🌱E-Bikes Are Smart + 17 Candidates For Mayor +Denver Home Prices Down

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• Study shows that e-bike rebate program was a smart decision for Denver
• Denver voters have 17 mayoral candidates to choose from. Will they pick the one with the most money, or the one that aligns best with their values
• Home prices in metro Denver have seen a significant decline over the past eight years

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. In less than a month, Denver voters will pick a new mayor, here's a list of the candidates and their positions. Choose wisely, Denver's mayor is responsible for supervising around 13,000 municipal employees and appointing numerous municipal leaders, including the head of one of the world's largest airports. The next mayor will play a crucial role in setting a budget worth billions of dollars and exercises veto power over City Council decisions. (Denverite)
2. Denver City Council approved the extension of Safe Outdoor Spaces through 2024. Denver's City Council has granted an extension to the Safe Outdoor Spaces program through next year. Additionally, council authorized an extra $7.5 million to operate the camping facilities. A large portion of that funding originates from the American Rescue Plan Act. (CBS4)
3. Colorado ranks among the top 25 most hazardous states for driving. Driving can be perilous — it could even be argued that it's the most hazardous activity that most Americans undertake on a daily basis. A recent study puts Colorado in the top 25 of the most dangerous states to drive in. (FOX31)
4. Colorado's housing market has experienced its most significant and continuous decline in more than 10 years. The median value of a single-family house in the Denver region has plummeted by over $90,000. According to the Colorado Association of Realtors, the drop from $660,000 in April to $569,800 in January of this year is the most substantial and extended decline in median sales price for single-family homes since 2010. (Sentinel)
5. According to a recent study, Denver's e-bike rebate program has been a smart investment. According Ride Report, a technology firm focusing on micromobility, e-bikes have significantly reduced gas vehicle trips and have been demonstrated to be a cost-efficient mode of transportation within urban areas. In collaboration with the city, Ride Report monitored rebate recipients who voluntarily downloaded their application. The study found that, in 2021, the 100 or so individuals tracked by the company rode e-bikes an average of 26 miles per week, thus substituting 3.4 roundtrips made by a vehicle. (Axios)

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Today in Denver:

• LEGO® club: At Denver Public Library, Eugene Field Branch (3:30-4:30 p.m)
• Intercambio: Spanish Conversation Table. (6:30 p.m.)
• Bryce Vine: At Ogden Theater. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Levitt Pavilion is hosting a series of free concerts this summer. Check out the schedule here: (9News)
• Su Teatro's El Espíritu Natural offers a way to celebrate our shared destiny in the "The Earth Is Good; We Need It to Survive." (Westword)
• Be a part of Denver’s sustainable future. We need you to help us reach our waste reduction goals, to learn more about what Zero Waste means to our community, and to learn what you know about sustainability topics. Share your thoughts with this survey. (Denver)

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