Tag: Denver Homeless Encampment
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Denver dismisses ban barring homeless camp sweeps in cold weather
The Denver City Council on Monday failed to override Mayor Mike Johnston’s veto of a bill intended to ban moving homeless people off the streets in frigid temperatures. The ordinance would have prevented the city from moving homeless people —or sweeping encampments — from outdoor living situations in temperatures below 32 degrees. The council approved…
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Will Denver mayor veto ban on homeless camp sweeps during frigid weather?
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston faces a decision whether to acquiesce to the City Council’s decision to ban homeless encampment sweeps during frigid conditions — or veto it. The mayor’s office earlier said the ordinance, which a divided council approved on Monday, will limit the city’s ability to keep people safe. Supporters insisted that moving homeless…
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Denver City Council poised to vote on ban of homeless camp sweeps in frigid weather
The Denver City Council will likely decide Monday whether to ban homeless encampment sweeps during weather below freezing. If the ordinance is approved, city encampment sweeps would be delayed if the National Weather Service reports temperatures below 32 degrees in the previous 48 hours. Encampment residents are normally given seven-day sweep notices. If an encampment…
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Denver considers prohibiting homeless camp sweeps under 32 degrees
The Denver City Council on Monday held a first reading of a proposed ordinance that would prohibit homeless encampment sweeps when temperatures go below 32 degrees. Councilmembers voted to delay consideration of an adjusted city temperature threshold until it can hold a final vote next Tuesday. The ordinance is intended to avoid forcing homeless people…
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Denver prepares for cold-weather homeless camp sweeps
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Plans are afoot to move than 400 homeless people from encampments and into temporary shelters over the next several days, Denver officials said. A key part of the strategy is sweeping seven homeless encampments, which could translate to a make-or-break scenario for Denver Mayor Mike…