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Good morning Golden! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new records reveal about Golden's racist doll incident and firings
  • How Golden's mayor is steering national conversations on AI and data centers

Also on today's calendar: The Golden Hotel's Wednesdays on the Creek - Easy Tiger (Colorado Newgrass).

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
  • Friday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Records detail Golden firefighter's role in racist doll incident (denver7.com) — Golden officials are under scrutiny after records revealed a firefighter admitted hanging a Black novelty doll from a fire station stairwell, initially receiving only a demotion and suspension before later being fired. The city manager and fire chief have since been terminated, employees voiced concern over the city's response, and council members are now arranging an independent investigation into the incident and its handling.
   

• Local Leaders Navigate AI Governance, Infrastructure and Community Conversations (nlc.org) — Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg is helping shape how cities nationwide govern artificial intelligence and weigh the impacts of new data centers on water, power, and land use. In a panel with leaders from Cleveland, Avondale, and Louisville, she emphasized starting with clear problems, strong governance, and early, transparent engagement with residents so AI tools and related infrastructure actually serve community needs and build public trust.
   

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  • Wheat Ridge considering e-bike, scooter ordinances as usage increases in city (denvergazette.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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