False claims. Quiet deals. Missing millions.
The big picture: Mayor Mike Johnston is facing growing criticism over what some call a pattern of secrecy and spin — fueling doubts about his honesty just as he asks voters to trust him with $950 million for his Vibrant Denver bond package.
Why it matters: The timing couldn’t be worse. With revelations piling up about backroom land swaps, misleading statements and hidden debts, the mayor’s credibility is becoming a key question on the November ballot…