DENVER (KDVR) — A new study from the Colorado Polling Institute shows new insight into how Denver voters feel about the city and its leadership.
The numbers come from a bipartisan poll that was conducted in June.
How do voters feel about Denver overall?
According to the results, when it comes to safety and the community, 73% of those polled said they feel “very or somewhat safe” in Denver. This is up from 68% in 2023.
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When Denver was compared to other big cities across the nation, seven out of 10 voters said Denver is “doing better.”
Are taxes in Denver too high or just right?
On the heels of a recently proposed sales tax increase by Mayor Mike Johnston, 35% of voters said taxes were “way too high” and another 35% said taxes were “about right or lower than expected,” according to …