shelters
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Denver’s homeless access more services
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More members of Denver’s homeless population are gaining access to health and behavioral services, according to city officials who briefed the Community Planning and Housing Committee on Tuesday. They’re getting more services, and they’re sticking around longer. Data from the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment presented at the meeting showed that from January…
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Denver budget woes spotlight shift in Johnston’s homelessness campaign
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The city’s budget woes have triggered shifts in the future of Mayor Mike Johnston’s campaign to eliminate homelessness in Denver. After a week-long series of budget hearings, city officials now have a clearer picture of how Denver plans to address its $200 million budget deficit, with department heads outlining how they intend to cut spending,…
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Denver auditor calls homelessness programs fragmented, understaffed
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Denver’s efforts to help homeless people are fragmented, understaffed and lack a strategic plan, data analysis and a clear sense of who’s in charge, according to a Denver City Auditor’s report issued Thursday. “Homelessness is a high priority issue for Denver,” Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien said. “However, we could be using our resources more effectively…
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COVER STORY | Meet Michael Hancock, candidate for Denver mayor (AUDIO)
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This is the first in a series of profiles of Denver mayoral candidates. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is the presumptive front-runner in the municipal election that ends May 7, having raised more campaign funds than all five of his opponents combined through March. But despite that advantage and the natural competitive edge of being the…
