🌱 Is It Possible To Solve Homelessness? + Night Mayor + Trippy Confab

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Denver Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find:

• Can mayor-elect Mike Johnston really solve homelessness in his first term?
• Psychedelic conference brings the trip to Denver.
• Denver should elect a Downtown Night Mayor that's charged with bringing new life to the city's night life.

Thursday's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Can Denver Mayor-elect Mike Johnston really solve homelessness in his first term? According to Cole Chandler, the individual that played a key role in setting up the initial authorized campsites, suggests that the mayor's office should improve its leadership in developing programs moves toward expanding future sites. (Axios)
2. Conference focused on psychedelics will bring thousands of experts and enthusiasts to Denver. The upcoming Psychedelic Science conference is set to take place in Denver from June 19-23. The event will encompass five days of panels, workshops and events that explores various aspects of the psychedelic field. (Lucid News)
3. Should Denver have a "Night Mayor" that could bring downtown back to life after dark? Downtown Denver needs an injection of energy and a fresh direction to attract people back to the area. Expanding safety and supporting existing live music venues and creative hubs could be a way to activate downtown at night. (Westword)
4. How (and when) Denver should operate its municipal election is up for debate. After a low-turnout election, marked by heavy spending, the landscape of Denver's elections may undergo significant changes. With six new City Council members, proposals include aligning municipal elections with school board races and statewide ballot measures in odd years, implementing ranked choice voting to replace runoffs and adjusting how the Fair Elections Fund public financing program operates. (CO Sun)

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Today in Denver:

• Baby Time: Wheat Ridge Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Omni Unplugged Sessions: Jordan Lyn at The Tap Room. (5 p.m.)
• Happy Thursday! Denver Cruiser Ride will meet this week at Commons Park near 19th and Platte Street. (7 p.m.)
• Michael Rapaport: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.)
• Things to do in Denver: This weekend 6/14 - 6/18 (303)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of coffee shops that you should check out. (Westword)
• "Aladdin," the musical takes the audience on an adventure through an endless diamond sky at the Buell Theater through Sunday, June 18. (Denver Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Summer sounds returns to Republic Plaza. Enjoy your lunch and enjoy a free summer concert series in downtown Denver, with live music and food trucks. (Evite)
• Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Denver this Friday. (FOX31)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you first thing on Friday morning with a brand-new edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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