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 & Public Hearings — Week of July 13, 2026

See the Weekly Schedule Summary

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Public Hearings

The following public hearings will be held Monday, June 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber, 4th Floor, 1437 Bannock Street. Learn how to participate in public hearings.

26-0712: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4625 North Milwaukee Street in Elyria Swansea.

26-0741: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Athmar Park, Mar Lee, Overland, Ruby Hill and Westwood Neighborhoods.

Public Input Sessions in Committee

The Finance and Business Committee will hold 15 minutes of public input on Tuesday, June 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the City council Committee Room, room 391, 1437 Bannock Street. Learn how to participate in Public Input Sessions in Committees.

26-0995: The committee will discuss memorializing a decision by City Council in accordance with Section 39-3-124, Colorado Revised Statutes, concerning certain property leased by the Broadway Park North Metropolitan District No. 1.

Audiencias Públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas se llevarán a cabo el lunes, 13 de junio de 2026, a las 5:30 p.m. en la Cámara del Concejo Municipal Cathy Reynolds, cuarto piso, 1437 Bannock Street. Aprende cómo participar en las audiencias públicas.

26-0712: Un proyecto de ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 4625 North Milwaukee Street en Elyria Swansea.

26-0741: Un proyecto de ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para varias propiedades en los vecindarios de Athmar Park, Mar Lee, Overland, Ruby Hill y Westwood.

Sesiones de Comentarios Públicos en Comité

El Comité de Finanzas y Negocios tendrá 15 minutos de comentarios públicos el martes, 14 de junio de 2026, a las 10:30 a.m. en la Sala de Comités del Concejo Municipal, sala 391, 1437 Bannock Street. Aprende cómo participar en las sesiones de comentarios públicos en los comités.

26-0995: El comité hablará sobre la formalización de una decisión del Concejo Municipal de acuerdo con la Sección 39-3-124 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, relacionada con cierta propiedad arrendada por el Distrito Metropolitano Broadway Park North No. 1.