by Jonathan Cappelli | 18 January 2024 | Policy
In the first week of the legislative session over 130 bills were introduced. Of those introduced, NDC is monitoring the following bills: Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits, HB 24-1007 – This bill would prohibit local governments from setting residential...
by Jonathan Cappelli | 29 December 2023 | Policy
Between the ongoing influence of TABOR, the legacy of the Gallagher Amendment, and a variety of other political idiosyncrasies, Colorado has a property tax system rife with inefficiencies and unintended consequences (for instance, CO currently ranks 48th in the...
by Maggie Lea | 29 December 2023 | Policy
Background: The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a critical piece of bank regulation, was recently updated for the first time since 1995. Below is a summary of the background of the CRA and the impacts its updated language may have on community development in...
by Jonathan Cappelli | 20 November 2023 | Policy, Uncategorized
“Off years” are typically pretty quiet for elections. While presidential and congressional contests won’t be held until next year, many Colorado’s cities and towns will choose new leaders today. Statewide ballots are limited to those that involve taxes,...
by Jonathan Cappelli | 31 August 2023 | Policy
On August 21st, Governor Polis issued Executive Order (EO) D2023 014 “Concerning State Programs that Support Strategic Growth”. NDC was elated to support this EO–while it may appear dry at first glance, it actually bundles together two important initiatives that have...
by Maggie Lea | 31 July 2023 | Policy
NDC staff and members center the community and lift up pressing housing needs throughout the transition process for Mayor Mike Johnston After 12 years of Denver rising to become the most gentrified city in the country, we have a new Mayor – Mike Johnston. During...
