Aurora Sentinel: A city council study session Monday quickly spiraled into a wide-ranging argument on homelessness policy, confidentiality and the role of the mayor when Councilmember Nicole Johnston accused Mayor Mike Coffman of leaking sensitive information discussed in council executive sessions.

Johnston and other councilmembers also said Coffman’s recent statements on social media had confused the public about the city’s stance on homelessness encampments during the pandemic and threatened ongoing negotiations to open a shelter.

Coffman denied violating any rules and announced he’ll introduce a city-wide camping ban to curb homeless encampments. The city’s attorney said Coffman had violated confidentiality rules of city council executive sessions.

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