Who is Mike Johnston, the city's next mayor? Here's a look at the in-depth profile we did ahead of the election that details his career, his views and his vision for Denver.
“Why do we have declining enrollment? Because no one can afford to live here,” Gould said. “How do we bring more affordable housing here?”feeling the squeeze of ever-rising home prices
Johnston envisions establishing 10 to 20 micro-communities like this throughout Denver, with 40 to 60 tiny homes in each. They would be mostly located on parcels of city-owned land, according to his plan. He talks of picking up entire encampments and moving the inhabitants to the same tiny village. Two years ago, researchers at the University of Colorado Denver and the business-oriented think tank Common Sense Institutea person experiencing homelessness per year. That total includes city government spending and spending on homelessness by charitable groups and Denver Health.
, which provides up to $40,000 in down-payment assistance to first-time Black homebuyers. It’s that focus on marginalized populations that caught the attention of Leslie Herod, a Black state lawmaker who ran against Johnston in April. Even if he sticks out as a white face in a diverse crowd, “he embraces that uncomfortable feeling to be able to do the work,” Herod said., whose progressive campaign for Denver mayor just missed the runoff election by approximately 3,000 votes. While her endorsement of Johnston could best be described as lukewarm, she said he was the best choice to keep the interests of minority voters at the forefront.
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