Voters in the City and County of Denver have the right to place initiatives on the ballot by petition. Several steps are involved in this process, and the procedures are prescribed by law.
This page contains updated information on all initiatives currently underway. Initiatives on this page will not necessarily appear on the ballot for the next election. Check details on each initiative.
NOTE: Of the three initiatives that are in process, only one will appear on the November 3, 2009 ballot: the auto impound initiative. However,
see protest information below on this initiative.
Initiated Ordinances
The following proposed initiated ordinances are currently in process. Click the link to see the ballot title and text of proposal.
Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission
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Review by City Council and City Attorney completed, April 8, 2009 |
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Approval of draft petition materials by Elections Division completed, May 4, 2009 |
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Signed, completed petitions received by Elections Division, September 4, 2009 |
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Signature verification completed; petitions deemed insufficient, September 29, 2009. |
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Additional signatures submitted to cure insuffiency November 2, 2009 |
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Signature verification completed; petitions deemed ________. (deadline Nov. 27, 2009) |
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Referred to ballot |
Completed petitions for the extraterrestrial affairs initiative were turned in to the Denver Elections Division September 4, 2009. The Division completed signature verification on September 29, 2009, and deemed the petition insufficient. Proponents have until November 2, 2009 to cure the insufficiency by turning in additional valid signatures.
Charter AmendmentsThe following proposed initiated charter amendment is currently in process. Click the link to see the text of the proposal.
Arrest Powers of Sheriff's Deputies
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Review by City Council and City Attorney completed, June 5, 2009 |
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Approval of draft petition materials by Elections Division completed, July 9, 2009 |
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Signed, completed petitions received by Elections Division, October 6, 2009 |
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Signature verification completed; petitions deemed insufficient, October 27. |
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Additional signatures submitted to cure insuffiency: None submitted by Nov. 12 deadline. |
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Appeal to District Court (deadline: Nov. 27) |
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Referred to _____________ ballot* |
*Proponents of this initiative are seeking to refer this measure to Denver voters in a special election on or about February 16, 2010.
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