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Weekly Joint Meeting of Mayor and Denver City Council - January 6, 2026

Mayor-Council Meeting — Tuesday, January 6, 2026
BodyDenver, Colorado
SessionMayor-Council Meeting
DateTuesday, January 6, 2026
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Thanks for joining us for this weekly joint meeting of the Mayor and Denver City Council.

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Follow along as the Mayor and City Council members hear updates from city agencies and projects,

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discuss important city matters, and hear about what's happening across the Mile High City.

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Join the discussion with your elected officials, starting now.

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We'll be right back.

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We'll be right back.

1:30

We'll be right back.

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We'll be right back.

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Thank you.

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Thank you all so much for being here.

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It is a fantastic start to 2026 and I will let the distinguished gentlemen from District

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6 start us off with introductions.

3:35

Wow.

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Good morning, happy new year.

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Paul Cashman, South Denver District 6.

3:40

I'm really glad to be here.

3:42

Jamie Torres, West Denver District 3.

3:44

Good morning and happy new year.

3:47

Serena Gonzalez-Cuchetas, one of your council members at large.

3:50

Good morning, Darrell Watson, fine District 9.

3:53

Good morning, Diana Romero Campbell, Southeast Denver District 4.

3:57

Good morning, Amanda Sandoval,

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Northwest Denver District 1.

4:01

Well, great to see you all.

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Everyone looks wonderful and well rested

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and all put together.

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We have a short general session this morning

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and we do have an executive session after that,

4:10

but I do want to start with any announcements

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that folks may have to share with the public at large

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or with their fellow council members.

4:18

I can tell Councilman Watson has something

4:20

that he's excited about just based on the process.

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I'm just, it's real fear.

4:23

Any announcements?

4:27

Councilman Watson.

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Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

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I want to invite everyone to define District 9 for the kickoff of the Western Stock Show.

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It begins this Thursday, one of the best events, the parade that comes down towards downtown on 17th and goes through to 26th.

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I think one of the great things about the Stock Show that I love, and I know many of the council members around the table love,

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isn't just all of the fun activities that happens at National Western,

4:54

but it's the investment into community.

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Over $300,000 of scholarships to young people in Globeville, Elyria, Swansea,

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across the city for folks who are interested in careers in agriculture.

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So come on down, spend your money, help us to invest in scholarships,

5:10

and have a great time in a fine District 9.

5:13

Thank you so much. Can't wait for it.

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Best 19 days in January.

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Yes.

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Other announcements? Councilwoman Romero Campbell and Albedras.

5:21

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I just have a real quick one. Today is my daughter's birthday, and yay, this is exciting for her and for me.

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But anyway, I just wanted to wish her a happy birthday.

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Happy birthday. Councilwoman Albedras.

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And in support of the National Western, we are having our own District 7 kick-off to the National Western.

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It will be Thursday at 530 at Desert Social on South Broadway, and we will be giving away tickets, have food, music, dancing, all the fun things, and a real-life course that people can get on and take some books.

5:55

Wow, love it.

5:58

Any others? Madam President, did you have an announcement?

6:01

It's my son's birthday, too.

6:03

I didn't know they had the same.

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Yeah, and my council aide, it's her daughter's birthday, so happy birthday to all of the people who have burned.

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Summary of Proceedings

Weekly Joint Meeting of Mayor and Denver City Council - January 6, 2026

The Mayor and Denver City Council convened a weekly joint meeting on January 6, 2026, for a short general session that included announcements from council members and a unanimous vote to adjourn into an executive session for legal advice and discussion of real estate matters.

Announcements

  • Councilman Watson (District 9) invited the public to the kickoff of the Western Stock Show beginning Thursday, January 8, highlighting over $300,000 in scholarships for youth interested in agriculture careers.
  • Councilwoman Romero Campbell noted that today is her daughter's birthday.
  • Councilwoman Albedras announced a District 7 kickoff event for the National Western on Thursday at 5:30 PM at Desert Social on South Broadway, featuring ticket giveaways, food, music, dancing, and a book exchange.
  • Council President noted that her son's birthday is also today, and that the date is the Feast of the Three Kings (Epiphany), marking the end of the 12 days of Christmas.
  • Councilwoman Gonzalez-Cutierrez reminded residents to recycle Christmas trees, which become free mulch, and that the Sloan's Lake location is available for north side residents.

Key Outcomes

  • The council voted unanimously (all in favor, none opposed) to move into executive session pursuant to DRMC 2-34A sections 4, 6, and 7 for the purpose of receiving legal advice and discussing the acquisition, sale, or use of real estate by the city.

Meeting Transcript

Thanks for joining us for this weekly joint meeting of the Mayor and Denver City Council. Follow along as the Mayor and City Council members hear updates from city agencies and projects, discuss important city matters, and hear about what's happening across the Mile High City. Join the discussion with your elected officials, starting now. We'll be right back. We'll be right back. We'll be right back. We'll be right back. Thank you. Thank you all so much for being here. It is a fantastic start to 2026 and I will let the distinguished gentlemen from District 6 start us off with introductions. Wow. Good morning, happy new year. Paul Cashman, South Denver District 6. I'm really glad to be here. Jamie Torres, West Denver District 3. Good morning and happy new year. Serena Gonzalez-Cuchetas, one of your council members at large. Good morning, Darrell Watson, fine District 9. Good morning, Diana Romero Campbell, Southeast Denver District 4. Good morning, Amanda Sandoval, Northwest Denver District 1. Well, great to see you all. Everyone looks wonderful and well rested and all put together. We have a short general session this morning and we do have an executive session after that, but I do want to start with any announcements that folks may have to share with the public at large or with their fellow council members. I can tell Councilman Watson has something that he's excited about just based on the process. I'm just, it's real fear. Any announcements? Councilman Watson. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I want to invite everyone to define District 9 for the kickoff of the Western Stock Show. It begins this Thursday, one of the best events, the parade that comes down towards downtown on 17th and goes through to 26th. I think one of the great things about the Stock Show that I love, and I know many of the council members around the table love, isn't just all of the fun activities that happens at National Western, but it's the investment into community. Over $300,000 of scholarships to young people in Globeville, Elyria, Swansea, across the city for folks who are interested in careers in agriculture. So come on down, spend your money, help us to invest in scholarships, and have a great time in a fine District 9. Thank you so much. Can't wait for it. Best 19 days in January. Yes. Other announcements? Councilwoman Romero Campbell and Albedras.

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