Hancock: Marijuana is attracting “urban travelers” to 16th Street Mall
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock blamed marijuana Thursday for more so-called urban travelers coming to the city.
In this file photo, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock addresses the press at a conference concerning a new use of force policy for the Denver Sheriff's Department on June 16, 2016. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock blamed marijuana Thursday as the reason for more so-called urban travelers coming to the city. Earlier this week, the mayor pledged to stop a “scourge of hoodlums” on 16th Street.
Hancock made the comments to reporters after a jarring video depicting an assault on 16th Street Mall was released Wednesday evening. The attack was the latest in a string of violent incidents on the mall.
The city plans to spend $650,000 on increased patrols on the mall over the next few months, while the partially tax-funded nonprofit Downtown Denver Partnership will spend about $1 million a year on a new security manager, private security patrols and other measures.
Subscribe to Denverite’s newsletter here bit.ly/DailyDenverite.
Denver school board votes to censure Tay Anderson following report investigating allegations
That old Kmart at Monaco and Evans is finally being demolished. Here’s what will be built on the lot
LOOK: There are some big gems and rocks at the Convention Center this weekend
Here’s everything to know before your Meow Wolf Denver visit
Things to do in Denver this weekend, Sept. 17-19
Su Teatro will launch its 50th anniversary season with a company classic
Most serious sexual allegations against Tay Anderson unsubstantiated, report finds
Mayor Hancock’s new budget banks on the city’s recovery, and increasing your parking fees
It’s official: Civic Center Park is closed Wednesday
Amazon’s palm reading technology will let some Red Rocks concert-goers gain entry by scanning their hands
Denver City Council members hit pause on proposal to give $400 vaccination bonuses to city workers
City extends contract with the agency doing encampment sweeps
GROW Market, a much-needed grocer in Sun Valley, is almost here
What’s this “Meow Wolf” thing you keep hearing about?
Chile Fest brings crowds to enjoy Westwood’s local art, music, cuisine and culture
About 7 percent of Denver employees have asked for vaccine exemptions — higher for police and firefighters
For Muslims in Colorado, the past two decades have been about building connections against fear
Things to do in Denver this weekend, Sept. 10-12
