Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoes new needle exchange measure
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday vetoed a new law to expand access to needle exchanges, one day after the measure was passed by the City Council. Johnston described the ordinance as “the wrong solution at the wrong time” in a letter to the City Council released by his office Tuesday night.
Denver mayor vetoes expanded needle exchange program 1 day after city council approval
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoed an expanded needle exchange program just one day after the city council passed the ordinance.
Denver Mayor Vetoes Bill to Allow Needle Exchanges Next to Schools, Day Cares
City councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, who opposed the bill, said a needle exchange in her district has been a ‘terrible neighbor.’
Denver Mayor Johnston vetoes bill expanding needle exchange programs
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday vetoed a bill passed by the Denver City Council one day prior expanding the city's needle exchange programs, per to a statement from his office. The big picture: The measure would have eliminated a cap on the number of syringe access programs in the city and removed a 1,
Denver mayor vetoes measure that removed buffer between needle exchanges, schools
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoed a measure passed Monday night by Denver City Council that lifted the cap on the number of needle exchanges in the city as well as how close to schools the sites could be located.
Denver mayor vetoes measure lifting restrictions on syringe exchange sites
DENVER — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has vetoed a measure to lift restrictions on syringe exchange sites, a day after it was approved by city council.
New Denver DA signals skepticism over needle exchange expansion
Just as he steps into office, Walsh's stance sets up a potential clash with the city council's progressive bloc on one of the most controversial topics in the city.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gives report card on city's goals from 2024
Heading into the new year, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston graded his administration's 2024 goals, which included improving downtown, public safety and ending homelessness.
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Mayor Johnston to Reveal Plans for Park Hill Golf Course
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Park Hill Golf Course land swap to be announced Wednesday; sources say Denver property will be converted to park, open space
Denver's mayor plans to announce that the city is acquiring the former Park Hill Golf Course in a land swap deal, and plans ...
WATCH LIVE: City acquires Park Hill Golf Course property, will turn it into park
The future of the property has been unclear for years. In 2023, Denver voters rejected a ballot measure that would have ...
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Aurora, Colo. mayor accuses Denver of sending migrants to city: 'Be transparent'
wrote in an op-ed Monday that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston placed migrants from the state's capital in his city. Coffman said he learned through a City Journal report that Johnston was using two ...
WATCH: Mayor Mike Johnston commits to larger police presence on 16th Street Mall following weekend attacks
In a press conference on the 16th Street Mall on Monday evening, Mayor Mike Johnston committed to increasing police patrols ...
‘JUST SOLVE THE DAMN PROBLEM’: Coloradans on edge over immigration crisis in Denver
Denver residents weighed in on the war of words between the incoming Trump administration and Mayor Mike Johnston over Trump's promised mass deportations.