The Denver City Council will consider two items Monday that have sparked controversy.
The council is expected to decide whether to override Mayor Mike Johnston’s veto of a measure banning homeless camp sweeps in frigid temperatures and vote on a proclamation calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Homeless sweeps below 32 degrees
The Denver City Council will weigh its third veto override vote in 13 years if it wants to retain the ban it approved on homeless encampment sweeps in frigid temperatures.
The ordinance, approved by a divided council two weeks ago, would prevent the city from moving people from outdoor encampments when it is below 32 degrees.
Johnston vetoed the measure Friday. His administration’s encampment resolution strategy has relied on sweeps to move homeless people indoors.
The council, which voted seven to six on the measure, needs nine yes votes to override Johnston’s veto.
Those in support of the ordinance, namely homeless advocacy groups, insist moving people below freezing temperatures is “inhumane.”