Mayor Johnston’s 2026 Budget Adopted Published on November 10, 2025 The City and County of Denver today finalized the 2026 budget, which responds to nationwide economic uncertainty by prioritizing core city services alongside a government that functions better and costs less. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Mayor Mike Johnston Releases 2026 Budget Proposal Published on September 15, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston submitted the City and County of Denver’s proposed 2026 budget to City Council. The $1.66 billion General Fund operating budget represents a 5.8% decrease from the 2025 budget, reflecting the administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. Tagged as: , Budget, Mayor, News
Denver Completes Personnel Notifications for City Employees Published on August 20, 2025 The City and County of Denver today completed personnel notifications for 169 employees as part of a larger effort to balance the 2026 budget. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Denver Releases Preliminary Information on Citywide Personnel Changes Published on August 18, 2025 The City and County of Denver released preliminary information on the total number of positions impacted by budget reductions. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Mayor Mike Johnston Announces Denver’s Financial Outlook Published on May 22, 2025 In response to the economic outlook, in 2025 Denver is taking immediate action to reduced spending while preserving essential services and investing in forward-looking projects to drive long-term growth, jobs and revenue. Tagged as: , Budget, Mayor, News
Mayor Johnston Announces Vibrant Denver Bond Published on February 12, 2025 The Vibrant Denver Bond Program will fund public improvements across the city without raising taxes and with a vote of the people. Tagged as: , Budget, Mayor, News
City Council Unanimously Approves Mayor Johnston’s 2025 Budget Published on November 12, 2024 The 2025 Denver budget is the first in three years to be approved by City Council with no amendments Tagged as: , Budget, Business & Economy, Finance, Mayor, News
Denver Recognized for Strong Financial Management, Economy Published on October 09, 2024 Dedicated Tax Bonds rating receives upgrade, and highest achievable credit rating on General Obligation Bonds is affirmed Tagged as: , Budget, Business & Economy, Finance, News, Press release
Mayor Mike Johnston Releases 2025 Budget Proposal Published on September 12, 2024 Mayor Johnston's 2025 budget is centered around building a more vibrant, more affordable, and safer Denver for all. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Denver Finalizes Purchase of Two Key Buildings Published on March 18, 2024 The City and County of Denver today moved closer to finalizing the purchase of two key buildings. Following the approval of two Certificates of Participation (COP) transactions at Denver City Council today, the city can finalize the financing to purchase the former Embassy Suites at 7525 E. Hampden Ave. and the Denver Post Building at 101 West Colfax Ave. Tagged as: , Budget, Business & Economy, Finance, Housing and Homelessness, Housing Stability, Nonprofit Engagement, Press release