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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Brighton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Legal Dispute
Brighton is facing a federal lawsuit from the American Center for Law and Justice over its decision to ban a Christmas nativity display. Local taxpayers are now looking at a potentially pricey First Amendment legal battle.
Cannabis Licensing
New Kaya Bliss cannabis dispensaries are opening up in Kensington and Brighton Beach, giving local shoppers way more options to buy soon. If you're looking for legal weed spots nearby, your choices are about to expand.
Community Center
Brighton is scoping out plans to build a brand new community center, which means fresh hangout spots could be coming to your neighborhood soon. Keep an eye on how this project develops as it moves forward.
Racist Deed Covenant Renouncement
A Brighton neighborhood has officially removed racist language from its old property deeds, a symbolic but meaningful cleanup that could inspire other neighborhoods to do the same. It doesn’t change who owns what, but it helps close an ugly chapter in local housing history.