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 here.

Public Hearings

The following public hearings are scheduled for Monday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m.  Find out how to speak or submit written testimony. 

  • 25-0873: A bill for an ordinance designating the structure at 510 South Garfield Street as a structure for preservation.
  • 25-0665: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1149 South Navajo Street in Ruby Hill.

     

 

Public Input Sessions in Committee

The following committee will have 15 minutes of public input. Find out how to speak or submit written testimony to a committee input session. 

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate, and Aviation Services Committee, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

  • A combined public input session on these two items:
    • 25-1002: An ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the special municipal election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver renaming the Department of Excise and Licenses to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and making conforming amendments in connection therewith.
    • 25-1003: An ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code to reflect the Charter amendment changing the name of the Department of Excise and Licenses to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.

 

Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m.

  • 25-1014: A proposal for Instant Run Off Voting in Municipal Elections.

 

Audiencias públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas están programadas para el lunes 14 de julio a las 5:30 p. m. Descubre cómo hablar o enviar un comentario por escrito.

  • 25-0873: Proyecto de ley para una ordenanza que designa la estructura ubicada en 510 South Garfield Street como una estructura para preservación.
  • 25-0665: Proyecto de ley para una ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 1149 South Navajo Street en Ruby Hill.

 

Sesiones de comentario público en comité

El siguiente comité tendrá 15 minutos de comentario público. Descubre cómo hablar o enviar un comentario por escrito a una sesión de comité.

Comité de Negocios, Artes, Fuerza Laboral, Clima y Servicios de Aviación, miércoles 16 de julio de 2025 a la 1:30 p. m.

  • Sesión combinada de comentario público sobre estos dos temas:

    25-1002: Ordenanza que somete a votación de las personas votantes registradas del Municipio de Denver, en la elección municipal especial del 4 de noviembre de 2025, una enmienda a la Carta Orgánica para cambiar el nombre del Departamento de Impuestos y Licencias a Departamento de Licencias y Protección al Consumidor, con cambios relacionados.

    25-1003: Ordenanza que modifica el Código Municipal Revisado para reflejar el cambio de nombre del Departamento de Impuestos y Licencias a Departamento de Licencias y Protección al Consumidor.

 

Comité de Finanzas y Gobernanza, martes 15 de julio, a las 10:30 a. m.

  • 25‑1014: Una propuesta para implementar la votación instantánea por eliminación (Instant Runoff Voting) en las elecciones municipales.

     

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

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