can you find out more about this "redefining Commerce City" campaign. I am confused about what we are redefining?
Sounding like a broken record. A bunch of Rocks on 104th Avenue in Commerce City. BIG ones by Aspen Hills, Small ones by Pontiac.
Rocks on both directions.
Someone is going to get hurt!
Hey Rocks on 104th why don't you call or e-mail the City and let them know about the rocks? Maybe you can park somewhere on the side of the road and go remove them yourself since you seem OBSESSED with them. I drive that road from end to end in Commerce City every day both directions and I have only seen a handful of small rocks in the gutter in one area - stop making a mountain out of a mole hill and do something to fix it instead of whining about it on this blog which will do nothing to fix it.
No, the residents should NEVER pull over on 104th Avenue and pick up rocks. 104th Avenue is a Truck Route and very busy. I repeat NO persons should get out and be on 104th Avenue to pick up rocks. Someone is going to get injured.
GN needs to inform the city this is on their website and then it can be taken care of by the professionals.
No, the residents should NEVER pull over on 104th Avenue and pick up rocks. 104th Avenue is a Truck Route and very busy. I repeat NO persons should get out and be on 104th Avenue to pick up rocks. Someone is going to get injured.
GN needs to inform the city this is on their website and then it can be taken care of by the professionals.
I just wanted someone to know that there was Rocks on 104th ave. I didn't mean to cause problems. There are the big rocks on the road by Aspen Hills. I am just so worried that a motorcycle will hit them and get hurt.
So can Gateway News tell the city?
I will inform the city.
I understand your concern, I drive a motorcycle and can see how this could be dangerous.
Thanks for the comment.
would love to see boys and girls club in the old event center (Malibu) by the dog track.
I follow the twitters the Gateway News has on the sides of its websites.
So, first Happy BDay to Mayor.
I see the Mayor is very busy. I don't understand how anyone could do this unless they were independently rich or retired.
I was seriously thinking about running for mayor, but to be honest, I have to work full time and do not think I can.
I do not see how anyone could.
What do you all think?
What is scarey Yuri,it is likely some running for mayor will do it for the minimal pay, as they don't have a real job.
I heard that is how it worked in the past, then they got a city credit card that helped to fund their family expenses with the city tax dollars.
You should not be doing Commerce City Council for the pay.
You do it for the greater good of the community.
Yuri,
I say go for it. Otherwise we are going to make the full circle of candidates again!
New ideas would be refreshing!
be the mayor?
only bad thing is that you have to be blamed for EVERYthing that ever goes wrong in the city.
Dont forget the fun of having fellow back stabbing council members.
Sorry not for ME!
Forget it Yuri, Sean is already in for next mayor!
Council is cool, you get to go on trips and spend other peoples money!
Before anyone even thinks about running for city council I would suggest the listen to this following links
http://www.vimeo.com/4291399
http://www.vimeo.com/4288650
"Redefining Commerce"
What was the original definition?
Was it bad?
Why do we to redefine?
Is redefining something like a name change?
too many commerce city staff and council are on too many things that say they are "metro denver"
We all know that is code for "only denver"
Why do our staff and council need to help out denver.
personally i would like to see them stay close to home and work out our issues here in commerce city.
we really lost a good leader when Neelan left us.
Dusty,
RTD will still only have the one stop in Commerce City (actually not in the city limits) but at least near it?
I hate to burst anyone's bubble about being the mayor and all the "work" it requires (my sister is Council Member in a local City much larger City than ours and will be honest about it if you ask her) Sorry but the only real requirement is Monday night meetings - all of the appointments to "working" committees and so forth is for nothing other than show. I am sorry if you think that our Mayor or Council develop policy, legislation, do in depth analysis on issues or the like - it is just not true - the very well educated and experienced staff in these areas do the "work" and the Council show up to shake hands. attendance at these events, meetings, etc. is for show. You could serve perfectly well as a mayor or a Council person by only attending Monday night meetings and doing a little reading the night before - sorry but this is the truth - this is why it does not pay a full time salary - it is a very part time job. Attendance at all of the meetings, events etc. is OPTIONAL and has no real bearing on what does or doesn't happen in the City - sorry but the truth is the truth.
Regarding the Rocks on 104th Issue:
City was notified, street maintenance crews went out first thing this morning and found several locations that had decorative/landscape rocks in the curb pan - which are being removed before they become a hazard.
