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Can Denvers Neighborhoods Take Back City Hall?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by | Leave a comment

The following editorial was published in the April Cherry Creek Chronicle

Denver has been described as a city of neighborhoods.  It has 78 recognized neighborhoods and many more registered neighborhood associations.  There is even an umbrella  organization called INC (Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation).  Because candidates when running for City Council court and are always deferential to neighborhood associations, many everyday citizens think that their neighborhood associations are highly influential regarding the actions of their elected representatives.  In the last few  years, neighborhood associations from Cherry Creek North to Hilltop to Mayfair to Congress Park to Crestmoor Park and across the City have had their innocence  badly shattered.

See the complete article here

 

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Please join us at the parade

Posted on March 8, 2014 by | Leave a comment
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Notice to All our Volunteers:
LETS HAVE SOME FUN!!
Denver’s Saint Patrick’s Parade is the Largest Parade west of the Mississippi River. Congratulations! You and Friends Of Denver Parks will march with over 200,000 spectators in attendance!  Pray for sunshine and warm weather!!!!
Join Friends Of Denver Parks for a tail gating munchies at 9 AM!!!  Water, muffins and hot coffee will be served!
FYI:
1.  Please arrive at Coors Field at 9 AM or shortly afterward.  We are set to begin marching at 10 AM.  The parade will go till  1 PM or a little later.
2.  Please dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.
3.  Bring gloves to hold signs without chaffing.
4.  If you have a green OWL T-shirt, please wear it, if you do not – there will be some available for a suggested donation of $20
5.   Water will be provided before and during the parade.

6.  If you feel the creative urge – make your own sign to express yourself!  Remember -Denver will be listening!!!

PLEASE LET US KNOW THAT WE CAN COUNT ON YOU BY SIGNING UP NOW

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Motion for Emergency Injunction, Colorado Supreme Court

Posted on March 7, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Dear Friends,
Attached please find copy of motion for emergency injunction with Exhibits 1-18 that we filed in the Colorado Supreme Court on Thursday Mar 6.
The Affidavit of Susan Barnes-Gelt (Exhibit 6), shows that HHNP was designated a park when the 1996 Charter Amendment was adopted.  Also, all Denver parks, including HHNP,  were designated by Ordinance 333 Series of 2010, and the 2010 Official Map and zoning code, which show HHNP and all other designated parks.
The discouraging news is that DPS started pouring concrete and steel structures in the park on March 3.
We will ask Judge Stern to grant summary judgment in our favor next week and stop the destruction of the park.  Please don’t expect a ruling anytime soon.
Trial remains scheduled for May 19.  Our evidence and witnesses are solid.  See Exhibits 1 and 6-17 attached to the motion.
The city will file motions to deny a jury trial and dismiss the case.  I remain confident of a favorable outcome because truth is on our side, and Rule 38 Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure provides a jury trial in all cases involving title to real property (which this is).
Thanks to all of you for your awesome support and continued interest.  Really special thanks to witnesses Susan Barnes-Gelt, Sandy Dennehy, Joan Biggs, Carolyn “Charlie” Gallagher, Dave Norden, Amy Laugesen, Jim Kellner, Charles Bonniwell, and Dave Longbrake.  Their cooperation was amazing.  Their testimonies are included in the exhibits.

John Case
BENSON & CASE, LLP

2014-0306_motion_for_injunction_pending_appeal-final.pdf

2014-0306_ex_1.pdf

2014-0306_exs_2-18.pdf

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