Denver mayor blames Republicans for ‘devastating impact’ on city after border deal collapse
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D) on Friday blamed GOP leaders in Washington for the “devastating impact” the collapsed bipartisan border deal will have on the Mile High City. “I’m here to talk a little bit about the devastating impact of the failure of Republican leadership in Congress this week to pass comprehensive immigration change and […]
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Group protests Johnston’s veto of bill preventing sweeps in freezing temps
DENVER — Members of a nonprofit gathered outside Denver’s City and County Building Saturday morning to protest Mayor Mike Johnston’s decision to veto a bill that would ban homeless sweeps in freezing temperatures. About a dozen from Housekeys Action Network (HAND) people showed up amid the frigid conditions to speak out against the mayor’s announcement. […]
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Denver mayor warns that illegal immigration puts a ‘huge strain’ on city
Democratic Denver Mayor Mike Johnston stated Sunday that illegal immigration is putting a “huge strain” on the city, joining the likes of other mayors who have spoken on the growing problem of illegal immigration in the country. Johnston explained that the lack of work authorization that immigrants receive in Denver has been a major contributing […]
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Denver mayor, city council members at odds over emergency rental assistance
DENVER — As evictions in the city skyrocket, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and some city council members find themselves at odds over how much the city should spend to keep people in their homes. The mayor wants to spend $15.6 million on emergency rental assistance next year. His office calls it “a significant expansion” of […]
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Denver residents can weigh in on mayor’s proposed budget in public hearing
DENVER — Denver’s city council will hold a public hearing on Monday to give citizens a chance to weigh in on the mayor’s proposed budget for next year. Despite the mayor’s record spending proposals, some say his budget falls short in some areas. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed general fund budget calls for spending $1.7 […]
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Mayor Johnston 2024 budget would add 167 more officers to Denver streets
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DENVER — As the cost of housing rises and Denverites struggle with affordability and rising crime rates, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is outlining the first city budget under his administration, prioritizing making the city more affordable, greener and safer for residents. The mayor’s proposed $1.7 billion budget for 2024 allocates resources around five priorities including […]
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How much will Denver mayor’s homelessness plan cost?
Mayor Mike Johnston’s ambitious plan to address homelessness is beginning to take shape, though there is still uncertainty about the cost. On Friday, the Denver Housing Authority announced its commissioners had approved plans to purchase the Best Western hotel near I-70 and Quebec in Central Park for $26 million. The City plans to convert the […]
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State Rep. Leslie Herod joins race for Denver mayor | News
Colorado Rep. Leslie Herod is joining the race to be Denver mayor, adding a major name to an already crowded field of candidates. Herod announced her candidacy Thursday, seeking to replace term-limited Mayor Michael Hancock when his third term ends in 2023. At least 10 other candidates have filed paperwork to run, including longtime Denver […]
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