Giving Testimony at a Public Hearing

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Types of public hearings

A sign that says Public Hearing is hanging off a microphone on a stand Required Hearings — Some proposed laws the council must vote on are required by law to have a public hearing where residents can give their views proposed law. These are called “required public hearings” and all those who sign up to speak will be heard. Usually, the order goes back and forth between those in favor of the proposed law and those against it.

Courtesy Public Hearings: Sometimes, a council member may ask for a hearing about something the council must vote on. This is called a “courtesy public hearing” and they usually last for a fixed amount of time. In these cases, as many people as possible will speak in a random order within the given time. Some people may not get to speak. 

Things to know about speaking at a hearing:

  • Sign up or submission of written testimony begins at 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before the hearing date (typically the following Monday) and closes at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. 
  • You may speak in person, via Zoom, or by phone. You’ll be sent information about where to go or the Zoom link you need after you sign up.
  • Hearings are held at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays during the regular City Council meeting. Keep in mind that the council may have some other business to do before the hearing begins. You should plan on being present in the chamber or on Zoom shortly before 5:30 p.m.
  • Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. There is a countdown clock, so you’ll know how much time you have left. You cannot give your unused time to other speakers.
  • Please turn off cell phones or other devices that might make noise during your comments.
  • Begin by stating your name, city or council district where you live, and only if you wish, your home address.
  • Please refrain from cussing or personal attacks during your comments.

Things to know about submitting written testimony:

You can submit written testimony beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the hearing. The deadline to submit written testimony is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Follow the links below to access the submission form. 

See our privacy policy for information on what we ask for and how we use it.

Before signing up, check the public hearing schedule below to be sure the hearing you are interested in is scheduled.

See the Weekly Schedule Summary

Public Hearings

The following public hearings will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Learn how to speak or submit written testimony to public hearings.

  • 26-0391: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3232 Larimer Street in Five Points.
  • 26-0476: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4458 North Pearl Street in Globeville, 5275 North Franklin Street in Globeville, and 4621 North Telluride Street in Green Valley Ranch.
  • 26-0431: A bill for an ordinance authorizing a moratorium on data centers.

 

Public Input Session in Committee

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will hold 15-minutes of public comment on the following item on Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to speak or submit written testimony to public input sessions in committees.

  • 26-0687: A proposed amendment to the city charter regarding the Auditor’s Office enforcement powers.

     

 

Audiencias Públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas se llevarán a cabo el lunes, 18 de mayo de 2026, a las 5:30 p.m. Aprende cómo hablar o enviar tu testimonio por escrito para las audiencias públicas.

  • 26-0391: Un proyecto de ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 3232 Larimer Street en Five Points.
  • 26-0476: Un proyecto de ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 4458 North Pearl Street en Globeville, 5275 North Franklin Street en Globeville y 4621 North Telluride Street en Green Valley Ranch.
  • 26-0431: Un proyecto de ordenanza que autoriza una moratoria sobre los centros de datos.

 

Sesión de Comentarios Públicos en Comité

El Comité de Gobernanza y Relaciones Intergubernamentales tendrá 15 minutos de comentarios públicos sobre el siguiente tema el martes, 19 de mayo, a las 10:30 a.m. Aprende cómo hablar o enviar tu testimonio por escrito para las sesiones de comentarios públicos en los comités.

26-0687: Una propuesta de enmienda a la carta orgánica de la ciudad relacionada con los poderes de cumplimiento de la Oficina del Auditor.

 

Sign up to speak or submit written testimony to a public hearing listed above

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