🔥 Why Trump allies are targeting Mayor Johnston

♻️ How the City Plans to Improve Recycling and Composting (For Real This Time)

When Denver eagerly debuted its new pay-as-you-throw trash program two years ago, the goal was to improve the city’s abysmal compost and recycling rates. How’s that going? Really poorly. [Axios Denver]

• We asked what’s up: Tune into today’s interview with the head of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Amy Ford, where we ask her directly about the city’s plans to correct course. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🌐 Mayor Johnston’s Latest Viral Moment

Denver’s mayor is making national headlines (again) — this time over some spicy commentary on President-elect Trump’s promise to crack down on undocumented immigration. Now big league Trump supporters, like Elon Musk and Lauren Boebert, are responding. [Denver Post 🔒]

🍎 What Will Permanent School Closures Mean for Denver Teachers?

As Denver teachers and families continue to process the recent DPS decision to close seven schools and shrink three others to address the declining enrollment, questions remain about the consequences to come. The president of the largest union representing DPS teachers estimates the livelihoods of some 200 educators are on the line. [9News]

❓ DOTI on Denver’s Biggest Transportation and Infrastructure Issues

How does the city decide which streets get bike lanes? Or which neighborhoods will get new sidewalks first? Who charts out the snow plow fleet’s schedule anyway? The person in charge of making those tough decisions for the City of Denver answers these questions and more. [City Cast Denver 🎧]