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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gov. Polis uses state grants to lean on local governments that buck housing policies
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Friday that pushes local governments to comply with certain state housing laws as a condition of receiving state grant funding, at the Colorado Capitol in Denver. (Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline) Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Friday that pushes local governments to comply with certain state housing laws as a condition of receiving state grant funding. The order directs several state agencies to identify funding opportunities that can be prioritized for local governments and projects that align with state housing priorities. It highlights seven state laws passed in the last two years that aim to increase housing options across the state. Polis said the goal of the executive order is to ensure those who receive discretionary grant funding from the state are prioritizing state efforts to increase housing stock, affordability and sustainability. He estimated over $100 million dollars in state funding will be subject to the order. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'Today we're taking action to make sure that the limited state funding opportunities are prioritized for local governments that are following state housing laws and land use laws and doing their part so hardworking Coloradans to afford to live, work and thrive across our state of Colorado,' Polis said at a press conference in his office at the Colorado Capitol, where he signed the executive order Friday. While many local governments have supported housing policies approved by the Colorado Legislature in recent years, others opposed the policies and indicated concerns about compliance. Polis said he wants local governments to be able to go through DOLA to help them achieve compliance with new state housing laws. 'We want to make sure everybody is working in good faith and has a plan to implement these laws,' Polis said. 'Some counties have just thought about it and worked on it more than others, and we want to make sure that everybody thinks about it and works on it and gets it done because housing is a statewide issue.' Laws covered by the executive order include 2024 measures to prohibit residential occupancy limits, require higher-density housing near transit stops, prohibit local minimum parking requirements, legalize the construction of accessory dwelling units, and encourage more sustainable affordable housing, as well as 2025 polices that set regional building codes for factory-built homes and allow some multifamily buildings to have just one staircase. Housing availability and affordability has been a growing crisis in Colorado that state legislators worked to improve since 2023. A 2023 housing executive order Polis signed said the state is short tens of thousands of housing units, and his new order says the same concerns continue to escalate. Some of the laws included in the order are not yet implemented, so the provisions of the executive order will apply after the measures take effect. The executive order requires state agencies including the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado Energy Office, the Department of Local Affairs, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to submit a list within 30 days of potential competitive grants and other discretionary funding sources that could be subject to the requirements of the order. The order will be updated once the governor's office compiles a list of grants and funding to be included, and it will apply to funding awarded after Oct. 6. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Toronto Sun
14-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Newmarket man convicted criminally for his dogs' attack on young girl in 2023
The three bulldog-type dogs were euthanized after the attack, which occurred at the man's home A York Regional Police shoulder patch. A Newmarket man has been sentenced to house arrest after being convicted of charges that stem from his dogs attacking and 'severely' injuring a nine-year-old girl at his home nearly two years ago. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account York Regional Police say the victim and her dad visited the man's home on Jackson Ct. – near Davis dr. and Leslie St. – on July 27, 2023 to check out some puppies that were for sale. 'Upon arrival, three bulldog-type dogs rushed out and attacked the girl without provocation, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries,' Const. Lisa Moskaluk said in a statement Wednesday. She said the child was taken to the hospital and treated for her injuries. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Following an investigation, Leslie Theodore Kovacs, 68, was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and three counts under the Ontario Dog Owners' Liability Act (DOLA). He was also found to be in violation of a muzzle order issued by Newmarket Animal Services. 'The dogs were surrendered and euthanized after the attack,' Moskaluk said. RECOMMENDED VIDEO She said Kovacs pleaded guilty to all charges on Tuesday. He was sentenced to one year of house arrest, 15 months of probation, a $5,000 penalty under the DOLA, and a lifetime ban on owning, keeping, harbouring, or residing in a home with a dog. 'York Regional Police and Newmarket Animal Services emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership and the serious consequences of failing to control aggressive animals,' Moskaluk said. 'The safety and well-being of the community remain a top priority.' cdoucette@ @sundoucette Columnists Olympics Editorial Cartoons Celebrity NHL
Global News
14-05-2025
- Global News
Owner sentenced to house arrest after Ontario child mauled by 3 dogs
Police say an Ontario man has been sentenced to house arrest among other conditions after a nine-year-old girl was mauled by three dogs at a Newmarket home during a puppy sale in July 2023. On July 27, 2023, police said a father and his daughter went to the home on Jackson Court to view puppies for sale when three dogs rushed out of the house and attacked the young girl, unprovoked. Police said at the time that the girl was 'mauled and severely injured' by the dogs. She was taken to hospital with severe bites all over her body. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Newmarket Animal Services went to the home that evening after the attack and the three dogs were handed over. They were then euthanized. The owner, 68-year-old Leslie Theodore Kovacs, was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and three counts under Ontario's Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA). Story continues below advertisement Police said he was also found to be in violation of a muzzle order issued by Newmarket Animal Services. In a news release on Wednesday, police said Kovacs pleaded guilty to all charges. He was sentenced to one year of house arrest; 15 months of probation; a lifetime ban on owning, keeping, harbouring or residing in a home with a dog; and a $5,000 penalty under DOLA. 'York Regional Police and Newmarket Animal Services emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership and the serious consequences of failing to control aggressive animals,' the force said. 'The safety and well-being of the community remain a top priority.'
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Manitou awarded $577K grant for water tank rehabilitation
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The City of Manitou Springs has been awarded a $577,726 grant to rehabilitate the city's original 2 million-gallon Mesa Water Storage Tank, which has served the community since 1965. According to the City of Manitou Springs, the grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is funded through the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund and will be matched with $622,274 from the city's Drinking Water Revolving Loan proceeds. The funds will help extend the life of the water tank. According to the City, the 2 million-gallon steel tank has never undergone a full coating replacement since it was put into service. Recent inspections revealed advanced corrosion, prompting the need for structural repairs and updated safety features. Once drained, the tank will undergo a comprehensive evaluation before rehabilitation begins. Rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin in August 2025. The City said exterior coatings will be replaced by mid-October, with interior rehabilitation, including piping repairs and the application of new protective coatings, resuming in spring 2026. The project is expected to be completed by June 2026. To support continued service during the rehabilitation, the City said it is preparing to bring a new 1.1 million-gallon Mesa Water Tank online in May 2025. The construction of the new tank has been made possible through grant funding from both DOLA and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, allowing the project to move forward at no cost to Manitou Springs residents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
