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Skip to main content Axios Homepage * Sections * Local news * Axios Pro * About Axios * Sign up Log In AXIOS DENVER Subscribe AUGUST 16, 2023 * John Frank * Alayna Alvarez * Esteban L. Hernandez 🐪 Happy Wednesday. Halfway there! * Today's weather: Sunny and windy, with highs near 97°. 🎂 Happy birthday to our Axios Denver members Gina Simpson and Tina Boeckenstedt! 🚲 Situational awareness: Statewide e-bike rebates go live today. The first round of applications opens at 9am today and ends on Aug. 21. Today's newsletter is 895 words — a 3.5-minute read. 1 BIG THING: COLORADO'S TIES TO ALLEGED TRUMP PLOT DEEPEN John Eastman speaks on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder in 2021. Photo: Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images An attorney for the Colorado Republican Party and a fellow at a conservative Colorado institute were indicted by a grand jury along with former President Trump for their alleged efforts to flip 2020 election results in Georgia. Why it matters: The criminal conspiracy outlined in the 98-page indictment is drawing parallels to election tampering in Colorado and showcases the state's ties to the Trump campaign's push to overturn the presidential vote. Driving the news: The charges revealed Monday include nine counts against John Eastman, who is currently representing the state's GOP in an elections lawsuit and served as a visiting professor at University of Colorado Boulder at the time of the election. * The charges include racketeering, conspiracy to commit forgery and filing false documents, as well as asking a public official to violate their oath. * Prosecutors say he submitted court documents challenging Georgia's vote despite knowing some of the information was not true and sought to replace electors. Of note: Jenna Ellis, an attorney who is an advisory fellow in constitutional law and policy at the conservative Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, also faces two charges. * She is accused of racketeering and asking a public official to violate their oath as part of an effort to convince Georgia officials to appoint new electors for Trump, documents state. The intrigue: The Georgia indictment details a concerted effort to upend the election and goes much further than one in Mesa County, where former Clerk Tina Peters is charged with tampering with election equipment. What they're saying: In an interview with Axios Denver, Secretary of State Jena Griswold applauded the Georgia indictment, saying she wants to see federal or local charges in Colorado that implicate the broader network behind the voting machine tampering in Mesa County. Full story 2. PUSH FOR TERM LIMIT CHANGES MEETS RESISTANCE Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios The Denver City Council is clashing over term limits for elected officials, as similar debates about fitness for office and ageism take center stage at the federal level. Why it matters: How long local leaders stay in office could be decided by Denver voters next year if the council agrees to put the question on the November 2024 ballot. * The city charter currently allows the mayor, council members, auditor, and clerk and recorder to serve no more than three consecutive four-year terms in the same position. Driving the news: Council members Amanda Sawyer and Amanda Sandoval ran the idea of changing term limits by their colleagues this week. * Although the two heard some support from colleagues — particularly for capping limits on Denver's mayor — they were mostly met with skepticism and pushback over whether the effort was just a "solution in search of a problem." What they're saying: "Voters are very smart here. They return good people and they vote out people they don't like," council member Kevin Flynn said. Go deeper 3. ♻️ TWEAKING DENVER'S RECYCLING LAW Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios The city wants your help in recommending changes to the city's Waste No More measure — a law requiring Denver businesses, like apartment buildings, restaurants and sporting arenas, to provide composting and recycling. Why it matters: The law intends to reduce waste sent to landfills, where decaying material emits greenhouse gasses like methane that contribute to climate change. State of play: The changes to the law likely won't impact the requirements, Blake Adams, the city's zero waste manager, tells us. They are intended to provide flexibility around enforcement. * Adams said a task force is considering potential tweaks to the measure to ensure it can be effectively implemented. The intrigue: Right now, only certain parts are in effect, like the requirement for construction and demolition projects to divert waste like scrap metal and clean wood toward recycling. What we're watching: The 27-member task force will host a virtual public town hall tomorrow at 6pm. Read more 4. MILE HIGHLIGHTS: CATCH UP QUICK Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios ⚖️ Gov. Jared Polis has asked for an expedited reversal of a federal judge's decision last week that temporarily blocked a new state law raising the age to legally buy a firearm from 18 to 21. (Colorado Sun) 🚨 A 26-year-old man fatally shot by a Denver police officer on Aug. 5 was holding a black marker the officer thought was a knife. The Denver DA's office is investigating. (9News) 🏫 Armed police are poised to return to Denver Public School campuses without an agreement in place setting policies or safeguards, with the first day of school less than a week away. (Denver Gazette) 💼 WeWork is downsizing its presence in downtown Denver's Tabor Center building as it faces "substantial doubt" about the future of the company. STAY BOOKED AND BUSY 📅 Upcoming events around the city. Free Online Budgeting Class — the 4 Budgeting Mistakes Most People Make and How to Fix Them to Achieve Your Financial Goals Quickly virtually on Sept. 5: Is this free class for me? * You want to start saving more money toward your biggest financial goal. * You know you need to do something different with money but you don't know where to start. * You're sick of unexpected expenses coming up that get in the way of saving money. Corey Taylor at the Fillmore Auditorium on Aug. 25: * Anticipate a memorable night of raw rock power with Corey Taylor, the legendary lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour, set to conquer the renowned Fillmore Auditorium. * Get ready for a concert you won't forget, packed with crowd-pleasing hits and hidden treasures from his broad catalog. Hosting an event? Email local-events@axios.com. 5. 🤤 MUST-TRY MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD Silky, house-made hummus is just the start at Zaman Mediterranean Fresh. Photo: Alayna Alvarez/Axios 👋 Hey friends, Alayna here. I want to tell you about my new favorite fast-casual restaurant in Denver. Driving the news: Zaman Mediterranean Fresh — which opened in June near Wash Park — is a family-run Middle Eastern eatery co-owned by Syrian natives Wassim Kabouk and his wife, Rina. * The first-time restaurateurs pride themselves on sourcing fresh, quality ingredients directly from Syria and other parts of the Middle East and preparing recipes that have been lovingly passed down through generations. Why it matters: The goal of the restaurant is to "share Syrian flavors with Colorado" and establish itself as the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the state, Wassim, who's lived in Denver for about a decade, tells us. Of note: Zaman uses a brick oven from Lebanon to fire its pita, pies and pizza, all of which are made in-house daily. A crispy, flaky, freshly baked za'atar and cheese pie from Zaman. Photo: Alayna Alvarez/Axios What to order Our picks: 🍺 John is exploring the beer scene in Indianapolis. 🍝 Alayna is planning to make this summery pasta with zucchini, sungold tomatoes and plenty of parm. (Here's a video version, too!) 🎻 Esteban listened to CPR Classical to help him focus yesterday. Thanks to our editor Ross Terrell and copy editor Bill Kole. Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) NEWS WORTHY OF YOUR TIME. 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