Role of ‘taxpayer dollars’ in plan for apartments is complicated

Residents voice concern

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As news spread about a proposed a ordable housing development near Parker — yet another ashpoint in the ongoing battle against new apartment complexes in the Denver suburbs — many area residents expressed concern about its funding.

“70% of the development cost will be absorbed by Douglas County taxpayers,” one resident wrote to the county.

at’s just one complaint in a long list of comments the county compiled that objected to the development’s funding. Said another: “We do not appreciate subsidizing 60 to 70% of the cost of that development after we have paid over 800,000 for our home.”

“Please hear the voices of the

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On March 6, Angela Craig started complaining of symptoms to her husband through text messages, saying she had a headache and felt dizzy. According to one message, Angela said she felt like she had been drugged.

As detectives worked to interview friends and family, the police report states that Angela’s sister told them the couple had a tumultuous relationship over the years, where Craig

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