Denver Mayor Mike Johnston speaks
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Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.”
Colorado and Denver officials pushed back Tuesday against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s pressure for them to cooperate with deportation efforts after Bondi sent a letter to several so-called sanctuary states,
Some city officials said the proposal lacks clarity on what qualifies as a “low-level” violation.
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.
Conversions and demolitions now exceed new office construction in Denver, with Mayor Johnston targeting 4M SF — over 10% of downtown’s stock.
Newly laid-off city workers must forfeit their right to sue to receive severance pay under Mayor Mike Johnston's administration, city documents show. Why it matters: Legal waivers like this are fairly standard in public and private sectors — but the requirement raises questions about transparency and fairness,
One woman who is suing the city for political retaliation and discrimination, now she says she's worried it factored into her losing her job.