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Brighton remembers 9/11 and the victims New district map draws criticism BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Brighton’s first responders gathered in the parking lot of City Hall on Sept. 11 in a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York. ‘You might not get home’ Brighton Fire Rescue Lt. Chris Elliott said there are a few times in a first responder’s career when they get the distinct feeling “you might not get home,” as was the case for the firefighters to responded to the World Trade Center. “They had that feeling as they went forth into that doomed building,” Elliott said. “They overlooked their own safety.” As has been the case almost every anniversary since, the phrase “We Will Never forget” is commonplace. Elliott asked the crowd to think about that phrase as it pertained to the victims, including the families of the 1,600 parents who never came home. “What do you think that phrase means to firefighter Kevin Shea?” Elliott asked. “He was off duty but managed to jump onto Ladder 55. They responded from the west side of Manhattan. He can’t forget his role as the surviving member of that company. He was blown out of the building when the tower collapsed. “How does life get back to normal for Engine 54, Ladder 4 and Bat-
Residents from all over the state weigh in on latest Congressional Redistricting Commission map proposal BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
some of the regulations for the four prospective licensees in town. All stores will have to provide a bond of $5,000 with a corporate surety duty that has a state license. An applicant can submit a letter of
The Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission held a virtual meeting with the option for in person testimony available at a site in Thornton on Sept. 10, drawing feedback from residents across the state on the latest proposed Congressional District maps. The new maps – the Commission’s first plan based on 2020 census data – are the latest in the Commission’s race to present a finalized proposal to the Colo. Supreme Court by the Sept. 28 deadline. Another iteration of the map could be released on Sept. 15, and a third on Sept. 23 if needed. Residents from Westminster weighed in at the virtual meeting, expressing their desire to keep the municipality in one singular Congressional District. Luis Corchato, a Westminster resident, disagreed with the Commission’s proposal to divide the city by Adams County and Jefferson County lines. “Westminster is the eighth largest city in Colorado,” said Corchato. “It’s a home rule city, its council voted in at large, and dividing it between 45,000 people and 71,000
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Brighton’s incoming fire chief, Brycen Garrison.
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talion 9?” Elliott continued. “They lost 15 members of their company in one hour and 47 minutes.” Elliott said the impact of the 9/11 attacks seems to be lost on many Americans. “They will like a celebrity’s Instagram post and then move on to the next TikTok video,” he told the crowd. “For those who lead lives to serve others, the memories remain fresh wounds.”
“A lot of us are pulled in different directions,” said Brycen Garrison, who will come to Brighton by way of the Thornton Fire Rescue District. “There’s the sadness because of the loss of all the firefighters’ companies. We feel a sense of pride in the work they did that day. It’s OK to feel both pride and sadness. “But it also creates confusion,” Garrison added. “That’s why we are so passionate.”
Confusion Brighton’s incoming fire chief said 9/11 provides a sense of confusion.
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City code includes marijuana ordinances BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There was a lot of fanfare in the runup of how best to include sections of the city code to allow for medical and retail marijuana businesses in town.
But when Fort Lupton City Council adopted an ordinance to create those sections of the city code, there wasn’t a whimper of protest or discussion. Council’s vote was unanimous during a Sept. 7 meeting. City Clerk Mari Pena outlined
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