Giving Testimony at a Public Hearing

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.

Denver City Council Schedule and Hearings — Week of January 12, 2026

See the Weekly Schedule Summary

Public Hearings

The following public hearings will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Parr-Widener Room, room 389, in the City and County Building. Note that seating is very limited, and we encourage participation in the hearing by Zoom or telephone. Learn how to participate in public hearings.

25-1704: A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the park building plan for the maintenance and operations facility, equipment building, and storage building, all located in City of Cuernavaca Park, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 39-210 and 39-211 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.

25-1991: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8250 East 40th Avenue in Central Park.

Audiencias Públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas se llevarán a cabo el lunes 12 de enero de 2026, a las 5:30 p. m., en la sala Parr-Widener, sala 389, en el Edificio de la Ciudad y el Condado. Ten en cuenta que el espacio es muy limitado y te recomendamos participar en la audiencia por Zoom o por teléfono. Aprende cómo participar en las audiencias públicas.

25-1704: Un proyecto de ley para una ordenanza que aprueba y acepta el plan de construcción del parque para la instalación de mantenimiento y operaciones, el edificio de equipos y el edificio de almacenamiento, todos ubicados en el Parque Ciudad de Cuernavaca, conforme a las disposiciones de las Secciones 39-210 y 39-211 del Código Municipal Revisado de Denver.

25-1991: Un proyecto de ley para una ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 8250 East 40th Avenue en Central Park.