Wheat Ridge council narrows scope of proposed equity audit, asks staff to return with contract and budget City staff outlined a four-part equity audit and council agreed to a phased approach that focuses first on internal operations — policies, structure, communications, staff demographics and community engagement — with public outreach to follow. Staff will return with a contract and budget.

Wheat Ridge is taking a bold step towards equity with a proposed audit that will scrutinize city policies and practices—could this be the change our community needs?

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Wheat Ridge City navigation team says 175 housing placements since program start; 83% remain housed after one year City housing navigators reported Monday that the Wheat Ridge program has placed 175 people into transitional or permanent housing since its inception, emphasized aftercare and new severe-weather arrangements and asked councilors for continued support and awareness of funding limits.

Wheat Ridge's Homeless Navigation Program has successfully placed 175 individuals into stable housing, with an impressive 83% still housed after one year!

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Wheat Ridge City Council considers zone change for 100 acre campus approval Planning staff recommends approval of zone change aligning with master plan and public input.

Wheat Ridge City officials are on the brink of a landmark decision that could transform a hundred-acre campus, but community voices are about to shake things up!

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City Council reiterates support for resident-backed development plan following 67% approval Council affirms commitment to development plan, ensuring no changes without another public vote.

Wheat Ridge residents are shaping their future as the city council stands firm on a development plan backed by 67% of voters, ensuring transparency and community involvement.

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City Council reviews $19M street renovation and utility undergrounding options Council discusses funding strategies for $19M street project with potential utility undergrounding.

Wheat Ridge is set to transform its streets with a $19 million upgrade aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and undergrounding utilities, but funding challenges loom ahead.

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Wheat Ridge community rallies to support STEM program amid leadership changes Wheatridge High School STEM program advocates urge support amid leadership changes and potential curriculum shifts.

The Wheat Ridge community is sounding the alarm to save the beloved STEM program as it faces potential changes with the retirement of its long-time leader.

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Wheatridge Council debates zoning regulations for new psychedelic therapy centers Council agrees to regulate healing centers with zoning restrictions and operational hours for therapy.

Wheat Ridge City Council is stepping into the future by proposing new zoning regulations for healing centers that utilize natural medicines and psychedelics, aiming to balance community safety with access to therapy.

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