A new snapshot of sentiment comes from the Colorado Polling Institute. Hundreds of Denver voters were surveyed for the poll, with results of note, including optimism for the city’s future and a shift in approval for Mayor Mike Johnston.
With two years now on his resume, Denver voters are evenly split on their view of how Mayor Johnston has performed, but there’s been a significant increase in Denverites who say they now have an unfavorable impression compared to last year.
Budget issues and handling of homelessness and immigrants are primary reasons for his disapproval. Just last month he announced the layoff of around 170 city workers and hundreds more vacant positions…