Public Works Department will perform normal sweeping on 104th during regular sweeping operations scheduled for the weeks of April 28th and May 9th.
end note: Concerns can be left on AskC3 via the Commerce City website.
If any of you think the comm city council is going to raise the pay of council members your nuts.
it is only a part time position and no education or experience is needed. All you need is your friends and family to vote for you and your in.
politics in comm city have never been about the most qualified, it is about how many friends and family you have. So Sad but So True
rocks on 104th.
Thanks Dusty.
now can you ask the city why they insist on printing in Spanish?
dusty,
dont waste your time asking the city about Spanish printing! What a dumb question. The city prints in Spanish to get out information to all of its citizens. Do we need to bring up the census population numbers of the Hispanic in our city!
I agree with mayor of cc twitter.
Cant believe the people of centennial are complaining about IKEA. cc would LOVE to have them here!
I think it was the GIGANTIC IKEA sign that bother people!
School Districts:
Throwing $ at education does not solve anything. It takes good leadership and good teachers. Something we do not have in Commerce City.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/27310156/detail.html
LW I hate to tell you, but in a metro area like this, if you don't work together you will get something, but it is likely to be ignored.
The dollars often come from group pots such as DCOG, CDOT etc.
If don't work with your neighbors you will get nowhere.
CC is not an island, alone. By being involved in the whole metro area, we have a better chance.
Does Denver get the most...yes they have the biggest pull. But alienation does not work.
JMan, the biggest problem is getting competent, honest, people to run.
Contray to anonymous who's sister is on council, it does take hours of work. I have a couple of friends on CC council. Do they have to attend the "outside" meetings etc. NO!!, but to have our city represented, someone does.
You can as a council member, slough off and do little, many council members in many cities do, or take pride in your work and listen and work to "TRY" and do the best for the majority.
As someone mentioned, when you get blamed for everything and hear little else why put yourself there.
Then we get left with those who do it for the wrong reasons.
Pro city, having a Hispanic name or even being Hispanic does NOT mean you don't read English.
I am personally sick of that response.
My take is, printing in Spanish, implies we have a lot of Illegal people here. That is why most oppose the Spanish printing.
People feel you want to be here, you should assimilate and learn the language.
On that same note, having a Spanish name does not mean your illegal either.
Commerce City Council cast secret ballots to determine which two members would attend the 2011 ICSC Conference. Votes cast: McEldowney 5, Snyder 5, Benson 4, Bullock 1.
Interesting.
Amen Cheo!!
Pat Schroeder?!?? Again?!? Has this woman no shame, always wanting something named after her? No way, ever, not in Commerce City!
I don't think Pat Schroeder even liked Commerce City at all. She was all for Denver. She was never Commerce City's representative. If Denver wants to name a park after her, that's up to them. Commerce City and Pat Schroeder, are you kidding?
I recently a couple of conversations with the following topic and what to know what people think...
What do you think of Commerce City Council looking at the idea of raising the council pay?
nice what are we supposed to do tonight GN while you celebrate earth hour??? huh??? many of us blog on saturday night as there is not a damn thing to do in CC!
The proper spelling of Dustie's name of the Gateway News is DUSTIE, not Dusty. Thank you, he is a noun and not a verb!
I heard Mr. Bullock said that was a great idea and that CC supported it, even tho' it's never been discussed at the city.
Kinda ticked me off!!
I also heard that Bullock supported using Pat Schroeder's name for use at the animal refuge.
Is he crazy?
Schroeder NEVER supported Commerce City.
At the last citizen's communication, Guillermo Serna asked how the Boys and Girls club was progressing? The Mayor reminded him that an election was coming up in November and other city council members made "soon" comments. What was not mentioned was the fact that the last time the Boys and Girls Club addressed city council they asked for 2 million dollars of CC taxpayers money to start construction and it will cost about 1 to 2 million more each year to maintain this program after construction. Plus, the building will include various non-profit organizations. In the history of CC Boys and Girls Club, they were able to grow attendance to about 150 students a day. In comparison, Brighton has about 1,000 students attend their Boys and Girls Club each day. At that time, School District #14 offered school land next to Adams City High School to build on. What Mr. Serna was really asking is if this city council was now willing to put 2 million dollars up for a very small percentage of students. Because, all CC taxpayers will support this program for generations to come, location has always been a question. It appears that city council is once again trying to push through another multi-million dollar project before this next election.
