US EditionJohnston to deliver State of the City Address on Monday
DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 21 – Mayor Johnston highlighted a 45% drop in unsheltered homelessness and a 46% decline in homicide rates while addressing a $250 million budget deficit and upcoming layoffs.
- Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his second State of the City address Monday at the Seawall Ballroom, marking two years in office and highlighting progress and challenges.
- Amid projections of a $250 million deficit, city officials warned of the first layoffs in 15 years, expected to start in August.
- He noted a 46% drop in the homicide rate this year, reflecting historic public safety improvements in Denver.
- A new $1 billion bond is slated for a fall vote, funding roads and parks under the Vibrant Denver package, Johnston plans to ask voters to approve.
- Future plans include electrifying buildings and expanding affordable housing, with Denver also vowed to add 5,000 housing units each year via a middle-class housing program.
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