Tag: mike johnston
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Democrat Brittany Pettersen throws support behind Michael Bennet in Colorado’s gubernatorial primary
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen on Thursday formally endorsed fellow Democrat Michael Bennet in Colorado’s gubernatorial primary, saying she’s counted the state’s senior senator among her “most important mentors and allies” since working on his first run for office. Bennet is facing Attorney General Phil Weiser in next year’s Democratic primary for the office held by…
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What you need to know about DIA’s quest for nuclear power
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Will Denver International Airport be the site of Colorado’s first nuclear power station in the 36 years since the shutdown of the Ft. Saint Vrain reactor in 1989? That’s what airport officials want to find out. The airport has announced the start of a $1.25…
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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
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…
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Denver mayor seeks $100 million sales tax hike to build 20,000 ‘affordable’ housing units
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Arguing $100 million more annually is necessary to build thousands of affordable housing units, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and some of the council’s most progressive members are pushing for a sales tax hike that, if approved by voters, would make the city’s rate the highest in the region. The proposed 0.5-point tax hike is the…