Denver changes its tone as it proposes changes to layoff rules

As Denver Mayor Mike Johnston considers laying off city workers to offset a $200 million budget deficit for 2026, the city’s Office of Human Resources is proposing changes to the rules governing who loses their jobs first.

Last week, Denverite reported a new proposal that would strip seniority protections away in favor of a merit-based system for layoffs.

Now, the city is softening its language…

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