Why the Mayor’s Sales Tax Failed, Casa Bonita Union Busting, and Changes Coming for Recycling and Composting

Nov 12, 2024

The recent failure of Mayor Johnston's sales tax proposal for affordable housing raises questions about future strategies. Casa Bonita's unionization efforts spotlight management's alleged tactics against workers. Meanwhile, changes to composting and recycling services could reshape environmental outcomes. A listener's concerns about cannabis use bring to light lesser-known health issues like cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. The discussion is a mix of local governance, community struggles, and the evolving relationship with cannabis.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Unionization and Affordable Housing in Denver

03:08 • 12min

Navigating Community Challenges and Seasonal Offerings

15:38 • 2min

Waste Management Challenges

17:45 • 5min

Navigating Local Recycling Challenges and Community Engagement

23:11 • 2min

Listener Engagement and Medical Insights on Cannabis Use

24:51 • 2min

Health Impacts of Chronic Marijuana Use

26:34 • 6min