DHS Welcomes Consuelo Hernandez as New Culture & Wellbeing Officer Published on September 16, 2024 Denver Human Services (DHS) is excited to announce that Consuelo Hernandez (She, Hers, Ella) will be joining DHS as its new culture and wellbeing officer. Tagged as: , Human Services, News
Cold Weather Shelter Plan Expands, Newcomer Services Consolidate Published on September 13, 2024 Two newcomer shelters to become cold weather sites for people experiencing homelessness. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Denver City Council Weekly Schedule & Hearings - Week of Sept 16, 2024 Published on September 12, 2024 Denver City Council Weekly Schedule & Hearings - Week of Sept. 16 2024 Tagged as: , City Council
Mayor Mike Johnston Releases 2025 Budget Proposal Published on September 12, 2024 Mayor Johnston's 2025 budget is centered around building a more vibrant, more affordable, and safer Denver for all. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Officers Receive CAP Award for Acts of Compassion and Generosity Published on September 11, 2024 Today, the nonprofit organization Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) recognized seven Denver Police officers who demonstrated extraordinary kindness and compassion to those in our community. Tagged as: , Police Department
Denverites Recycle 57,500 Plastic Bags During Plastic Bag Swap Events Published on September 10, 2024 From April through August, the city hosted 13 events, collected roughly 57,500 plastic bags (689 lbs – that’s about the size of an adult grizzly bear!), and gave away over 1,900 reusable bags. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Subpoena power passes for city audit work Published on September 09, 2024 DENVER – In a win for Denverites calling for more accountability and transparency in their government, the Denver City Council has passed a bill granting subpoena power for audit work and creating a necessary conflict resolution tool. Tagged as: , Auditor
Denver Clerk López Certifies Municipal and Local Ballot Measures Published on September 06, 2024 Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López has certified the municipal and local jurisdictional ballot measures for the November 5, 2024 General Election. There are nine municipal ballot measures and three political subdivision measures on this year’s ballot. Tagged as: , Clerk and Recorder, Elections
Caring for Denver grants still need better city oversight Published on September 05, 2024 DENVER – Two years after auditing the city’s oversight of co-responder grant dollars funded by a voter-approved ballot initiative, the audit team found remaining risks — plus new areas of concern — according to a new follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor
Police Arrest Suspect in South Santa Fe Drive Road Rage Homicide Published on September 05, 2024 Today, the Denver Police Department announces the arrest of Chyon Kendrick (DOB: 11/21/2002) for the homicide that occurred at approximately 1:47 p.m., on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Tagged as: , Police Department