Hundreds Respond to Support Migrant Families Published on December 08, 2023 On Friday, December 8, 2023, the Office of Human Resources (OHR) interviewed 250 people to support the city’s emergency migrant shelter efforts, offering positions to more than 150 on the spot (as of 2:30 p.m.). Denver has continued to receive an influx of migrants, including families with children, being dropped off by buses in the middle of the night in below-freezing conditions. Tagged as: , Human Resources
Mayor Nominates Leads for Fire, Sheriff Departments Published on December 08, 2023 Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has announced the nomination of two cabinet positions, pending City Council approval. Chief Desmond G. Fulton is nominated to continue as Chief of the Denver Fire Department, and Sheriff Elias Diggins is nominated to continue leading the Denver Sheriff’s Department. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Mayor Johnston announces 2023 Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Published on December 08, 2023 Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Arts & Venues and the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture.Presented since 1986, the Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture recognize individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to the arts in the City and County of Denver. Tagged as: , Arts & Venues
Hundreds of Lives Changed; Halfway Mark for House1000 by Mid-December Published on December 08, 2023 With more than 200 people offered shelter in the past few days, Mayor Mike Johnston announced that his House1000 initiative will be more than halfway to its goal by the end of next week. Tagged as: , Housing Stability, Mayor, News
Denver City Council Schedule for the Week of December 11, 2023 Published on December 07, 2023 Denver City Council Schedule for the Week of December 11, 2023 Tagged as: , City Council
OME Case # 2023-02993, 2023-04864, 2023-04855 Published on December 07, 2023 OME case summaries for 12/7/2023 Tagged as: , News, Press release
City agencies miss the mark on recommended improvements Published on December 07, 2023 DENVER – The city still lacks assurance that the Denver Art Museum is properly keeping track of city-owned art almost three years after an audit found an unclear relationship between the museum and the city, issues with inventory practices, and other areas of concern. Tagged as: , Auditor
Denver Activates Severe Weather Shelter Published on December 07, 2023 With forecasted cold weather and possible snow arriving Friday, the City and County of Denver is activating the Cold Weather Shelter plan. Tagged as: , Housing Stability
Make A List, Check It Twice: Be Sure To Vaccinate this Holiday Season Published on December 06, 2023 The best way to keep the holidays merry and bright, according to the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu to protect yourself and loved ones. Follow these holiday-themed tips for a safe and healthy holiday season. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Mayor Johnston Announces Urgent Effort to Support Migrant Operations Published on December 05, 2023 Mayor Mike Johnston today joined city officials to announce an urgent citywide effort to hire bilingual team members to support the city’s migrant shelter operations. In recent weeks, Denver has seen a continued influx of migrants arriving in our city, with families and children being dropped off by buses in the middle of the night amid below-freezing conditions. Tagged as: , Human Resource Center, Mayor, News