DENVER (KDVR) — A homeless rights advocacy group held a rally on the steps of Denver metropolis corridor on Monday afternoon, asking the mayor to vary his method to homelessness.
The group Housekeys Motion Community Denver, or HAND, desires Mayor Mike Johnston to cease sweeps totally. The group additionally desires precise housing versus shelters as a touchdown spot for the homeless inhabitants.
“We wish him to satisfy his guarantees that he had made,” HAND spokesperson Ana Gloom mentioned.
Gloom mentioned the group had met with the mayor late final week and was planning to attend Monday evening’s metropolis council assembly.
Johnston’s House1000 initiative has set a aim to get 1,000 residents off the streets by the tip of the 12 months.
“He bit off far more than he might chew,” Gloom mentioned.
Monday evening, the town council voted to increase the mayor’s emergency declaration on homelessness.
