The number of homeless families in metro Denver spiked last year by more than 134%, even as Mayor Mike Johnston pushed to reduce homelessness, according to an annual report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
All told, the number of homeless individuals grew by roughly 2,200 — an increase of more than 40%.
Since taking office in July 2023, Johnston’s administration has spent $155 million to address homelessness — $65 million more than Johnston previously said it would cost…