Denver City Council approves 2025 proposed budget [Video]

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver City Council voted on Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed budget for 2025 on Tuesday afternoon and passed it.

The budget, in part, aims to combat an expected drop in federal funding for several projects, officials said.

Leaders said housing and safety continue to be key funding priorities. According to officials, the city’s general fund is estimated to be up 0.6% from 2024.

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Highlights from the funding proposal include:

• Denver’s 2025 general fund: $1.76 billion

• Affordable housing: $215 million

• Safety: $39.7 million

• Vibrant Denver program (supports small businesses and local economy:) $37.9 million

• Transportation projects: $2.2 million

• Green energy: $16 million

• Affordable childcare and youth programs: $8.5 million

Leaders said about $220 million would be in reserves. It also sets aside about $12.5 million for Denver to assist in migrant arrivals — a drop of …