Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The meeting focused primarily on mayoral appointments to various city boards and commissions, including the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission and several Business Improvement Districts. These appointments will help guide local governance and community development over the next few years.

Key Decisions

  • Appointments to Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission Approved
  • Appointments to Business Improvement Districts (Cherry Creek North, RiNo, Colfax Mayfair) Approved
  • National Western Center Authority Board Appointments Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 25-2090 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Randy Murray to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District for a term from 12-01-2025 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  3. 25-2091 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Downtown Design Advisory Board. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Sarah Komppa to the Downtown Design Advisory Board for a term from 4-30-2025 through 5-01-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  4. 25-2092 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the National Western Center Authority Board. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Ernest House, Jr. to the National Western Center Authority Board for a term from 9-01-2025 through 8-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  5. 25-2093 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the National Western Center Authority Board. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Kelly Leid to the National Western Center Authority Board for a term from 9-01-2025 through 8-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  6. 25-2094 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Tourism Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Keith Siebenaler to the Tourism Improvement District for a term from 10-01-2025 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  7. 25-2095 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the RiNo Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Carla Mestas to the RiNo Business Improvement District for a term from 9-01-2025 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  8. 25-2096 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to 14th Street General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Melanie Burrow to the 14th Street General Improvement District for a term from 1-01-2026 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  9. 25-2097 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Civil Service Commission. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Gregory Moore to the Civil Service Commission for a term from 3-01-2026 through 2-29-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  10. 25-2115 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Barbara Macfarlane to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for a term from 4-01-2026 through 4-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  11. 25-2116 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Dan Murray to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for a term from 4-01-2026 through 4-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  12. 25-2117 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Lauren Erb to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for a term from 4-01-2026 through 4-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  13. 25-2118 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Amanda Blaurock to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  14. 25-2119 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Antony Esteban Mendoza Rangel to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  15. 25-2120 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jaclyn Valentine to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  16. 25-2121 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Maria Jose Torres-Ariceaga Chavez to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  17. 25-2122 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Hughes to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  18. 25-2123 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Samantha Dolan to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  19. 25-2124 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Stephanie Nicole Simons to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  20. 25-2125 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Yerson Padilla to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution