"Denver's Mayor Mike Johnston Takes Urgent Action on Homelessness Crisis"

Denver's new mayor, Mike Johnston, has declared a state of emergency on homelessness and housing insecurity, calling it the city's most significant issue and a human rights concern. Johnston aims to house 1,000 people by the end of 2023 and the emergency declaration will help access resources from the state and potentially the federal government. The city will allocate more resources and involve private and nonprofit partners in addressing homelessness. Johnston plans to launch a neighborhood tour to gather input from residents and explore land for housing solutions like tiny homes. The declaration does not incur immediate costs, but the total expenses are yet to be determined. Recent surveys show that the majority of unhoused individuals want access to dignified and stable housing.