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Maine motorists appeal to keep naughty vanity license plates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine vegan whose custom license plate contains the word “tofu” is one of the motorists caught in a state crackdown on vulgar license plates. Car owners across the United States can pay an extra fee to customize license plates, sparking creativity and personality but causing headaches for state officials who have to decide what’s acceptable.Maine had for several years allowed people to put just about any combination of letters and numbers on their vehicle plates, including words and phrases that other states would ban. But the state decided to change course and this year recalled 274 plates it deemed inappropriate.Some people are fighting back.So far the state has rejected all of the appeals, including one brought by the vegan whose license plate referenced tofu.The state concluded the license plate “LUVTOFU” could’ve been seen as a reference to sex instead of admiration for bean curd. The motorist insisted there was no mistaking his intent because the back o...

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Q&A with Denver City Council At-Large candidate Will Chan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Go to: Denver Post Voter Guide • Candidate Q&A home pageWill ChanPROFESSIONCity administratorEDUCATIONGeorge Washington High School, Colgate University (BA), University of Denver (MA)EXPERIENCEPublic servant of nearly 20 years: labor organizer, expanded immigration services in libraries, city administrator in economic mobility for City and County of DenverWEBSITE • FACEBOOK • TWITTERBriefly describe the single most urgent issue facing the city of Denver and how it should be addressed.As a Denver-born first-generation American, I worry that the Denver of today does not afford the same opportunities for upward mobility that my immigrant parents used to lift themselves out of poverty. Denver has experienced rapid growth over the past few years and we have significant work ahead to prepare Denver for the future and protect families who are struggling to make ends meet. We need creative problem-solving to invest in housing availability, a next-generation workforce, critical phys...

Q&A with Denver City Council At-Large candidate Tim Hoffman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Go to: Denver Post Voter Guide • Candidate Q&A home pageTim HoffmanPROFESSIONDeputy District Attorney, Denver DA’s OfficeEDUCATIONCollege – Bucknell University, Law School – Georgetown LawEXPERIENCEOffice of Vice President Joe Biden – Advance TeamThe State Department – Near East DivisionUS Attorney’s Office, Colorado – SAUSADenver DA’s Office – Deputy DAWEBSITE • FACEBOOK • TWITTERBriefly describe the single most urgent issue facing the city of Denver and how it should be addressed.The increase in crime over the past several years makes Denverites feel less safe, hurts economic development, and drains our city of resources. We must bolster youth intervention programs, economic development, transitional and affordable housing, and treatment for addiction and mental health issues. These root causes of much criminal behavior are long-term investments that will impact the community now and into the future. At the same time, we need to ensure law enforcement ha...

Q&A with Denver City Council At-Large candidate Dominic Diaz

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Go to: Denver Post Voter Guide • Candidate Q&A home pageDominic DiazPROFESSIONCompliance ProfessionalEDUCATIONEast High School, Some college at Community College of Denver – Political ScienceEXPERIENCE– 10-year Denver city employee– Vice chair of Denver Employee Volunteer Opportunities– Commissioner for Mayor’s Youth CommissionWEBSITE • FACEBOOK • TWITTERBriefly describe the single most urgent issue facing the city of Denver and how it should be addressed.Most urgent issue: Lack of housing options and affordability– Incentivize affordable development– Keep people in their homes– Create opportunities for homeownershipWhat should Denver leaders do to address the city’s lack of affordable housing?– Address permitting delays, considering fee waivers or reductions when appropriate, and leverage vacant city-owned property– Expand property tax relief and emergency rent assistance programs, provide tax credits for bu...

Q&A with Denver City Council At-Large candidate Travis Leiker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Go to: Denver Post Voter Guide • Candidate Q&A home pageTravis LeikerPROFESSIONSenior Director of Development, University of ColoradoEDUCATIONMaster’s degree in Public Administration; bachelor’s degree in Political ScienceEXPERIENCE20 years experience in management, public policy, and higher education. Public sector leader, who has specialized in building long-term organizational sustainability and programmatic success.WEBSITE • FACEBOOK • TWITTERBriefly describe the single most urgent issue facing the city of Denver and how it should be addressed.Since launching my campaign, one theme remains clear—Denver needs a turnaround and leaders who can get processes moving. The remainder of the candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.What should Denver leaders do to address the city’s lack of affordable housing?If elected, I would work with colleagues to take the following steps to onboard more affordable housing: (1) strengthen the Affordable ...

Q&A with Denver City Council At-Large candidate Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Go to: Denver Post Voter Guide • Candidate Q&A home pageSerena Gonzales-GutierrezPROFESSIONState RepresentativeEDUCATIONBA Psychology, CSUEXPERIENCESerena Gonzales-Gutierrez is a 3rd-generation North High School graduate and State Representative.WEBSITE • TWITTERBriefly describe the single most urgent issue facing the city of Denver and how it should be addressed.Housing is the most pressing issue facing our city today, and also the starting place to solving many of our other related challenges. When people experiencing homelessness are offered housing and services; they keep housing and stay in it; they spend less time in shelters, emergency rooms, and city detox facilities; and they are less likely to get caught up in the criminal legal system. Dense housing reduces our city’s climate impact, and affordable housing allows teachers to live in the neighborhoods where they teach. For families to put down generational roots in our city, we must first tackle our affordable hou...

Q&A with Denver City Council At-Large candidate Jeff Walker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Go to: Denver Post Voter Guide • Candidate Q&A home pageJeff WalkerPROFESSIONSiting and land rights agentEDUCATIONMaster’s Degree in Public Administration, The University of AkronEXPERIENCECommunity Development Director (Norton, Ohio); Denver Planning Board, RTD board of directors; Task Force to Reimagine Policing; Blueprint Denver Task ForceWEBSITEBriefly describe the single most urgent issue facing the city of Denver and how it should be addressed.The most urgent issue is the safety of streets. Over 300 people have died or suffered serious bodily injuries on Denver’s streets every year since 2013. It can be addressed by improving sidewalks, improved lighting, reduced speeds and traffic calming designs on the streets that make up the high injury network.What should Denver leaders do to address the city’s lack of affordable housing?Approve multi-unit zoning in all residential zone districts. It will allow different housing styles, such as up/down duplexes, accessory d...