Mike Johnston's first test as Denver mayor will be housing and homelessness

Mike Johnston speaks at his Election Day watch party at Union Station in Denver on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

By The Denver Post Editorial Board | mschrader@denverpost.com

PUBLISHED: June 12, 2023 at 6:01 AM MDT | UPDATED: June 12, 2023 at 6:03 AM MDT

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Denver Mayor-elect Mike Johnston held his watch party at Union Station, how he handles the decision to close the public seating at the city's hot-spot will be his first test in homelessness and housing.

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