Denver Mayor Mike Johnston explains how city cut unsheltered homelessness by 64% in 3 years

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston discusses how his administration reduced unsheltered homelessness by 64% since he took office in 2023, a rate that surpasses national trends. In an interview with "The Takeout," Johnston details the city’s approach to tackling this issue.

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Since Mike Johnston became Denver's mayor in 2023, the city has seen a 64% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, surpassing the national average decrease. In an interview on "The Takeout," Mayor Johnston detailed his administration's approach to addressing this issue. The significant drop reflects substantial progress since he took office, highlighting Denver’s effectiveness in tackling homelessness compared to other cities nationwide.

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Since taking office in 2023, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen a 64% decrease in unsheltered homelessness, outpacing the national rate.

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🔮 Since taking office in 2023, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen a 64% decrease in unsheltered homelessness, outpacing the national rate.

2026-10-15 · CBS News

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston explains how city cut unsheltered homelessness by 64% in 3 years · assertive framing

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Since taking office in 2023, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen a 64% decrease in unsheltered homelessness, outpacing the national rate. asserted

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Johnston joins "The Takeout" to break down his administration's strategy. asserted

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