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House Bill 1153 would study how to provide mental health treatment to unhoused Coloradans

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 1: A homeless man sits by a traffic pole as people walk on the 16th Street Mall in downtown on February 1, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The upcoming mayoral elections will center on the needs of the city and its residents. Since 1975, the city has never had more than 10 mayoral candidates on a single ballot. This year 17 candidates are vying for the cityÕs top politcial spot. Public safety is of  concern particularly with rising crime rates and public drug that often keep people away from the areas like the mall. The downtwon mall has seen detrimental impacts from this on economic development, success of stores and restaurants and quality of life,  The Downtown's office vacancy rate is 27% and major buildings like the Well Fargo Center at 1700 Lincoln St. and Republic Plaza at 370 17th St. are falling behind on their rents. Brinigng vibrancy and new life to downtown both along the 16th Street Mall and in office towers that are no longer desirable is seen as a critical mission of the next administration. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 1: A homeless man sits by a traffic pole as people walk on the 16th Street Mall in downtown on February 1, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The upcoming mayoral elections will center on the needs of the city and its residents. Since 1975, the city has never had more than 10 mayoral candidates on a single ballot. This year 17 candidates are vying for the cityÕs top politcial spot. Public safety is of concern particularly with rising crime rates and public drug that often keep people away from the areas like the mall. The downtwon mall has seen detrimental impacts from this on economic development, success of stores and restaurants and quality of life, The Downtown’s office vacancy rate is 27% and major buildings like the Well Fargo Center at 1700 Lincoln St. and Republic Plaza at 370 17th St. are falling behind on their rents. Brinigng vibrancy and new life to downtown both along the 16th Street Mall and in office towers that are no longer desirable is seen as a critical mission of the next administration. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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