Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced his opposition to the fur and slaughterhouse bans in Denver, stating his concern about how these measures would impact businesses and the economy. However, he is supporting a sales tax hike aimed at generating $100 million for affordable housing in the city. The mayor outlined his positions on several local and statewide measures that will appear on the city’s ballot this November.
The fur and slaughterhouse bans, initiated by Pro-Animal Denver, have drawn criticism from livestock groups and employees of businesses like Superior Farms. Johnston also opposes Amendment 80, which would give all K-12 students in Colorado the right to school choice.
Despite his opposition to these three measures, Johnston is urging Denver residents to fill out their entire ballot and make their voices heard in the upcoming election. The mayor is also backing two sales tax measures that aim to raise funds for Denver Health and affordable housing projects, which have sparked debate among city councilmembers.
With 17 issues on the ballot, including measures related to affordable housing, public schools, and transportation, Denver voters will have the opportunity to make transformative changes to the city through this election. The election is scheduled for November 5, and Mayor Johnston is encouraging all residents to participate and have their say on the issues that matter to them.
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