Move 1,000 unhoused people into shelter within his first 100 days through the House1000 initiative.
What was promised
What actually happened
Johnston declared a state of emergency on homelessness on day one and launched House1000. By January 2024, the administration had moved 1,034 people into safe, stable, and transitional housing including hotels, non-group shelters, and a new micro-community — exceeding the target slightly ahead of schedule.
Data sources: Axios Denver, Denver Mayor's Office, Denverite
Verdict: Kept
This promise was fully delivered based on the available evidence. The target was met or exceeded.
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