Local Government Archives


Why I’m Voting No in Centennial

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Take a minute and consider this with me, even if you don’t live in the affluent, tree-lined Denver suburb of Centennial where neighbors are duking it out over the June 10 vote (more…)

Big government stalks Centennial

Friday, May 16th, 2008

(Denver Post, May 18) “The era of big government is over,” Americans were told by Bill Clinton in 1995. If only. Since then we’ve seen his wife run for President in pursuit of a health care takeover, his buddy Al Gore propagandize for massive intervention on global warming, and his successor George Bush balloon the budget deficit. States and localities have continued to fatten as well, multiplying budgets, payrolls, and new government entities at “an astounding rate,” (more…)

Centennial: Eight reasons to vote no

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

How can any Centennial elected official support the Home Rule Charter, up for a vote on June 10? The charter fails in several areas. (more…)

Tax & spend stalks Centennial

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

(Updated, May 6) By becoming a home rule city, Centennial will be well positioned to achieve its desired 25% revenue increase. (more…)

Low-turnout election threatens Centennial

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

In Centennial’s political process, the voices heard and the actions taken should represent “we the people.” They don’t. This has to change if we want to protect (more…)

Yes or No on Centennial charter?

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Nine weeks ahead of Centennial’s home-rule election, opponents have begun to organize. Bold red “NOCC” flyers circulated (more…)

Centennial needs checks & balances

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

The Mayor, the Treasurer and the City Clerk are the only officials elected city wide, to protect the interests of everyone. Do we really want to eliminate two out of three? (more…)

Centennial shouldn’t be ’600 lb. gorilla’

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Centennial Home Rule is a bad idea. Establishing home rule grants the city more power (more…)