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Denver mayor proposes 2026 budget with no merit raises, other spending cuts

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston presented a budget with a near 6% cut in general fund spending Monday morning — accounting for about $102 million decrease — as he and his cabinet work to revive the city’s finances.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled a budget Monday proposing the city’s largest spending cuts in over a decade — apart from decreases during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
The cuts mean that most employees who remain after a recent round of layoffs … [3585 chars]

Source: The Denver Post | Published: 2025-09-15T19:40:47Z

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