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health16 days ago

Denver Mayor Calls for Change in STI Reporting Policy

Denver is considering updating outdated laws requiring residents to report STIs to the city, as part of a broader effort to modernize regulations. The current law, established in the 1950s, mandates reporting and investigation of STIs, but in practice, the city relies on state reporting systems, and enforcement is minimal. The mayor's administration aims to remove or revise these obsolete provisions, though the process will require city council approval.

via Denverite|
#denver#health#mayor-mike-johnston
politics-and-immigration1 year ago

Denver Mayor Implements Budget Cuts, Closes Shelters and Scales Back Migrant Services

Denver is closing four shelters and scaling back services for migrants to save $60 million in the long term, following the reinstatement of time limits on shelters and a decrease in the number of people living in city-funded hotel rooms. The city plans to focus on case management and connecting migrants to jobs and housing, with efforts to help individuals submit work authorization permits. Mayor Mike Johnston emphasized that Denver is not closing its doors to migrants but is seeking more efficient ways to support those who choose to make the city their new home.

via The Colorado Sun|
#budget-cuts#denver#mayor-mike-johnston
politics1 year ago

Denver's Budget Cuts Lead to Closure of Four Migrant Shelters and Employee Hour Reduction

The city of Denver is cutting work hours for some city employees, potentially reducing them to zero, in order to reallocate funds towards dealing with the migrant crisis. The budget cuts, amounting to $4.3 million, will impact the Parks and Recreations department. Mayor Mike Johnston expressed frustration with the federal government's lack of support and criticized Republicans for killing a bipartisan border bill. He predicts the migrant crisis will cost the city around $180 million this year and called for a solution from lawmakers in Washington.

via Fox News|
#budget-cuts#city-employees#denver
us-news1 year ago

Denver Faces Migrant Crisis: Services Slashed, Schools Overwhelmed

Denver is facing a humanitarian crisis as it struggles to support the influx of thousands of migrants, with nearly 40,000 migrants arriving in the city, the most per capita of any city in the nation. The city has spent over $42 million on migrant support and may face a total cost of $180 million in 2024, prompting budget cuts in other areas. Mayor Mike Johnston has appealed for help from the White House and Congress, but the city's support system is starting to buckle after Congress rejected a deal aimed at slowing the flow of migrants.

via The New York Times|
#budget-cuts#denver#humanitarian-crisis
immigration-crisis1 year ago

Denver Faces Strain as Migrant Influx Overwhelms Public Services

Denver public schools are struggling to accommodate an influx of migrant students, with a teacher highlighting the strain on resources. Mayor Mike Johnston has slashed $5 million from public services to address the crisis, blaming Republicans and former President Trump for blocking a bipartisan border deal. The cuts have drawn criticism from residents and officials, with concerns raised about the impact on city services. The city has also begun ejecting around 800 migrant families from shelters as it scales back aid for illegal immigrants, while facing a projected cost of $180 million in 2024 due to the crisis.

via Fox News|
#denver#education#immigration-crisis
politics1 year ago

Denver Mayor Blames Republicans and Trump for $5M Cuts Impacting City Services

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, a Democrat, is blaming Republicans and former President Donald Trump for cutting $5 million from public services to pay for the city's migrant crisis, which is expected to cost around $180 million in 2024. The cuts will affect recreation centers, vehicle registration renewals, and spring flower planting. The city has begun ejecting around 800 migrant families from shelters and will decrease the number of migrants it serves. Denver has received more migrants per capita than any other city in the nation and is struggling to support the growing number of migrants, putting a strain on public services and the health system.

via Fox News|
#budget-cuts#denver#donald-trump
local-news1 year ago

Denver Faces Budget Shortfall: Cuts to Parks, DMV Services Amid Migrant Crisis

Denver is implementing budget cuts, including reduced hours at recreation centers and DMV offices, to offset the costs of sheltering migrants, with a projected $180 million budget shortfall in 2024. The city has been hosting over 38,000 migrants since December 2022, spending more than $42 million to support them. Mayor Mike Johnston blames federal leaders for the financial crisis and emphasizes that the migrants are not to blame. The city council will vote on reallocating $25 million for migrant response, and the mayor calls for federal support to address the situation.

