Denver City Council once again considers extending Mayor Mike Johnston’s homeless emergency declaration to Nov. 13 during its meeting on Monday.
After mayor Johnston acquired office on July 18, Johnston promised to house 1,000 homeless by the end of the year. That very day, the city chairman reported the crisis announcement answering Denver’s notable ascent in the unhoused destitute populace.
The utilization of Johnston’s crisis statement is to initiate the Crisis Tasks Center. The crisis group comprises of city organization agents from across Denver to zero in on the issue of homelessness.
Okra’s Vitality In Daily And Kitchen Delicacy
Johnston’s declaration was extended last time in mid-September. During that time, District 5 Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer continued to vote ‘no’ for the extension, citing budget concerns and whether the declaration was the right way to go.
mayor Johnston proposed 2024 budget, currently in its review phase, could potentially allocate $242 million to address homelessness next year.
If the extension is approved on Monday, Nov. 13 would mark 118 days of the emergency declaration. Oct. 16 marks 90 days of the declaration.
Johnston’s ‘housing first’ agenda has so far accommodates 168 homeless people in his first 90 days, according to a Denver homeless housing dashboard.
