🌱 Denver Caring For Migrants + Dark Money Big In 2023 Local Elections?

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Denver Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town these days. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• State agencies have sent out warnings to the public to not to touch dead birds as avian flu continues to spread.
• Mayoral candidate Debbie Ortega is getting support from a dark money Independent Expenditure Committee.
• Colorado doesn't seem to be in any hurry to ban cars that burn fossil fuels.

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Friday's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 45 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Migrants from Central American coming to Denver. Not much is known how 100-plus migrants ended up in Denver, but some are suggesting the circumstances are very similar to a September episode, where Texas had chartered a bus filled with migrants to New York City. (Denverite)
2. Independent Expenditure Committees will be part of the mix for 2023 mayoral race. Unrestricted dark money is rearing its ugly head in Denver's upcoming municipal election. Mayoral candidate, Debbie Ortega, who is a long time elected official in Denver, has the first one, and it is already spending money promoting their candidate. The rules are loose, and there's almost no transparency in terms of where the money came from – nor any requirements to disclose who provided it. (Westword)
3. State agencies warning public not to touch dead birds as avian flu continues to spread. The spread of avian flu in Colorado has several Colorado agencies sending out messages telling the the public to avoid touching dead birds, including a Twitter post from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. (FOX31)
4. Colorado is in no hurry to ban cars that burn fossil fuels. Despite other states like California setting hard deadline to end the use of vehicles that are powered by fossil fuels, Colorado opts for an Electric Vehicle (EV) incentive program. (CPR)
5. Metro Denver's home prices expected to grow slower than before. There's still a chance that metro Denver's home prices will grow next year, but predictions are that the growth will be a lot small than the last few years. All bets are off for Pueblo, as it's looking to be one of the bright spots in terms of growth in the entire state for increased values. (FOX31)

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Today in Denver:

• CWCC Women of Influence & Impact: Leadership program. (8:30 a.m.)
• Grand Opening Celebration: Choice Market. (11 a.m.)
• Drop In Friday Craft: Edgewater Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Core Art Space: "Kandy Kultur" juried exhibit. (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• There's still time to share your thoughts on the West Area Plan. If you haven't had a chance to take a look at the latest draft of the West Area Plan, now's your chance. This long-term visioning is for the neighborhoods of Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park and West Colfax. (Denver)

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