Denver

Denver councilman demands investigation into alleged political interference in police, fire hirings

Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn has called for an investigation into the allegations that Mayor Mike Johnston pressured the Civil Service Commission to ignore “red flags” in applicants to Denver’s police and fire departments

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Tents back at pro-Palestinian protest on Auraria Campus in Denver

Ignoring university officials, pro-Palestinian protesters set up roughly 40 tents over the weekend at the Auraria Campus in Denver, saying they are prepared to “defend” the encampment until their demands — notably divestment from companies that operate in Israel — are met.

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Denver shares “Newcomer Playbook,” offering advice on handling immigration crisis

Even as Denver cuts its budget and diverts funds in order to pay for its response to the immigration crisis that some say is self-inflicted, Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration released a “playbook” that contains the “best practices and procedures for cities to welcome newcomers arriving from the U.S. southern border.”

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Hiring freeze, service reductions among proposed $45M cuts to Denver’s budget to pay for illegals

A panel of councilmembers has unanimously advanced Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed $45 million in budget cuts — dollars the administration intends to use to pay for its response to the city’s illegal immigration crisis.

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