Category: Fiscal Responsibility
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A Plan to Have a Plan: The City’s Wildfire Response Puts Residents Last
The city’s official wildfire plan isn’t a real plan; it’s a bureaucratic document that puts residents last. While City Hall can find $50M+ for a new civic center without a vote, they tell families in high-risk fire zones they’re on their own. This isn’t just a policy failure; it’s a crisis of priorities.
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Before the Photo-Op: A Reality Check on the Handyman’s Work
Let me be clear: Golden’s police officers, city staff, and residents deserve a modern and efficient municipal facility. I fully support that goal. But supporting the goal does not mean accepting a flawed, handyman’s process that is already failing. On July 23rd, the city plans a groundbreaking ceremony for the “Heart of Golden.” It will…
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An Architect’s Blueprint vs. A Handyman’s Method: A Voter’s Guide to Financing Golden’s Future
The author, a Golden resident and finance professional, highlights concerns over the city’s financing strategy for the “Heart of Golden” project. Using Certificates of Participation (COPs) circumvents voter approval, which is fundamentally necessary. The article advocates for fiscal transparency and stresses that taxpayers deserve a say in significant expenditures impacting their community.
Dan Sung for Golden 