Giving Testimony at a Public Hearing

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Types of public hearings

A sign that says Public Hearing is hanging off a microphone on a stand Required Hearings — Some proposed laws the council must vote on are required by law to have a public hearing where residents can give their views proposed law. These are called “required public hearings” and all those who sign up to speak will be heard. Usually, the order goes back and forth between those in favor of the proposed law and those against it.

Courtesy Public Hearings: Sometimes, a council member may ask for a hearing about something the council must vote on. This is called a “courtesy public hearing” and they usually last for a fixed amount of time. In these cases, as many people as possible will speak in a random order within the given time. Some people may not get to speak. 

Things to know about speaking at a hearing:

  • Sign up or submission of written testimony begins at 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before the hearing date (typically the following Monday) and closes at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. 
  • You may speak in person, via Zoom, or by phone. You’ll be sent information about where to go or the Zoom link you need after you sign up.
  • Hearings are held at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays during the regular City Council meeting. Keep in mind that the council may have some other business to do before the hearing begins. You should plan on being present in the chamber or on Zoom shortly before 5:30 p.m.
  • Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. There is a countdown clock, so you’ll know how much time you have left. You cannot give your unused time to other speakers.
  • Please turn off cell phones or other devices that might make noise during your comments.
  • Begin by stating your name, city or council district where you live, and only if you wish, your home address.
  • Please refrain from cussing or personal attacks during your comments.

Things to know about submitting written testimony:

You can submit written testimony beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the hearing. The deadline to submit written testimony is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Follow the links below to access the submission form. 

See our privacy policy for information on what we ask for and how we use it.

Before signing up, check the public hearing schedule below to be sure the hearing you are interested in is scheduled.

See the Weekly Schedule Summary

Public Hearings

The Denver City Council will hold the following public hearings on Monday, December 8, at 5:30 p.m. Learn how to participate in public hearings.

  • 25-1635: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 3333 West Regis Boulevard and 5051-5115 North Federal Boulevard in Regis.
  • 25-1636: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for West 3333 Regis Boulevard in Regis.
  • 25-1874: A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Far Southwest Area Plan, which will become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.

 

Committee Public Input Session

The Finance and Business Committee will hold 15-minutes of public comment on Tuesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to participate in committee input sessions.

  • 25-2034: An ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 6 to repeal the sunset date for entertainment districts.

     

Audiencias Públicas

El Concejo Municipal de Denver llevará a cabo las siguientes audiencias públicas el lunes 8 de diciembre a las 5:30 p.m. Infórmese sobre cómo participar.

  • 25-1635: Proyecto de ordenanza para cambiar la clasificación de zonificación de 3333 West Regis Boulevard y 5051-5115 North Federal Boulevard en el vecindario de Regis.
  • 25-1636: Proyecto de ordenanza para cambiar la clasificación de zonificación de 3333 West Regis Boulevard en el vecindario de Regis.
  • 25-1874: Proyecto de ordenanza para aprobar y aceptar el Plan del Área Suroeste Lejana, el cual pasará a formar parte del Plan Integral 2040 para la Ciudad y el Condado de Denver, conforme a las disposiciones de la Sección 12-61 del Código Municipal Revisado de Denver.

 

Sesión de Comentarios Públicos del Comité

El Comité de Finanzas y Negocios llevará a cabo 15 minutos de comentarios públicos el martes 9 de diciembre a las 10:30 a.m. Infórmese sobre cómo participar en las sesiones de comentarios de los comités.

  • 25-2034: Ordenanza para enmendar el Artículo II del Capítulo 6 con el fin de derogar la fecha de expiración para los distritos de entretenimiento.

 

 

Sign up to speak or submit written testimony to a public hearing listed above

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