Legislation

Elected Salaries

Council member Amanda Sawyer is proposing to amend the City & County of Denver Charter Section 9.2.2 to remove the requirement that City Council vote on elected official salaries every four years prior to the general election.

Elevating HRCP to a Charter-level Agency

Elevating HRCP to Charter Agency status would not only provide vital stability and protection against potential economic challenges, but it would also serve as a powerful symbol of Denver's unwavering dedication to human rights and the well-being of its diverse communities.

Wage Theft

Learn more about the Wage Theft legislation that Counciwoman Sawyer passed in partnership with Council President Torres, Councilwoman CdeBaca, and Councilwoman Gilmore.

DO-8 Overlay

Learn more about the DO-8 Overlay legislation that Counciwoman Sawyer passed in partnership with Councilman Hinds.

Hale ADU Rezoning

Learn more about the Hale ADU Rezoning that Counciwoman Sawyer passed for the Hale Statistical Neighborhood.

Montclair ADU Rezoning

Learn more about the Montclair ADU Rezoning that Councilwoman Sawyer considered for the Montclair Statistical Neighborhood.

Landmark and Historic Designation

Learn more about the Landmark and Historic Designation ordinance

Diapers and Adult Incontinence Products Tax Exemption

Learn more about the Diapers and Adult Incontinence Products Tax Exemption Ordinance

Redistricting

Learn more about the most recent redistricting that happened in 2022.

Ballot and Blue Book Changes

Learn more about the Ballot and Blue Book Changes

2020 Ballot Measure 2E Council Approval of Mayoral Appointees

Learn more about the 2020 Ballot Measure 2E. A law that requires Council Approval of Mayoral Appointees

2020 Ballot Measure 2F Creating Hybrid Council Meetings

Learn more about the 2020 Ballot Measure 2E. A law that allows residents more convenient access to our City Government

Gas Station Setbacks

Learn more about Gas Station Setbacks

Denver Oil Wells

Learn more about the Denver Oil Wells legislation that was considered in 2019

Right to Counsel

Learn more about the Right to Counsel ordinance to provide legal access to tenants facing eviction proceedings

Flavored Tobacco Ban

Learn more about the Flavored Tobacco Ban proposed in Council

East Colfax ADU Rezoning

Learn more about the East Colfax ADU Rezoning

Charter Review Committee

Learn more about the Charter Review Committee

Neglected and Derelict Properties

Learn more about the proposal being led by Councilmembers Sawyer, Torres, and Kashmann.

Property Tax Rebate Program

Learn more about the work Councilmembers Sawyer and Gilmore did to enhance and strengthen the Property Tax Rebate Program in Denver.

Budget Together Denver

Council members Amanda Sawyer, Stacie Gilmore, and Shontel Lewis are holding a community meeting to present potential changes to Denver's budget process to increase transparency and better meet the needs of Denver residents.

Register for the community meeting on Zoom at bit.ly/BudgetBetterDenver.