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Mayor Mike Johnston unveils 2025 budget proposal amid cuts due to declining Denver consumer spending

A drop in consumer spending is affecting the city of Denver’s finances. Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled his proposed 2025 budget on Thursday, and as a result of that dip in it includes substantial cuts to programs that he’s passionate about.  

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Lakewood voters to decide on eliminating taxpayer protections in November

The Lakewood City Council in August referred a measure to the November 5 ballot asking voters to permanently eliminate revenue limitations in place under the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Despite some complicated ballot wording, a yes vote on the measure boils down to an end to refunds of taxes over-collected by the city for good starting in 2026.

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