This week, Denver's permitting process for building housing is being streamlined to make the process simpler and cheaper. More affordable housing could be headed to the University building at 900 16th Street, and there could be affordable space for artists at 444 17th Street under a proposed agre...

This week, members of the Transportation Committee got an update on the city’s shared bike and scooter program. The Department of Transportation gave a progress report on how Veo is transitioning into our city, the successes and the challenges.

The Health and Safety Committee sent to the full ...

This week, the Finance and Business Committee sent to the full Denver City Council some changes to the Division of Small Business Opportunity program that helps to ensure fair, equitable access to city contracting opportunities.

The Budget and Policy Committee heard a proposal about how your s...

This week, the Community Planning Committee heard an update on the Data Center Moratorium. City officials are building the working group which will be made up of community members, council members, and subject matter experts. Applications are open on August 21st, so go apply if you want your voic...

This week, the South Platte River Committee sent to the full Denver City Council a pair of agreements that will keep the city and developers moving forward with the NWSL Soccer Stadium at Santa Fe Yards. If approved by council, it’ll make way for the pedestrian bridge to be built across Santa Fe ...

This week, Denver City Council At-Large member Sarah Parady has resigned, citing health issues. City Council passed a resolution declaring a vacancy, and you can elect a new at-large member in the election this November. The Parks, Art, and Culture Committee got an update from Denver Arts and Ven...

This week, the Denver City Council passed the Xcel Energy Franchise Agreement, which grants Xcel the right of way to lay down infrastructure in the city. There’s also a new set of community benefits to go along with it. This is heading to the ballot for you to vote on this November.

The Budget ...

This week, Denver City Council elected new leadership. The previous Council Pro-Tem Diana Romero Campbell was elected president, and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez was elected Pro-Tem. City Council is considerng new rules for music and entertainment venues.

The licensing process will be streamlined,...

This week, the Finance and Business Committee sent to the full Denver City Council an approval of about $50 million dollars coming from a private activity bond. With that money, the city would help finance two housing developments in Council Districts 9 and 11.

The Community Planning and Housin...

This week, City Council passed a bill changing sentencing for municipal crimes. There will be 5 tiers of crimes. In the coming months there will be a working group formed to fine tune this legislation.

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee sent to the full Denver City Counci...

This week, the Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee heard about a proposal to extend the time in which the mayor and city council decide on the budget, and to have more public input on the city’s budget. It’ll be back in committee on June 30th.

The Health and Safety Committee se...

This week, the Budget and Policy Committee heard a new version of the franchise agreement between the city of Denver and Xcel Energy. The agreement failed to pass council last year over concerns about the lack of public outreach. Since then, Xcel representatives have had over 30 meetings since Fe...

This week, Denver City Council At-Large member Sarah Parady has announced her resignation effective on August 5th, citing health concerns. You can vote on who will fill her seat for the remainder of her term in the election this November.

The Denver Fire Department gave a report to the Health ...

This week, the Denver City Council passed a moratorium on the construction of data centers in the city. There won’t be any built for a year, and a work group will be formed to come up with regulations.

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee sent to the full council some clarif...

This week, the Health and Safety Committee sent to the full council some potential new rules for municipal sentencing in Denver. The South Platte River Committee heard a briefing from Denver Water on their drought management strategies. Last winter was the warmest and driest winter on record in t...

This week, the Parks, Art, and Culture Committee got to hear about Parks and Recreation’s workplan for 2026. Renovated rec centers will open up, and they’ll continue to focus on healthy trees and plants, sustainable energy and community engagement.

And the Transportation and Infrastructure Com...

This week, the Finance and Business Committee heard a presentation from the Department of Finance on the current outlook for the 2027 budget.

Denver City Council voted down a proposal for the Denver Dream Center to occupy the former Globeville Rec Center. The 6-month process will start over.

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This week, the Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee sent to the full Denver City Council a plan to update the rules on prevailing wages in Denver.

The Health and Safety Committee got an update on Denver’s Clinical Response System, which has been trying to behavioral health and s...

This week, the Health and Safety Committee sent to council a plan for new sentencing guidelines for municipal crimes.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee sent to the full Denver City Council a proposal for Veo to take over Denver’s shared scooter and bike program citywide. They’ll b...

This week, the Community Planning and Housing Committee sent to the full Denver City Council a pair of contracts for homelessness support. One will help with rapid rehousing, and the other will provide navigation services to people with developmental delays.

The Parks, Art, and Culture Committ...

This week, Denver City Council approved with a 7 to 6 vote a contract with Axon to place 50 cameras at 17 locations citywide. The Community Planning and Housing Committee sent to the full council a proposal for a 1 year moratorium on data centers. There will be a work group formed to gather more ...

On Monday, Denver City Council heard public testimony and delayed a $150,000 contract with Axon, Inc. to provide 50 automated license plate reading cameras throughout the city. It will be back to the full council on Tuesday, March 31st. The Finance and Governance Committee sent to the full Counci...

This week, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee delayed a proposal for Veo to be the provider for shared bikes and scooters citywide. This item will be back in committee on April 1st.

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee sent to the full Council a plan to change ...