Denevr Mayor Mike Johnston
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Denver council rejects 2026 budget, but mayor’s $1.66B spending plan will still govern operations
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The Denver City Council rejected Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1.66 billion spending plan, but the proposal, as amended, will still govern operations, as the charter requires the city to have a budget in place by Nov. 12. In a split 6-6 vote on Monday, councilmembers expressed disappointment with various aspects of the budget process, citing its…
