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Governance committee postpones budget charter changes
DenverJun 16, 20262 min read
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The committee postponed two proposed measures that would change the city’s budget process, entered executive session, and approved multiple mayoral appointments and a contract for employee ACA tracking.
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What this means
Two proposals to change how Denver plans and amends its budget were moved to a later date, so no changes will take effect now. The committee also approved several mayoral appointments to advisory bodies and a city contract to track employee Affordable Care Act reporting, which affects city personnel reporting and compliance. An executive session was held; details of that session are not included in these minutes.
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- Postponed Council Bills 26-0864 and 26-0867 (a proposed Charter amendment and a municipal code change addressing the City’s budget and a required community engagement process) to a date certain; motion carried 4–0 with three members absent.
- Entered Executive Session (item 26-0865); motion carried 4–0 with three members absent.
- Approved mayoral appointments by consent to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (Chris Nguyen, Emily Mowrer, Christina Vu-Pham, Ryan Kim).
- Approved mayoral appointments by consent to the Denver Commission on Aging (Glenn Harper, Megan Edge, Riaz Qureshi, Ashley Woolard).
- Approved mayoral appointments by consent of Janice Turner to the Career Service Board, Joe Petrie to the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District, and Lizzie Raudenbush to the 14th Street General Improvement District.
- Approved by consent a contract with WEX Health Inc. for $500,000 through 12-31-2030 for employee Affordable Care Act tracking and reporting (CSAHR-202582059).
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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
Jun 16, 2026, 4:30 PMCity & County Building, room 391completed
Agenda
- Attendance
- Action Items
- For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be conducted at the same time and in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to adjust the City and County’s budget and appropriation process.
- For an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding procedures for the Mayor and City Council to consider and address changes in the City’s budget and requiring a community engagement process for budget planning in a two-year budget term.
- Briefings
- Executive Session
- Consent Items
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Chris Nguyen to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Emily Mowrer to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Christina Vu-Pham to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Ryan Kim to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Glenn Harper to the Denver Commission on Aging for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Megan Edge to the Denver Commission on Aging for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Riaz Qureshi to the Denver Commission on Aging for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Ashley Woolard to the Denver Commission on Aging for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Career Service Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Janice Turner to the Career Service Board for a term from 05-01-2026 through 05-01-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Joe Petrie to the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District for a term from 06-01-2026 through 06-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the 14th Street General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Lizzie Raudenbush to 14th Street General Improvement District for a term from 07-01-2026 to 12-31-2028 through end date or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WEX Health, Inc. to provide employee Affordable Care Act (ACA) tracking and reporting in compliance with Federal law. Approves a contract with WEX Health Inc for $500,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 to provide employee Affordable Care Act (ACA) tracking and reporting in compliance with Federal law, citywide (CSAHR-202582059).
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