White House
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26 to April 27.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis signed bills into law that support more housing near transit, and allow Coloradans the freedom to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs, also called mother-in-law flats or casitas) on their property, creating more housing options that are affordable. Governor Polis called for both of these actions in his 2024 State of the State address. “Coloradans have demanded solutions that will reduce the cost of housing and I’m proud that we have worked together to deliver real results. Coloradans are overwhelmingly supportive of ADUs and this legislation gives many Coloradans the freedom to build them on their property if they choose to. I appreciate the work of the bill sponsors and look forward to seeing Coloradans take advantage of this new freedom,” said Governor Polis.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston today announced the establishment of the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS), a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Office of Social Equity (OSEI) & Innovation and the Department of Public Safety (DOS). The office will encompass current city agency resources such as Safety Youth Programs, the Office of Community Violence Solutions, The AID Center, and STAR 911 Operations. The strategic reallocation of resources, including approximately 65 full-time employees and $11 million, marks a significant shift from the Department of Public Safety to OSEI. “The Office of Neighborhood Safety marks a significant step forward in Denver’s commitment to creating safer and more equitable neighborhoods,” said Mayor Mike Johnston.
