Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gave the State of the City address Monday night, calling on the city to be the “capitol of the New West” even amid the “political crisis” of a Donald Trump presidency.
Johnston said that as political tensions escalate nationwide, the effects are beginning to hit home for many in the Mile High City.
“Amid this political chaos, global trade wars are driving up prices for Denverites and threatening to shutter our shops and restaurants,” he said. “Even the bedrock principles of our democracy — like birthright citizenship — are suddenly back on trial.”
In contrast to that, the Democratic mayor said Denver will “choose inclusion.”
“We want a city where everyone feels at home, where we grow strong and wiser and more connected because we embrace the difference of our stories, our beliefs, and our histories,” Johnston said. “That is our dream for Denver. That is our capital of the New West.”
In his speech, Johnston emphasized his continued prioritization of affordable housing, an end to homelessness and a revitalization of Denver’s downtown.