via The Denver Post|
#budget-cuts#city-services#denver
politics1 year ago

Denver Implements Service Cuts and Layoffs Amid $180M Migrant Crisis

Denver is cutting services and making budget cuts in response to the migrant crisis, which is expected to cost the city $180 million. More than 40,000 migrants, mostly from Venezuela, have arrived in Denver over the past year, with over 3,500 living in city-funded hotel rooms. Mayor Mike Johnston criticized Congress for failing to pass a bill aimed at addressing the crisis. The budget cuts include reduced hours at recreation centers, ending in-person vehicle registration renewals, and eliminating spring flower beds. Johnston emphasized that the city's support for migrants is not sustainable without federal assistance and changes to immigration policy.

via The Colorado Sun|
#budget-cuts#denver#immigration-reform
humanitarian-crisis1 year ago

"Denver's Struggle: Migrant Influx Pushes City to the Brink"

Denver is facing an overwhelming humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants, including families and children, arrive in the city seeking safety and a chance at the American Dream. With temperatures dropping below zero degrees Fahrenheit, the situation has become life-threatening, prompting Mayor Mike Johnston to call for help. The influx of migrants, many of whom were sent from Texas, has strained the city's resources, leading to challenges in providing shelter, warmth, and support. The city is struggling to accommodate the arrivals, with concerns about funding, work authorization, and long wait times for asylum claims. Despite the difficulties, local residents and organizations are stepping up to provide assistance, but the city is facing tough decisions as it grapples with the ongoing crisis.

via CNN|
#denver#humanitarian-crisis#immigration
social-issues2 years ago

Denver Mayor Identifies 11 Potential Sites for Homeless Housing

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a preliminary list of 11 potential sites for short-term housing, including micro-communities and hotels, for those experiencing homelessness. These sites, publicly and privately owned, will be evaluated and vetted before opening, with the goal of getting 1,000 Denverites indoors. The mayor emphasized the need for a community response to address the city's homelessness crisis and expressed gratitude to private landowners and public partners for their support. The Emergency Operations Center is actively searching for additional site locations.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#community-response#denver#homelessness
social-issues2 years ago

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Takes Action: Sweeping Homeless Encampments for the First Time

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston authorized the first homeless encampment sweep, with city crews clearing the tents and makeshift shelters along the 2200 block of Stout Street. While residents were given more time to pack their belongings, the lack of alternative housing options means many will simply move to another area of the city. Johnston aims to avoid sweeps without housing options and has declared homelessness an emergency, with a goal of providing shelter for 1,000 people before the end of the year. However, some residents criticize the approach, arguing that sweeps are necessary to address public health and safety concerns.

via The Denver Post|
#denver#encampment-sweep#homelessness
local-news2 years ago

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Homelessness Crisis

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston addressed the city's homelessness issue, stating that camps will no longer be "swept" unless there are health or safety threats or if they are on private property. The mayor's plan involves waiting for more housing units to become available and then offering them to people in encampments, along with storage for their belongings. The city is exploring options such as leasing vacant apartments and finding locations for authorized camping or tiny homes, with the ideal space having individual doors, kitchenettes, and private toilets. The announcement comes after a survey revealed a 31% increase in the homeless population in the Denver metro area, with 9,000 individuals now struggling with homelessness.

via CBS Colardo|
#denver#homelessness#housing-crisis
local-news2 years ago

Denver Mayor's Homelessness Emergency Declaration Sparks Mixed Reactions from Businesses and Residents

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has declared a state of emergency to address the city's growing homelessness crisis, aiming to provide housing for 1,000 unhoused individuals by the end of the year. The plan involves utilizing city resources to secure rental units, hotels, or tiny home villages on public land. The Downtown Denver Partnership supports the initiative, having already engaged in case management and referred over 200 people to services. However, some unhoused individuals express skepticism, preferring the freedom of living on the streets. The success of the plan will have significant economic implications for the city.

via CBS Colardo|
#denver#emergency-declaration#homelessness
local-news2 years ago

"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.

via CBS Colardo|
#denver#homelessness#housing-insecurity