Kendra Black

March 20 | Denver Public Schools (DPS) Public Comment on New Districts | 4:30 PM | 1860 Lincoln St.
This will be the final meeting for the public to share feedback on the new DPS districts. The DPS Board of Education is composed of five representative districts and two at-large members. According to Colorado state law, after each US Census, DPS must adjust the Board representative district borders in order to balance the total population in each district. If you would like to speak in this meeting, please sign up for public comment beforehand.

March 28 | City E-Bike Rebate Program Reopens | 11 AM
Denver residents can save $300 off the price of an e-bike, and residents who qualify for the income-qualified rebate can save up to $1,200 off the price of an e-bike. Purchasing an e-cargo bike adds an extra $200 to both the standard and income-qualified vouchers. On average, e-bike users ride 26 miles a week on their e-bike by running errands and going to work. Learn how to get a rebate and see the full rebate release schedule at www.denvergov.org/ebike.

March 29 | Registration Opens for 2023 Denver Men's City Amateur Golf Championship | 9 AM | Register Here
Held on June 17-18, 2023 at City Park Golf Course. Fields are flighted with prizes in each flight for top winners. All levels of handicaps welcome. Must have a verifiable Handicap Index issued under World Handicap System. No handicap? Visit www.coloradogolf.org. 

March 31 Deadline | Denver Arts & Venues Seeking Candidates for Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs | 5 PM
The Mayor of Denver appoints commissioners for three-year terms and can serve up to two consecutive terms. The Commission meets monthly the first Tuesday of each month from 4 - 6 PM at various cultural organizations across the city. Additional information on the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs, including application details, can be found at www.ArtsandVenues.com/DCCA.

April 1 | Bunny Egg-Stravaganza | 9 - 10:50 AM | Eisenhower Recreation Center
Join the Easter Bunny for photos, games, crafts and an egg hunt at the following times:
Ages : 6 & Under 9:00 - 9:30AM 
Ages: 7- 9 9:40 - 10:10AM
All Ages 12 & Under 10:20 - 10:50AM 
Space is limited so make sure to register in advance.

April 4 Deadline | Last Day to Vote | 7 PM
Ballots will be mailed out the week of March 13 for Denver's Municipal Election. All municipal offices are up for election including mayor, all city council seats, auditor and clerk & recorder. Make sure to return your ballot by mail on March 27 or place in a drop box by April 4. You can drop your ballot off at these southeast Denver locations: Hampden Library, Eisenhower Recreation Center, Southmoor RTD Station, and Denver Police Department District 3. Click here for other drop-off box and in-person voting locations. 

Go here to learn how to track your ballot. You can still register to vote by election day. Denver Decides is your home for all ballot and voter information.

April 5 | Denver Police Explorer Open House | 7 PM | Denver Police Academy - 2155 N. Akron Way
The Denver Police Explorer Program is open to youth ages 15 to 20 and is run entirely by officers who volunteer their time to mentor and teach today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders in Public Safety. The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and strong values while teaching basic skills in law enforcement that will lend to any young person's future success.

April 15 | Health Fair | 8 AM - Noon | Augustana Lutheran Church - 5000 E. Alameda Ave.
No matter how good you feel, knowing your numbers are important. Early detection saves lives. So, pursuing a healthy lifestyle, taking advantage of free screenings, selecting affordable blood tests, or looking for health education on various topics—this fair is near you. Simply show up and register on-site or register online at https://365health.org/.

April 15 | Community Shred-A-Thon | 10 AM - Noon | 2445 S. Quebec St.
Hosted by the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community. Items you may bring: old checks, credit card offers, mailings, medical records, tax forms, pay stubs, etc. Please do not bring newspapers, phone books, magazines, plastic, cardboard or catalogs. Donations accepted for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Scholarship Fund & Other Assembly Activities.

April 19 | Food Truck Symposium | 9 AM - 3 PM | Denver Coliseum - 4600 Humboldt
This free symposium offers food trucks and trailers presentations, vendor booths, fire and food safety courses, and time to mingle with attendees and other local jurisdictions. Communicate directly with the agencies responsible for regulating food trucks in Denver including Denver Fire, Department of Public Health, and Excise and License. A variety of food truck industry businesses will be there including food truck fabricators, suppression system inspections companies, hood cleaning companies, restaurant food and equipment suppliers, commissary operators, and more. 

