Colorado District 1 GOP Raises Alarm Over Denver’s Proposed 10% Budget Cuts and Bond Rating Risks

The Colorado District 1 GOP calls on Mayor Johnston to provide full transparency on the city’s financial state ahead of the April 24 announcement and to outline a comprehensive plan to avert a downgrade while protecting critical services. Rather than slashing budgets indiscriminately, the administration should prioritize spending reductions in non-essential areas, renegotiate debt terms, and implement efficiencies to safeguard Denver’s fiscal future. The time for accountability and proactive solutions is now—before the city faces irreversible consequences.