Lawyer warns of possible lawsuit over alleged open meetings violations in Pueblo 70 school district
In an email, attorney Eric Maxfield told Pueblo 70’s lawyer that his clients’ next steps could include “litigation in state district court” over violations of Colorado’s open meetings law. His clients are Jonathan Lewis, Adolph Vigil, and Tara Stroesenreuther ...
Aurora mayor calls settlement in First Amendment lawsuit against city ‘unfortunate’
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman spoke against a lawsuit settlement made between the City of Aurora and activist MiDian Holmes (Shofner) in a City Council meeting, saying the decision to settle was “unfortunate.” ...
10th Circuit dismisses challenge to Colorado legislature’s decorum rules
The Denver-based federal appeals court concluded that Colorado lawmakers cannot be sued for creating and enforcing rules of decorum that circumscribe the public commentary allowed at legislative committee hearings ...
Schrader: Government transparency won the week at the Colorado legislature
Providing the public with information about operations, deliberations, contracts and final decisions is a core function of government not a nuisance to be dealt with, and most records in Colorado exist electronically and are easily accessed and provided to the public with minimal cost in a matter of minutes ...
Passed-over Pueblo D70 board candidates raise concerns in legal letter
The passed-over board candidates request "urgent action" be taken for the board to "come into compliance with the Colorado Constitution, statutes, and the Board’s own policies," including the invalidation and rehearing of "any action taken without lawful quorum, without adequate notice or in violation of Open Meetings requirements." ...
After police funding initiative passed, Colorado lawmakers want voters to know the cost of some ballot questions
The Colorado House passed a bill that would require more information to be included in the ballot language of some voter initiatives ...
Opinion: Pueblo board violates Open Meetings Law
When a governmental body acts in violation of the law, the integrity and transparency of each board member is subject to scrutiny ...
Is footage from Denver traffic cameras publicly available?
Footage from Denver’s traffic camera network is available for purchase through the Denver Police Department website, though restrictions may apply. ...
Colorado lawmakers’ speeches on immigration, Iran draw worries about decorum, grandstanding
Several speeches from Colorado legislators have raised new worries about decorum and grandstanding in the state House after two members talked about immigration and Iran using what’s called a “point of personal privilege.” ...
Editorial: $78,000 is a lot to cede the public has a right to talk back to Aurora lawmakers
The settlement solidifies something that should never have been in doubt. Government meetings must be public, and a critical component of transparency and accountability is the ability of citizens to directly address their elected representatives ...