Denver City Council is the legislative body of our city government. Council’s duties and powers include policymaking and legislation, approving changes to the Denver Zoning Code, approving the budget and large contracts, representing our constituents, and advocating for our council districts. Individual council members can pursue policies as can the entire council. 

Councilwoman Black’s legislative priorities include sustainability and waste reduction, addressing homelessness and increasing housing options, improving safety and mobility options for all residents, increasing our green spaces and improving parks and trails, supporting local businesses, and working toward a more inclusive and equitable city.

Some examples of Councilwoman Black’s recent efforts include: 

• Good Governance:
  • Councilwoman Black and Clerk Paul Lopez co-chair the Ballot Measure Modernization Work Group which will make recommendations to improve Denver’s ballot measure processes, access and transparency. The group will meet from January through April 2022.
  • Councilwoman Black continues to work with council members to update internal rules and processes to improve council’s effectiveness, transparency and engagement.

• Sustainability:
  • Councilwoman Black sponsored the Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance which reduces the use of single-use shopping bags. Passed in 2020, this law went into effect in 2021. Early feedback shows that it is effectively reducing the use of single-use bags.
  • Councilwoman Black sponsored the Opt-in for Cutlery & Condiments Ordinance which reduces single-use plastic waste by requiring restaurants to ask customers if they want cutlery, straws, and condiments before providing them. This law went into effect in December 2021.
  • Councilwoman Black continues to explore ways to reduce the use of single-use plastics and packaging.
  • Because landfills are a huge source of methane, a very dangerous greenhouse gas, Councilwoman Black works with other council members and the Climate Office to reduce waste going to the landfill.
  • Councilwoman Black has served on the Regional Air Quality Council and works closely with the organization as well as with Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency and Denver’s Department of Public Health & Environment to improve air quality including addressing ozone and emissions. She is exploring ways to reduce emissions from small non-road engines like lawn equipment.

• Flavored Tobacco Ban:
  • In late 2021, a bill was proposed to ban flavored tobacco products to prevent children from using these products. While Councilwoman Black agrees that we must keep tobacco products from children, she voted against the ban. The ban would have resulted in 21 small, law-abiding, tax-paying businesses that do not sell to children, having to close their doors. Councilwoman Black is working with other council members and city agencies to explore other ways to prevent children from accessing tobacco products.

City Council’s 2022 Budget priorities include:

• Improve community engagement and customer service to support residents navigating city services, resources and accessibility including language access.
• Increase affordable housing options and support for those experiencing homelessness throughout our city. Mitigate and reduce involuntary displacement of community members and businesses.
• Reframe safety in a public health, evidence-based and anti-racist approach with community investment to ensure safe and healthy neighborhoods.
• Encourage innovation and prioritize the recovery and sustainability of local businesses, our workforce and community organizations.
• Protect our natural environment through policy and invest in communities to combat climate change.
• Increase complete multimodal transportation connections throughout the city.

REGISTER FOR REVERSE 911 AND SMART911 TO GET NOTIFIED WHEN THERE IS AN EMERGENCY 

• Reverse 911: The City & County of Denver has released a new 911 alert system to notify residents when there is an emergency. The system will send alerts based on the location information you provided. You must register your cell phone to receive the alerts.
•  Smart911 is a private, secure service that allows you to create a safety profile that provides emergency responders with important information you want them to know about yourself, your family members and pets, your home, and your vehicles in any kind of emergency. These details can save seconds or even minutes during an emergency. Learn more and sign up here

Note: Reverse 911 and Smart911 are separate from one another so to participate in both you must register with each tool individually.

SINGLE-USE CONDIMENTS AND SERVICE WARE - ONLY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 

#SkipTheStuff ordinance reduces the amount of waste generated by single-use items. Effective immediately, all retail food establishments are to provide single-use condiments and single-use service ware only upon request by a customer. Help reduce waste by using your silverware at home. Learn more here.