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Unpacking Denver’s Pit Bull Ban and the Push to Repeal It

After a dramatic few weeks in which City Council voted to repeal Denver’s ban on pit bulls and Mayor Michael Hancock vetoed it, the effort officially died on Monday night, when the Council didn’t have the votes to overrule the mayor’s decision. Here, we take a look at the 30-year ban and what might come next.

Lorez Meinhold Caring 4 Denver

Caring for Denver Issues First Grants Worth About $2 Million

In 2018, voters approved a $0.25 sales tax by passing the Caring for Denver ballot initiative. Now, a newly formed foundation is starting to dole out grants to programs that help Denverites experiencing mental health and substance misuse challenges get treatment.

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