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Mayoral Madness: Mike Johnston on Rent Control, the Police, and Peña Boulevard

City Cast Denver
City Cast Denver
Episode • Feb 26, 2023 • 28m

Mike Johnston served in the state senate for eight years, ran for governor and the U.S. Senate, and most recently was president and CEO of Gary Community Ventures — and he wants to be mayor. He sits down with host Bree Davies to talk about his plan to end homelessness in Denver during his first term, his stance on rent control, and the proposal to widen Peña Boulevard.


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