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‘This isn’t a good start’: Tensions flare at Mayor-elect Johnston’s homelessness public forum
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The last of Mayor-elect Mike Johnston’s public forums concluded on Friday with one question ever-present throughout the night: “Where’s the mayor?” Johnston did not attend, or plan to attend, any of his 28 public forums over the last 10 days, which were led by his committee chairs and designed to collect community feedback to develop the priorities…
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Denver residents seek renewed focus on ending traffic deaths: ‘Lives are at stake’
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Since Mayor Michael Hancock committed to eliminating traffic deaths seven years ago, Denver’s roads have only gotten deadlier. As Mayor-elect Mike Johnston prepares to take the city’s reins, Denverites are asking for change. More than 100 Denver residents squeezed into a packed rec room on Thursday evening for the chance to tell Johnston how he…
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Denverites call on Mayor-elect Johnston to strengthen city partnership with public schools
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With Denver set to change leadership in the coming days, some residents are asking the city government to step up its involvement in public education. Dozens of Denverites met Wednesday evening to discuss local education and the future of the city’s partnership with Denver Public Schools. This was the latest of Mayor-elect Mike Johnston’s 28…
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‘A nightmare:’ Residents demand changes to Denver’s city planning department
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As Mayor-elect Mike Johnston prepares to take office next week, some Denver residents are calling on him to make major changes to city planning. Around 80 people gathered at Carla Madison Rec Center Monday afternoon to share their thoughts on Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department. This was the latest of Johnston’s 28 planned public forums…
