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Denver backs legal challenge to Trump’s use of National Guard
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Denver has joined 26 other local governments in an amicus brief supporting California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. “In Denver, our residents are connected with police who live on the same streets they patrol and with officers who grew up in the same…
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The National Guard operating in Denver? Unlikely, experts say
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President Donald Trump recently inked an executive order creating a series of specialized military units within the National Guard that, under the direction of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, would be “specifically trained and equipped to deal with public disorder issues.” Is such a deployment of the National Guard a possibility in Denver, where Mayor…
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Denver moves to dismiss Trump immigration enforcement lawsuit
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Denver is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration over the city’s “sanctuary” policies. The motion, filed on Monday in a U.S. district court, insisted that the laws of both Colorado and Denver do not impede federal immigration enforcement and that “the federal government has no right or ability to compel local…
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Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1.76 billion budget: Here’s the breakdown
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The Denver City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1.76 billion spending plan, which a 0.6% increase in spending over last year. The general fund is the largest of the city’s operating funds. It includes all resources not restricted legally to a specific use and funds approximately 35 agencies, which provide more…
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Here’s where Denver Mayor Mike Johnston stands on the local ballot issues
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced Friday he will not support the fur and slaughterhouse bans, though is backing a sales tax hike aimed at generating $100 million for “affordable” housing. The mayor on Friday outlined his positions on several local and statewide measures that will appear on the city’s ballot this November. Initiated Ordinances…
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Report: Denver homelessness grew despite $155 million spending
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston called his administration’s response to homelessness a resounding success after the data from the latest point in time count was released Wednesday. But after spending nearly $155 million — $65 million more than anticipated — the overall number of homeless people in the city actually grew from 5,818 in 2023 to 6,539…
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Denver revenue forecast declines amid increase in spending, decrease of sales tax income
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The Denver Department of Finance informed a City Council committee the city will have even less money available for the 2025 general fund after revising revenues from this year. The change is partly driven by slumping or stagnant sales tax revenues, which provide more than 50% of the general fund’s revenue. Originally, the city was…
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Poll: Denver voters divided on city’s direction, say taxes are too high
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More than a third of Denver voters say taxes are “way too high,” according to a poll released shortly after Mayor Mike Johnston and his allies unveiled a plan to increase sales taxes. The poll from the Colorado Polling Institute said 29% regard taxes as “high but acceptable,” while about the same number — 27% — view…