2. Show your support for advanced learning programs in DPS middle schools. Read more below, or record your vote now.
3. Draft text of the new zoning code for the city of Denver is now available at http://www.newcodedenver.org. Residents are strongly encouraged to review it and submit any comments online or attend public feedback sessions.
4. Paint for graffiti is available at the Denver Police Department District 2 office. 720-913-1000
5. A draft of the 38th & Blake station area plan is now available on the City of Denver website. Read more below.
6. MOP Health Care Action meeting on July 2 with Senator Michael Bennet.
1. Neighborhood outreach for June CNA meeting
The next Cole Neighborhood meeting is Thursday, June 25, so it's time to flyer once again and invite our neighbors! :) Jules Kelty will be at Wyatt Edison School on Monday, June 22 at 6:30 pm with flyers in hand to begin the trek. Please join her if you can help. The proposed time for distributing flyers is 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to jskelty@gmail.com. Any and all help is welcomed!
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2. Advanced learning programs in DPS
Cole resident and DPS teacher Loralie Cole asks for your input. Please take a moment to show support for advanced learning in DPS middle schools? It only takes a minute to sign this on-line petition to allow all schools with 8th grade to offer a regular Algebra I class in lieu of the District-approved curriculum called Connected Math Program II.
http://www.petitiononline.com/smsalg1/petition.html
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3. New zoning code
District 8 Councilwoman Carla Madison encourages residents to attend this meeting, which will be the public’s first opportunity to see the proposed new zoning:
Wednesday June 24, 6 – 9pm; Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton Street
You may visit the following link http://denver.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=18 to view a video of one of the presentations in May about general aspects of the new zoning code. Click on the New Zoning Code - Public Workshop Launch, dated May 15, 2009.
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4. Paint for graffiti
Community Resource Officer Reyes Trujillo would like to inform residents that District Two has paint for residents to use to cover up graffiti. Basic colors are available. The paint is intended for cover-up only and may not be an exact match to original colors. It is provided by the city free of charge. The address for the District Two office is 3921 Holly St. Call ahead for business hours: 720-913-1000.
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5. 38th and Blake Station
A draft of the 38th & Blake station area plan is now available on the denvergov.org website at http://www.denvergov.org/StationAreas/38thBlakeStation/tabid/395234/Default.aspx
Several changes were made as a result of public feedback at the 6/3 open house, including a proposed cross-section for Blake Street that includes bicycle lanes as well as further refinement of the recommended building heights map.
The draft plan was presented to the Planning Board on Wednesday, June 17 at the Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., room 4.F.6. This was not a public hearing.
The public hearing for the plan is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 at the same time and location. This provides an opportunity for anyone to provide comments on the plan for the Planning Board to consider.
If you have additional questions, contact either Courtland Hyser at courtland.hyser@denvergov.org or 720-865-2924, or myself at gideon.berger@denvergov.org or 720-865-2932.
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6. A plan for affordable health care
Date and Time: Thursday, July 2, 2009; 6:15-7:45pm
Location: Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver
Right now Congress is working on health care reform legislation. Join us to ask Senator Bennet to work for reform that ensures everyone the peace of mind that comes with having access to quality, life-saving health care regardless of their employment or economic situation.
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