Denver City Council

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Public Hearings

The following public hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber on the fourth floor of the City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St. (Learn how to participate in public hearings.)

• 26-0608: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 831 South Monaco Street Parkway in Washington Virginia Vale. 

Public Input Session in Committee

The following committees will hold 15 minutes of public comment as follows:

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

This committee will hold 15 minutes of public comment on on Tuesday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m. for the following item: (Learn how to participate in public input sessions in a committee.)

• 26-0864 and 26-0867: An ordinance submitting to the voters a proposed amendment to the City Charter regarding the city budget process AND an ordinance adding procedures to the budget process requiring a community engagement process for budget planning in a two-year budget term.

The Health and Safety Committee

This committee will hold 15 minutes of public input for the following on Wednesday, June 17, at 10: 30 a.m.

• 26-0852: an Amendment to Chapter 11 and Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code repealing outdated provisions of the regulations around child care establishments and to align with State law and regulations. 

Audiencias Públicas

La siguiente audiencia pública está programada para el lunes 15 de junio a las 5:30 p.m. en la Cámara del Concejo Municipal, en el cuarto piso del Edificio de la Ciudad y el Condado, 1437 Bannock St. (Aprenda cómo participar en audiencias públicas.)

• 26-0608: Un proyecto de ley para una ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 831 South Monaco Street Parkway en Washington Virginia Vale.

Sesiones de Comentarios Públicos en Comité

Los siguientes comités llevarán a cabo 15 minutos de comentarios públicos de la siguiente manera:

El Comité de Gobernanza y Relaciones Intergubernamentales tendrá 15 minutos de comentarios públicos el martes 16 de junio a las 10:30 a.m. para el siguiente tema: (aprenda cómo participar en sesiones de comentarios públicos en comité.)

• 26-0864 y 26-0867: Una ordenanza que somete a los votantes una enmienda propuesta a la Carta Municipal relacionada con el proceso del presupuesto de la ciudad Y una ordenanza que agrega procedimientos al proceso presupuestario, requiriendo un proceso de participación comunitaria para la planificación del presupuesto en un ciclo de presupuesto de dos años.

El Comité de Salud y Seguridad tendrá 15 minutos de comentarios públicos para lo siguiente el miércoles 17 de junio a las 10:30 a.m.:

• 26-0852: Una enmienda al Capítulo 11 y al Capítulo 32 del Código Municipal Revisado de Denver que deroga disposiciones obsoletas de las regulaciones sobre establecimientos de cuidado infantil y las alinea con la ley y las regulaciones estatales.

DENVER – Following its annual budget priorities session this month, the Denver City Council has sent a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston outlining the goals and priorities it would like reflected in his 2027 proposed budget. The goals reflect the Council’s commitment to developing a responsible, community-centered budget amid fiscal constraints. 

“Our job is to ensure the budget reflects the values of Denver residents, even in difficult financial years,” said Council President Amanda P. Sandoval. “This letter represents our shared commitment to thoughtful decision making and to working collaboratively with the mayor’s administration as the 2027 budget takes shape.” 

Council President Pro Tempore Diana Romero Campbell added, “Every Council member cares deeply about the people of Denver. These priorities help ensure that city agencies have the resources they need to deliver the services our communities rely on. We look forward to continued partnership throughout this process.” 

The letter identifies broad areas that will guide the Council’s role throughout the budget process. 

The 2027 budget priorities include the following categories: 

• Community Safety 
• Community Empowerment and Engagement 
• Housing Affordability, Stability, and Homelessness Services 
• Support for Workers and Small Businesses 
• Climate and Environmental Resilience 
• Infrastructure and Mobility Improvements 
• Public and Behavioral Health 
• Restoration of Basic City Services 

The mayor must submit his proposed budget to the Council on or before September 15, as required by the City Charter.  

Read the letter to the mayor and the budget goals and priorities here. (PDF, 261KB) (PDF, 261KB)

City Council Chamber Renovation to Begin January 2026

Starting at the end of December, the Denver City Council Chamber will undergo a major renovation to bring the space, including the dais where Council Members sit, into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This project, which has been planned and funded for several years, is a vital step toward making the Council Chamber more accessible and inclusive for all.

• The last City Council meeting in the chamber will be on December 22, 2025.
• There is no City Council meeting on December 29.
• The renovation is expected to continue through June 2026.

Parr-Widener Room for Council Meetings

Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, these sessions will be held in the Parr-Widener Community Room, room 389 in the City and County Building:

• City Council meetings
• Public hearings
• The weekly General Public Comment (GPC) session.

Note that all committees will continue to meet in the City Council Committee Room, room 391.

Due to very limited seating in the Parr-Widener Room, the public is strongly encouraged to:

• Watch on Denver8.tv.  It is also available on Comcast channel 8.

• Give public hearing testimony via Zoom. 

• Submit written testimony for public hearings.

• Understand that if you choose to attend in person, you will most likely be seated in the 4th-floor overflow room, where the meeting will be streamed live on TV. If you've signed up to speak, you’ll be called into the main room downstairs when it’s your turn.

Learn how to participate in public hearings, committee input sessions, and General Public Comment.

Learn how to access City Council and committee meetings.