Safe, Clean and Compassionate Committee

Learn how you can get involved in making LoDo and ALL of downtown Denver neighborhoods safe and clean, with compassion for everyone involved.

Union Station has a long and diverse history in Denver, serving as a central welcoming point for tourists, neighbors, employees, and residents alike. Its historical prominence fosters a positive first impression when visitors depart the train from DIA, the nearby light rail, or the bus station. Since its $500 million renovation in 2014 and subsequent investment by developers to create an inviting mixed-use environment for downtown residents and businesses, Union Station has elevated the entire city and region, far beyond its immediate surroundings. However, we have reached a critical inflection point in the history of the Union Station area, in other parts of LoDo and Denver, and we need the assistance of the city and other leadership to help change its direction.

Over the past two years, we have observed with growing alarm the slow, unabated degradation of this amazing community, exacerbating fears for what may become of our downtown if we do not take drastic action and implement immediate, consistent measures to make it once again a clean, safe and compassionate area.

ATTEND OUR SAFE, CLEAN, AND COMPASSIONATE TOWN HALL
EACH MONTH OR AS SCHEDULED
FROM 4:30 – 5:30 PM

We will have speakers from city and state government and law enforcement to address relevant topics and provide updates on various issues affecting the LoDo community. This is a great opportunity to listen, learn and ask questions.

Updates June 2023

By David Mazzocchi, Chair

May 3rd: Attendance at the semi-monthly Denver Police District 6 meeting with Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver.
May 4th: In collaboration with UpDoNA and Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver, hosted a Fair Elections Funds sanctioned runoff debate for the remaining two candidates (Chris Hinds, Shannon Hoffman) at the Denver Chamber of Commerce for the City Council seat for District 10, which was deemed a success by all parties. Each candidate was asked scripted questions pertaining to topics such as homelessness, drug addiction, crime and mental illness, which were intended to determine their proposed solutions and educate voters to make informed decisions. Michael Spencer of Channel 4 News served as the moderator for the candidate debate. The debate was recorded and posted on YouTube for subsequent viewing: https://youtu.be/qIGFJ5BzwPs
May 9th: Attendance at the semi-monthly meeting with Armando Saldate, Denver Executive Director of Public Safety, and Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver.
May 10th: Attendance at a meeting with Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton sponsored by Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver.
May 17^th: Attendance at the semi-monthly Denver Police District 6 meeting with Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver. During this call, the Denver Police attendees, led by Lt. Chad Kendall, announced a new urban art summer program called “Paint Your Reality”:
- “The Denver Dream Center, in partnership with the Denver Police Department, has developed a free summer art program devoted to at-risk youth in the Denver community. The goal of the program is to provide a safe space, education, and mentorship to youth at high-risk of engaging in violence, criminal, or gang activity by providing a positive and creative outlet during the summer months in an effort to reduce incidence of violence among our youth.”
May 23rd: Attendance at the semi-monthly meeting with Armando Saldate, Denver Executive Director of Public Safety, and Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver.
May 31st: Attendance at the semi-monthly Denver Police District 6 meeting with Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver.

Our neighborhood has taken the following steps:

Holding WeeBot events – Weekends Begin on Thursday
Maintaining the Safe, Clean and Compassionate Committee of LoDoNA
Creation of a Dog Walkers group to provide safety for lower downtown residents
Organizing a Coffee Club meet-up at Kaffe Landskap for local residents to connect with their neighbors
A twice-weekly clean-up crew to help keep clean Wewatta Pavilion and the surrounding area in addition to the summertime periodic cleanups along Cherry Creek
Letter writing campaigns to various government leaders

Wynkoop Sponsors

Thank you to Logic Integration, our Luxury Home and Office Technology and A/V specialists, for donating their time and expertise to ensure we can reach as many supporters as possible.

AS BUSINESS OWNERS, NEIGHBORS, RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VISITORS WE SEEK YOUR HELP WITH THESE ISSUES:

Hold accountable those committing crimes, including assault, vandalism, drug use, and littering, which severely impacts the environment and attracts vermin
Provide adequate policing, including the empowerment of officers and prosecutors to enforce the law
Reinstate pre-pandemic policies and procedures at the Denver Jail regarding inmate retention
Provide adequate resources for those experiencing drug dependency, homelessness, and mental health to help get them off the street and into adequate facilities

The following are some tips on who helps and when to reach out for assistance.

LoDo Neighborhood Association

Denver 3-1-1

DPD Non-Emergency number

9-1-1

RTD Transit Police/ RTD Transit Watch

Government Contacts to Email

LoDo Neighborhood Association

Denver 3-1-1

DPD Non-Emergency number

9-1-1

RTD Transit Police/ RTD Transit Watch

Government Contacts to Email

Safe, Clean and Compassionate Committee

Learn how you can get involved in making LoDo and ALL of downtown Denver neighborhoods safe and clean, with compassion for everyone involved.

Wynkoop Sponsors

Thank you to Logic Integration, our Luxury Home and Office Technology and A/V specialists, for donating their time and expertise to ensure we can reach as many supporters as possible.

AS BUSINESS OWNERS, NEIGHBORS, RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VISITORS WE SEEK YOUR HELP WITH THESE ISSUES:

The following are some tips on who helps and when to reach out for assistance.

Download the RTD Transit Watch, Pocketgov, and Clean & Safe apps to make reports from your phone.

RTD TRANSIT WATCH

POCKETGOV DENVER

DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP; SAFE, WELCOMING & INCLUSIVE

Previous Meeting Recordings

Safe, Clean & Compassionate 12/06/2021 with Common Sense Institute & Mental Health Center of Denve

Safe, Clean and Compassionate Committee Meeting 12/9/2021

Safe, Clean & Compassionate 01/06/2022 with Representative Valdez

Safe, Clean & Compassionate 1/20/2022 with Denver Rescue Mission

Safe, Clean & Compassionate 2/4/2022 with Denver Public Safety and HOST

Safe, Clean & Compassionate 2/17/2022 with Denver Police, STAR and Department of Safety

Safe, Clean & Compassionate meeting 3/7/2022 with Lieutenant Faris

SAFE, CLEAN & COMPASSIONATE TOWN HALL 5/12/2022 WITH PAUL SCUDO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEP DENVER

SAFE, CLEAN & COMPASSIONATE TOWN HALL 6/23/2022 WITH CHRIS HINDS, DENVER CITY COUNCIL, AND SABRINA ALLIE, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, HOST

SAFE, CLEAN & COMPASSIONATE TOWN HALL 7/14/2022 WITH NICK WILLIAMS AND LILY LIZARRAGA, DOTI

SAFE, CLEAN & COMPASSIONATE TOWN HALL 8/25/2022 WITH ANGIE RIVERA-MALPIEDE, RTD BOARD, AND STEVE MARTINGANO, RTD TRANSIT POLICE

SAFE, CLEAN & COMPASSIONATE TOWN HALL 9/22/2022 WITH COMMANDER KIM BOWSER, LT. SEAN FARIS, AND LT. CHAD KENDALL, DENVER POLICE

SAFE, CLEAN & COMPASSIONATE TOWN HALL 11/17/2022 WITH TIM O'BRIEN, DENVER AUDITOR.