Weekly General Public Comment Session

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What is it?

At 5:00 pm on most Monday nights, the Denver City Council hears from the people. This is known as the General Public Comment Session. Residents may speak to the council for three minutes on any city-related matter, except that which is already scheduled for a specific hearing. It can be done in person at the council chambers at 1437 Bannock Street, 4th floor, online using Zoom, or via telephone. If you choose to speak via Zoom or phone, you will receive a link or phone number to call after registering.

Starting Monday, March 4, the Denver City Council will pilot a program that invites Denver youth to speak at general public comment on the first Monday of the month. Anyone can still sign up to speak; However, on those Mondays priority will be given to those under 18 years of age.

How does it work?

  • You must register to speak. Registration and the order of speaking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The session lasts 30 minutes. The Council will call on as many people as possible in that allotted time. Not everyone may be able to speak. 
  • If you have already spoken in the last week or the last three months, then you will move to the bottom of the list and it is likely that other new people will be able to speak before you. This is because we want to give everyone the opportunity to use their voice.
  • Please note that council members will not respond directly to any speakers during the General Public Comment Session. However, council members may contact speakers later. This is up to each member. 
  • Everyone attending the General Public Comment session cares about our city. Please show respect to others. Interruptions during someone else's speaking time will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the session, whether it is virtual or in person.
  • Registration opens on Thursday at 5:00 pm and closes on the day of the Council meeting (most on Mondays) at 3:00 pm. You can register using the link below or by calling 720-337-2000 during business hours. 
  • See our privacy policy for information on what we ask for and how we use it. 

Sign up to speak at the next General Public Comment Session.

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