Marc Sallinger

Sep 24, 2024 | abc10.com | Marc Sallinger

JOHNSTOWN, Colo. — The trailers parked in the front lawns of several houses in Johnstown don’t look like your typical moving vans. Then again, the belongings they hold aren't part of a typical move. "People walking down through this neighborhood have got to look at this and just say, what in the world?" Holly Sturgon, who's lived in her home in the northern Colorado town for almost 11 years, asked.

Sep 19, 2024 | denvergazette.com | Marc Sallinger

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — When 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was disbarred by a branch of the Colorado Supreme Court last week, she may have lost more than just her law license. Stanley paid tens of thousands of dollars in legal defense fees using taxpayer money. If she had won her case, or if the charges were dismissed, that may not have been a problem. Since she did not, one of the counties that funds her office with taxpayer money wants the money back.

Sep 18, 2024 | coloradopolitics.com | Marc Sallinger

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — When 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was disbarred by a branch of the Colorado Supreme Court last week, she may have lost more than just her law license. Stanley paid tens of thousands of dollars in legal defense fees using taxpayer money. If she had won her case, or if the charges were dismissed, that may not have been a problem. Since she did not, one of the counties that funds her office with taxpayer money wants the money back.

Apr 17, 2024 | abc10.com | Marc Sallinger

COLORADO, USA — For more than a year now, Colorado taxpayers have paid for a pilot and mechanic to come to the state and fly a helicopter that isn’t actually allowed to fly yet. The Firehawk helicopter is a converted Black Hawk helicopter that's supposed to be a powerful new tool to fight fires in Colorado. In 2021, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill authorizing the state to spend $24 million to buy one.

Apr 2, 2024 | denvergazette.com | Marc Sallinger

DENVER — Solving homelessness isn’t easy. Finding out exactly how much it costs to try and do it isn’t easy either. As Denver struggles to find funding for the migrant crisis, Mayor Mike Johnston's administration continues to expand his top priority: His initiative to end homelessness. This week, Denver City Council will finally find out how much that is costing taxpayers.