By David Gordon
After the election of new mayor, Democrat Mike Johnston, in July, and a promise to end homelessness, Denver, Colorado, US has seen encampment sweeps and a lack of forward planning. David Gordon, who sells street paper Denver VOICE, seeks clarification.
Congratulations on your election.
You may be able to fill the shoes of the previous administration, but you have a tough job. You have inherited a stain left by your predecessor, that I hope you will be able to remove because no matter how hard you scrub, it’s not going to come out easily. It’s an emotional stain.
You said you wanted to get homeless people off the streets and get them the help they need. You have declared a state of emergency to address homelessness.
This article first appeared in Denver Voice, a magazine sold on the streets of Denver, Colorado, USA, by people who have limited other ways of earning an income.