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Denver Rejects Federal Demand to Repeal Assault Weapons Ban

Published on May 04, 2026

Mayor Mike Johnston was joined today by public safety and civic leaders in rejecting a demand from the U.S. Department of Justice to repeal the city's longstanding ban on assault weapons. The demand, which suggested a lawsuit would be filed if Denver does not comply, came last week in a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice

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Denver Announces Progress on 2026 Citywide Goals, Debuts New Dashboard

Published on April 28, 2026

Mayor Mike Johnston today announced progress on Denver’s 2026 citywide goals and unveiled a new public dashboard where residents can track quarterly outcomes.

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Mayor Names American Indian Cultural Embassy Advisory Committee

Published on April 10, 2026

Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP) today announced the members of a newly formed advisory committee that will guide the development of the American Indian Cultural Embassy. This announcement follows the appointment of Ernest House, Jr., member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, as project lead

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Mayor Johnston Appoints Cole Chandler as HOST Executive Director

Published on April 08, 2026

Today, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the appointment of Cole Chandler as Executive Director of the Department of Housing Stability.

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