Giving Testimony at a Public Hearing

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.

Denver City Council Schedule & Hearings — Week of May 11, 2026

See the Weekly Schedule Summary.

Public Hearings

The following public hearings are scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Learn how to participate by speaking or submitting written testimony.

26-0389: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1057 South Gaylord Street in Washington Park, with a reasonable condition.
26-0392: A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5101-5115 North Milwaukee Street in Elyria Swansea.
26-0486: A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuation of the Five Points Business Improvement District for an additional 10-year period.

Audiencias públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas están programadas para el lunes 11 de mayo de 2026 a las 5:30 p. m. Aprende cómo participar haciendo comentarios o enviando un testimonio por escrito.

26-0389: Un proyecto de ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 1057 South Gaylord Street en Washington Park, con una condición razonable.

26-0392: Un proyecto de ordenanza que cambia la clasificación de zonificación para 5101-5115 North Milwaukee Street en Elyria Swansea.
26-0486: Un proyecto de ordenanza que aprueba una resolución solicitando la renovación y continuación del Distrito de Mejoras Comerciales de Five Points por un período adicional de 10 años.