Denver mayor defends layoffs
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Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.”
On Monday, the City of Denver announced 171 city employees would be laid off as the city faces a $200 million gap in next year's budget.
More city employees learned they were being laid off on Tuesday, as the City and County of Denver works to address a $200 million budget shortfall.
The layoffs that began Monday were lower than expected by some and represent less than 2% of the workforce that is paid through the general fund.
Mayor Mike Johnston said layoffs are needed to help close a $50 million deficit for the rest of this year, as well as a projected $200 million shortfall in 2026. The expected layoffs were announced last month.
After weeks of uncertainty, Denver employees are now finding out if they will be laid off. Mayor Mike Johnston's office said impacted employees would be notified Monday and Tuesday.
More than 170 Denver city workers will no longer be employed with the city as it tries to plug a $200 million gap in next year’s budget.
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