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Douglas County Community Forum
Make sure you are educated on these upcoming ballot issues in the November 2010 election. Amendments 60, 61 & Proposition 10.
Date: August 11th
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Wildlife Experience
10035 South Peoria
Parker, CO 80134
(Just off Lincoln at Peoria)
Colorado Property Tax Amendment 60 information wiki.
Colorado State and Local Debt Limitations Amendment 61 information wiki.
Colorado Motor Vehicle, income and telecom taxes propsition 101 wiki.
Read what Paula Noonan – Colorado Political Watchdog Examiner has to say on these three issues
What do you think?
Educate yourself before you vote. Learn of the potential impacts to our economy and our communities from local business and community leaders.
These issues could be the most important issues we have seen in decades.
Statewide issues that will affect Douglas County voters and our ability to decide on local issues.
Learn how if passed, they could drastically affect our local services, state and local economy and communities in general.
If passed affects will impact: law enforcement, emergency services, roads, parks, schools, open space, public infrastructure, water projects, thousands of jobs, state economy and so much more. Bring everyone you know including your family members, neighbors, friends and colleagues.
Hear from both sides of the campaigns. These issues could change Colorado forever. RSVP helpful but not required (303) 792-9447.
Annual National Night Out in Parker Colorado August 7 2010
Posted by: | CommentsOn Saturday, Aug. 7, neighborhoods throughout Parker are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 27th Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
From 4 to 8 p.m., Parker residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening at O’Brien Park. Parker’s National Night Out event will be full of fun activities for the entire family. Bring your friends, neighbors, children, blankets and lawn chairs and come support NNO. Participants will enjoy games, jump castles, face painting, child fingerprint identification kits, and vendor booths, as well as Police, Fire and military participation. At dusk, a kid-friendly movie sponsored by the Parker Chamber of Commerce will be shown in the park. This event is sponsored by the Parker Police Department and Target.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organizing and fighting back.
For more information on National Night Out or on crime prevention in your neighborhood, contact Officer Dawn Cashman at 303.805.3357, email dcashman@parkeronline.org or go to www.parkeronline.org.
Castle Rock City Council voted 7-0 on Medical Marijuana Centers
Posted by: | CommentsThe Castle Rock City Council voted 7-0 to ask the staff to prepare an ordinance to prohibit medical marijuana centers in Castle Rock Colorado on their meeting July 21, 2010. The council will be considering a formal proformal vote is set for the August 24, 2010 council meeting.
Currently the town has a moratorium on commercial medical marijuana activity through December 31, 2010, if the above proposed ordinance passes existing centers will be shut down and new medical marijuana health care centers will be banned from city limits January 1, 2011.
This is a hotly contested issue throughout Colorado with one side of the debate fearing increased crime, a “bad element” gathering around the centers and in general feeling like marijuana should be illegal regardless of the circumstances. On the other side of the debate are health care providers and those suffering from symptoms related to cancer and/or chemo therapy treatments that have found marijuana to be extremely helpful in managing pain and naseau, and help with glaucoma and AIDS. Those folks would like to be able to get “weed” from a reputable dealer rather than in a back alley somewhere.
There will be continued discussions on this matter throughout Colorado for years to come costing tax payers dollars that none of these small town have.
As it stands registered patients may obtain medical weed by growing their own, from a licensed caregiver or from a center and local municipalities can not prohibit them from growing their own nor can they prevent caregivers from providing legal weed to up to five patients.
FAQ’s on Colorado’s Medical Marijuana laws and regulations
Can municipalities enact local bans on caregivers and/or patients?
No. Caregivers and patients are protected by Section 14, Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution; therefore, local governments cannot prohibit patients or caregivers.Are existing medical marijuana businesses grandfathered in or precluded from complying with the requirements of HB 10-1284? PDF
There is no grandfathering for dispensaries in existence that do not comply with the state and local regulations. The most likely issue will be with the distance requirements, and the spacing requirements in HB 1284 contain no grandfathering or “look-back” provision that would exempt existing medical marijuana businesses.Can primary caregivers profit off of the sale of medical marijuana to licensed patients?
No. A primary caregiver may not charge a patient more than the cost of cultivating or purchasing the medical marijuana, but may charge for caregiver services.Source: Colorado Municipal League
Additional Questions can be directed to Town Clerk Sally Misare, 303-660-1367 or smisare@CRgov.com.
What are your thoughts Douglas County Residents? Should this issue be put on a ballot? Or should the City Council have the right to decide this hotly contested issue.
Parker Town Council votes no to medical marijuana
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The Town of Parker Colorado joins the growing list of towns in Douglas County to discourage the medical marijuana business for their area.
The ordinance prohibits all of the aspects of medical marijuana below within the Town limits.
- Retail sales of medical marijuana
- distribution of marijuana
- cultivation of marijuana
- dispensing of medical marijuana
This ordinance is consistent with the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code, which gives the Town Council this authority.
“We strongly believe that allowing the retail sale of medical marijuana would not be in the best interest of Parker residents,” said Mayor David Casiano. “However, we are not denying anyone necessary medical care.:
Penalties for violating this ordinance could result in fines and/or imprisonment. For more information please see Parker Municipal Code Ordinance No. 3.01.94.
State of Colorado official medical marijuana information
David Casiano throws his hat in the ring for Colorado House District 44
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The current mayor of Parker, David Casiano has made it known that he is throwing his hat in the ring for the Colorado House District 44th seat in this November’s election.
Tonight, July 9th he is throwing an “ I Know Casiano” rally / party for his friends and supporters and would love to see you there.
July 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Food, refreshments, music and fun.
O’brien Park on the Corner of Parker Road and Mainstreet in Parker, CO. (map below)
He’s calling this the peoples campaign so come and let him know your thoughts and hopes for the future of Colorado.
Music provided by the Adam Stearns Studio Musicians Band
Refreshment are being provided by Bubby’s BBQ.
David wants you to know that an outstanding young lady, Kayla Locke, from Parker, who recently won the highest award given in the Miss Colorado Sweetheart Scholarship Pageant. Kayla will be attending the National Competition in Florida and Disney World in November to compete for the National Title will be attending the rally as well.
David has lived in and served the Douglas County area for 22 years being elected to Town Council in 2002, elected Mayor in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. He is a fixture at pretty much every event in town and is always happy to help with any fundraisers or community events that are happening. Mr. Casiano is not a typical politician, you know where he stands on issues when he speaks and he doesn’t wobble to the popular opinions.
His goals are simple: create a vibrant economy, provide services without raising taxes, and serve the community with integrity and honesty. His passions are obvious: promote the welfare of our youth and remind our government to serve the people and not the other way around. His focus is shared: make the government accountable and fiscally responsible.
He currently teaches at Lutheran High School of Parker, and has conducted classes on the Constitution and Government throughout Douglas County schools.
Would you like to hold a “Get to Know Casiano” meet and greet? If so, contact Leanne Grubb at 720-851-2281 or grubbzoo@msn.com. Please see his website for any furture information on his plans for the future of Colorado.
Photo Courtesy Tracy Quintana TQ Photography
