DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – The mayors of Colorado’s three largest cities – Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston – are sharing an open letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and other state lawmakers as the 2025 legislative session begins, urging a focus on public safety, juvenile crime and housing concerns.
In the Jan. 9 letter, published the same day Gov. Polis delivered his 2025 State of the State address, the mayors stressed the importance of cooperation between state and city leaders in protecting and improving the quality of life for Coloradoans.
The letter shared three main focal points:
Juvenile crime
According to the mayors, Colorado Springs, Denver and Aurora have all seen a higher frequency of juvenile offenders committing serious crimes in the past year. The offenses are often violent in nature, such as aggravated assault, gun violence and gang violence…