Mr. Serna also suggested a Commission for Children. What structure or purpose for this Commission was not mentioned. It could mean the city would take on certain parental roles which would mean the city could write parental rules for children. Or, it could have to do with gangs and Juvenile crime in the city. It was not clear. Council women Carson thought this was a good idea.
so, should we have an illegal immigrant on council to represent the illegal immigrant populace or what?
US citizens would would represent US citizens....we can't have that
dustie,
any news if cc will have any kind of a 9health fair in the city anywhere this year?
why cant boys and girls club be at the old Malibu club location? Already built structure for around 3 million. Sure that could be talked down quite a bit.
I am all for a boys and girls club in Commerce City. We just need to get it done.
As far as a commission for kids. Commerce City did have one. It was called the Youth Task Force. But like everything. It was formed, studied, and then forgotten about.
Anyone remember the beautification of the speed median on 60th that was talked about a long time ago?
Boys and Girls club will need major sponsor like Taco Bell Foundation or Suncor. CC can't do this by themselves.
I say get rid of failed curb side recycling program and put those funds towards a boys & girls club
I guess you all forgot about someone having to pay to have the boys and girls club is exists!
GN- can you do something on Cesar Chavez Day?
Shooting of the young man in Commerce City is so sad. My heart goes out to his friends and family.
Well said Gina, I hate to read these types of stories.
such senseless violence. I hate this too!
totally against naming visitor center Pat Schroeder at RMA
I would love if any of these many local organizations would create some kind of a Dijoun Quinn Scholarship award or some kind of a fund. This story is so sad and he needs to be remembered.
I am so confused,
So if Commerce City supports the naming of the new visitor center at the wildlife refuge Patricia S. Schroeder, then we will get money to improve Tower Road?
Am I getting this right?
Sounds a bit shady to me.
What you think?
why does commerce city, co have bad water?
about the shooting in Commerce City.
What is the story. Was it a random act or targeted?
Police have any clue what they are doing?
CC Police are working on some strong leads. Hopefully they will have an arrest soon.
It was a good possibility the shooter targeted the wrong target.
Very tragic.
Reported: Commerce City Mayor Protem Tracey Snyder announces she will run for State Representative District 32...
http://tinyurl.com/4d2oby5
is Tracey Snyder going to run as a (R) or a (D) looks like she ran as a (R), but heard she is now a (D)
Also, is Casso going to run again?
Edward Casso, Colorado State Representative, District 32 will not run for a fourth term...
A second Democratic candidate maybe coming to light as we get closer to 2012...
We need an ICE office in commerce city and our city council should make a push for it.
over 85 percent of south commerce city's adult hispanic population are illegal immigrants. These weak people should not be placed ahead of the poor and educated around the world who have been waiting to enter our country the right way. Who have learned English as not to burden our nation.
GN has this nifty little sidebar with the twitter accounts of some of our local politicians. Clever.
Here is one interesting post by our mayor: mayorpaulcc: Met with Oliver Poiss who spoke last Monday night at council. Seems like a smart business person. Not what I had expected.
My question is what did the mayor expected?
To me this sound a bit rude.
Of course I do not really expect anything else. I have emails from this same mayor where he is being rude to me also.
Whatever Wes! So is that why your going to run for mayor! to fix everything! Good Luck! No one knows you! Ford will have this all wrapped up before you can say VOTE FOR ME!
why is CC Snyder announcing anything about a 2012 election now? too early!
Hey, Anonymous with the 85% illegal alien figure.
You are way off. First of all, how would you even know a true number. Much alone 85%?!
Second, I highly doubt the ones who come to this country any means necessary can be characterized as "weak" since they just made a very strong move to better their life.
Lastly, how would a local ICE office help anyone?
Interesting Hispanic Census Article-
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110330/ts_yblog_thelookout/new-census-data-shows-which-areas-of-america-are-growing-shrinking
So, you're saying it's through strength that mexicans sneak into the United States instead of protesting and making a change change in their own country.
I guess all the world should learn from mexicans than, DON'T FIGHT FOR CHANGE, DEMOCRACY IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY...SNEAK INTO THE US, HAVE KIDS AND BEG TO STAY!
Yeah, weak - very weak
People around the world on every continent are waiting to come to the US the right way. Send all who sneaked in back..
Wes...as many have said before YOU should run for mayor. You are FILLED with criticisms.
So many of your comments/ideas are limited by what government can do.
It's obvious you have it ALL figured out.
So then RUN for office and stop hiding behind your keyboard!!
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