Targeting illegal drivers
Council will weigh resolution opposing car impound measure
Peter Marcus, DDN Staff Writer
Monday, July 28, 2008

The Denver City Council will raise a proclamation tonight that would express opposition to a ballot initiative that asks Denver voters to authorize police to impound cars driven by illegal immigrants.

Spearheaded by Councilman Paul Lopez, the proclamation is the first in four years that asks the Council to oppose a citizen’s initiative, according to Kelly Vélez, City Council secretary. On July 12, 2004, the Council voted to oppose an initiative that would have banned all circuses in the City and County of Denver.

Lopez said the Council should oppose Initiative 100, which voters will see in August, because it is unnecessary and would place a strain on police resources. He already has the support of his colleagues Councilman Rick Garcia and Councilwoman Judy Montero.

“It’s a drain on our resources,â€