On Monday and Tuesday, the city notified 171 city workers that their jobs were being eliminated and they were being laid off as part of an effort to close a $200 million budget gap in 2026.

The Denver City Council will postpone a mountain retreat planned for next week after drawing scrutiny for its nearly $27,000 cost in the wake of large-scale layoffs of city workers.

Some Denver elected officials and laid-off staff are accusing Mayor Mike Johnston of weaponizing budget cuts to punish critics of his administration. The big picture: Their reproach reflects growing resentment at City Hall toward Johnston,