Michael B. HancockVerified account

@MayorHancock

I am the proud 45th Mayor of the . Learn more about our work at . Follow me on IG: and FB: .

Denver, Colorado
Joined July 2010

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  1. Thank you to everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday today.

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  2. In light of the recent decision, I am affirming my support for a path to citizenship for millions Dreamers all across the country. It’s time for Congress to act!

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  3. This is long overdue! Huge thank you to our U.S. Senate for paving the way for a Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan that, if passed, will grow the economy, create good jobs, enhance our competitiveness and make our economy more sustainable, resilient and equitable.

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    22 hours ago

    **Vaccine Site TOMORROW, July 29** Getting fully vaccinated is a great way for us to ensure the safety of our community. You can get a 1st and 2nd dose of Pfizer from 3-7pm at our beloved: Montbello Barber, 4848 Chambers Rd., Denver CO 80239

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  5. Guess it runs in the family…Check out my six-year old great nephew, Gary hosting his first presser to discuss his perceptions of our following his visit to first day of today. 💪🏾

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  6. Housing with supports works and we are going to do more of it. 🙌🏾 More, equitable housing for more people.

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    The , , and more agencies are working hard to ensure that housing-related assistance continues arriving to renters and homeowners who have faced financial hardship throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Help is available. Visit:

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  8. Great news for cities like Denver. This historic deal: ➡️Makes the largest federal investment in public transit ➡️Ensures every American has access to reliable high-speed internet ➡️Makes the largest investment in clean energy transmission and EV infrastructure in history

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  9. The best thing people can do right now is to get vaccinated.

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  10. As much as we might like to think that the COVID pandemic is over, it’s not. That’s why we’re allocating another half-million dollars to continue bringing vaccines into neighborhoods and communities with low vaccination rates.

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  11. We stand with Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and all those who take a stand to fight for and protect their mental health. I urge you all to also take care of yourselves and learn to recognize the signs of a person in crisis, and be there to help others in need.

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  12. Cabinet in the Community with Council District 4 is happening now with , , and . If you have questions related to housing, safety or our parks and rec centers - sign in now to join the conversation.

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    The numbers don't lie. Both people and public budgets benefit when communities take a proactive approach to end homelessness. 📖Read the full report:

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    The evaluation found more than half of the total per-person annual cost of this program was offset by reductions in the costs of other public services, such as jail, detox, & other emergency care.

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    Supportive housing helped people use less emergency health care and more office-based health care.🏥 Participants had a 40% decrease in emergency department visits and a 155% increase in office-based visits.

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    The program reduces people's interactions with the criminal justice system.⚖️ People referred to supportive housing had a 34% reduction in police contacts and a 40% reduction in arrests. They also spent less time in jail, with a 30% reduction in unique jail stays.

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    When people experiencing homelessness were offered housing, most took it & stayed for the long term.🏠 Of those housed through the program, 86% remained in stable housing for one year. At two years, 81% remained in stable housing, and 77% at three years.

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    First, some history. In 2014, the city spent approximately $7M to serve 250 people experiencing chronic homelessness. In 2016, launched a Supportive Housing Social Impact Bond program with $8.6M from private investors & in partnership with & .

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    In 2016, Denver offered hundreds of people experiencing chronic housing and supportive services. This housing first approach aimed to end the harmful homelessness-jail cycle. Here's what we learned, a thread⬇️

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  20. Hey, Denver! Please join us for Cabinet in the Community this evening at 6p. I'll be joined by and other city officials to discuss important topics happening in district 4. Register now to join the conversation and ask questions.

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