Mayor Mike Johnston’s race to reverse the trend of homelessness in Denver, and provide housing for 1,000 people living on the city’s streets before the end of the year, has created confusion about his administration’s policy around ordering cleanups — or sweeps — of homeless encampments. Johnston assures there is no pause on homeless sweeps in the city — only that his policy is fundamentally different than his predecessor, Mayor Michael Hancock’s.
What’s Up With Homeless Camp Sweeps In Denver?
Joe Rubino, Denver Post: Politics
Wed, 07/26/2023 - 12:21pm
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