With his tenure coming to an end, Denver7 is taking a look at Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s legacy
DENVER — Denver Mayor Michael Hancock delivered his final state of the city address Monday morning in Montbello. The event was attended by local and state elected officials.
This year though, the city passed a nearly $1.5 billion budget that included more money for affordable housing, addressing climate issues, homelessness and more. In 2011, Hancock says the issue of affordability was brought on but the mortgage crisis and people qualifying for properties they didn’t have the wherewithal to deal with.
The city has expanded its shelter system to operate year-round and has introduced programs like tiny home developments and safe outdoor spaces. The mayor blames the COVID pandemic for contributing to the issue of homelessness but also says the challenges people face vary from economic hardships to mental health or addiction issues and more.
Hancock says like the issue of homelessness, crime is a multi-faceted issue that requires a multi-faceted approach. As of July 18, there have been 45 deaths on Denver roads. The main factors that contribute to fatal accidents according to the Denver Police Department are speed, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt.
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