Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Talks Budget Cuts, Homelessness & More

Mike Johnston is the mayor of Denver. I like Mike though we probably only agree about half the time. I've been looking forward to this conversation and hope you find it informative. 

Some topics:

Denver Council may block $800M bond package unless MayorJohnston revises it fast - Axios Denver

Prior article: Denver's $800M bond package for infrastructure projects takes shape - Axios Denver

I appreciate Mike's willingness to buck the gov't workers' union: Mayor Mike Johnston seeks to retain best talent | Government | denvergazette.com

Public safety; crime rates: Report: Denver violent crime rates see a big drop in the first quarter of 2025

Governing style: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has moved fast. A look at his record.

Homelessness: City officials, homeless advocates disagree over Denver’s homeless count | Rocky Mountain PBS

Denver will lease 38 rooms in a Colfax motel for its Roads to Recovery program

Conflict with the federal gov't: Denver sues Trump administration over federal funding, again | News | denvergazette.com