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Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action

Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.” ...
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Conversions Outpace Construction As Denver’s Office Leasing Market Resets

Conversions and demolitions now exceed new office construction in Denver, with Mayor Johnston targeting 4M SF — over 10% of downtown’s stock.
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Denver mayor’s resolve to go to jail for resisting deportation orders ...

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston dodged a response to President-elect Donald Trump ’s “border czar,” Tom Homan saying he would jail the mayor if he does not comply with federal deportation orders ...

Denver’s layoffs of 171 employees — and elimination of vacant positions — helps cut budget gap in half

The layoffs that began Monday were lower than expected by some and represent less than 2% of the workforce that is paid ...
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Denver requires laid-off workers to forfeit legal rights in exchange for severance

Newly laid-off city workers must forfeit their right to sue to receive severance pay under Mayor Mike Johnston's ...

Denver7 talks with a laid-off worker about the City of Denver’s job eliminations

More city employees learned they were being laid off on Tuesday, as the City and County of Denver works to address a $200 ...