From pro sports to the streets

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On March 15, a deceased man was found at the north bus stop at Englewood Parkway and South Acoma Street in Englewood. Ofcials said the man was “likely a transient” and that his death did not seem criminal in nature.

Little did they know, the man was Je Gaylord, a prominent football player, professional wrestler, brother and friend.

At his memorial service at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, dozens gathered to share stories of Je ’s life and memories of their

“As I’m looking around this room today, I see many familiar faces, as well as new ones,” said Angelia Anderson, executive director of a program called Treasure House of Hope that Je participated in. “ is isn’t surprising to me because Je never met a stranger ... He always was so generous and outgoing.”

Athletic history

Je , who was born in 1958, grew up in the suburbs of Kansas City as the middle child of ve. From a young age, he was an impressive athlete, showing speci c strengths as a discus thrower and football player during his high school years.

“During his senior year, he was able to bench press 610 pounds,”

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Cities that fall under the “Tier 1” designation — which includes Englewood — would be the most affected, as they would be prohibited from restricting duplexes, triplexes and multiplexes up to six units, as well as accessory-dwelling units, per e Colorado Sun.

Concerning the proposed state legislation: “If passed in its present form, the scope of this comprehensive land use legislation would introduce new requirements into established single family zone districts in many cities in the state (including Englewood), to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multifamily residential units as uses by right,” the City of Englewood said on its website.

During the April 3 city council meeting, Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra brought up SB 23-213 in relation to the city’s ongoing CodeNext project.

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