🌱Clean Air Act Enforcement + STAR CAG Put On Hold + $250M On Homeless

Hey, Denver! Brad K. Evans here. Perk up! It's National Coffee Day! Here's the latest edition of the Denver Daily, filled with things you need to know about what's happening around town today. Including updates on:

• STAR Citizen Advisory Committee put out to pasture, at least temporarily.
• Denver plans to spend at least $250 million on homelessness in 2023.
• EPA says it won't back down from enforcing Clean Air Act requirements.

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Thursday's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 84 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. EPA not backing down from reformulated gasoline requirement. The Environmental Protection Agency recently downgraded the front range's air quality to "severe," which then requires reformulated gas as part of the program to reduce lung-damaging ozone pollution. (CO Sun)
2. One of Denver's most problematic intersections continues to have crashes that are caught on camera. Videos from a Denver neighborhood intersection at Perry Street and Seventh Avenue show all kinds of accidents. Many of the crashes at this location cause severe injuries to those involved. (FOX31)
3. Temporary shutdown of STAR committee leaves members wondering why. Denver's STAR program is alternative program that sends out mental health experts instead of police, but Denver has shuttered the Community Advisory Committee that was installed to intended help guide it forward. (Digital CO News)
4. Denver wants to spend $250 million for homeless services in 2023. The City of Denver is aiming to pour hundreds of millions of dollars as part of its newly revised action plan, which some advocates say doesn't do enough. (9News)
5. Recent poll indicates that Denver wants a woman for mayor. Emerge Colorado and the Colorado Working Families Party's poll shows that Denver voters are hungry for change, and what they may want when they pick the next leader, come next April. (Denverite)

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Today in Denver:

• Hard Times Writing Workshop: Belmar Library. (3 p.m.)
• McWilliams Park Celebration: Donuts & Dinosaurs. (3 p.m.)
• CWCC Community Day: Colorado Women's Chamber. (6 p.m.)
• Thursday Trivia: 40 West Arts District. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Hispanic Heritage Month is a perfect time to support local Latino/Latina-owned restaurants, breweries, retail, and arts and culture centers. Check out a list of some here. (9News)
• Denver's Shared Streets community meeting. We are excited to build on the successes of the temporary program to provide permanent shared streets in our city. Register for the Oct. 25 meeting. (DOTI)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! — Brad K. Evans

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