Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the budget impact on the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.
DENVER (KDVR) — Monday is the deadline for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s Office to finalize its proposed budget for next year. Currently, Denver is facing an estimated $200 million shortfall for 2026.
Johnston’s first draft of the proposal is a $1.66 billion budget with about $77 million in proposed cuts, no additional layoffs. The proposal would close two housing options for those experiencing homelessness and stop funding for migrants.
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The Clerk and Recorder’s Office was upset by the first draft, claiming it would strip $4.5 million from their office during midterms, saying it could force some polling centers and ballot drop boxes to close…