The trial to save historic CPGC from destruction ended last Thursday. We are waiting for Judge David Goldberg's decision. In the meantime, enjoy this recollection by Christine O'Connor, one of the plaintiffs in the case, of the four day trial. Aaron Goldhamer [ lawyer for the plaintiff's] opened by saying: “This case is about what the Denver charter gives the people — and about what the city is trying to take away from the people in violation of the charter.” CLICK LINK TO READ: http://cpfan.org/2017/08/four-days-in-court-a-recollection/ _____________________________________________ DID YOU EVER WONDER WHY DENVER WANTS TO DESTROY HISTORIC PARKS, EXPOSE LOW INCOME MINORITY PEOPLE TO MORE POLLUTION AND BUILD A 1964-STYLE HIGHWAY EXPANSION AND A HUGE, OLD FASHIONED DRAIN WHEN WE FACE DROUGHT? Michele Swenson, an author /activist , Park HIll resident and CPFAN member reports in the Huffington Post, that it could all have to do with Hancock and Hickenlooper's plan to bring the Winter Olympics to Denver in 2026. WHO IS GOING TO FOOT THE BILL??? Click link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/59a4577ce4b0cb7715bfd7aa _____________________________________ City Park Friends and Neighbors' (CPFAN) next meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th, 6 -8 PM, Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. Join us and stay informed. Membership is FREE. Join as a voting member if you live in our generous boundaries and as a friend if you live outside of the boundaries. Go to: http://cpfan.org/about-cpfan/join-cpfan/ to join today. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!!