Mayor Shares New Way for Denverites to Easily Find and Access Benefits Published on September 25, 2024 Denverites will be able to more easily access essential services they're entitled to through a transformative online tool called MyFriendBen. Tagged as: , Human Services, Mayor, News
Cold Weather Shelter Plan Expands, Newcomer Services Consolidate Published on September 13, 2024 Two newcomer shelters to become cold weather sites for people experiencing homelessness. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Mayor Mike Johnston Releases 2025 Budget Proposal Published on September 12, 2024 Mayor Johnston's 2025 budget is centered around building a more vibrant, more affordable, and safer Denver for all. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Mayor, Fox Park, EPA Announce Remediation at Superfund Site Published on August 28, 2024 The remediation of Fox, which has been unused for over 15 years, sets the table for a transformative mixed-use and income, transit-oriented community in the heart of Denver. Tagged as: , Environment, Mayor, News
Denver Voters to Decide on New Funding for Affordable Housing Published on August 19, 2024 This proposal would institute a 0.5% sales tax to garner the resources to aggressively address Denver’s affordable housing crisis. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Mayor Johnston Delivers Largest Reduction in Unsheltered Homelessness Published on August 14, 2024 Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's All In Mile High effort resulted in an 83% reduction in unsheltered family homelessness, and a 23% reduction in tent and vehicular homelessness in six months. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness, Housing Stability, Mayor, News
Affordable Denver Proposal Unanimously Passes Out of Committee Published on August 07, 2024 Denver City Council’s Safety Committee unanimously forwarded the Affordable Denver proposal — a ballot measure that would generate $100 million a year for affordable housing — to the full Council for consideration. Tagged as: , Housing Stability, Mayor, News
DOTI Installs New “Slow Zone” near University of Denver Published on July 24, 2024 Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has installed a new “slow zone” along East Evans Avenue in an effort to slow drivers down in an area where University of Denver (DU) students and staff regularly cross to access the north and south sides of campus. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Mayor, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Delivers First State of the City Address Published on July 22, 2024 Denver Mayor Mike Johnston highlighted accomplishments from the first year of his Administration and previewed upcoming priorities. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Denver’s All In Mile High Initiative Marks One-Year Published on July 17, 2024 One year in, All In Mile High delivers historic outcomes and creates a model that other growing cities can follow. Tagged as: , Housing and Homelessness, Housing Stability, Mayor, News