Homeless

Homelessness is the top concern of the people who contact my office. Or, to be more specific, the top concern is unsanctioned encampments near where people live. It also happens to be about 9 of every 10 calls to the Mayor’s office and is a significant percentage of calls to 311. About 450 calls to 311 each week are about unsanctioned encampments.

Starting in 2023, the City of Denver’s solid waste services department implemented a fee based on cart size. Fees not only support the administrative costs of the program, but will help divert trash from landfills.