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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee postponed two bills related to Denver's budget and appropriation process to a later date. The committee approved 11 mayoral appointments to various city commissions and boards, and authorized a $500,000 contract with WEX Health to manage employee health insurance compliance reporting.

Key Decisions

  • Charter amendment on budget process (Bill 26-0864) Postponed to a date certain
  • Budget amendment procedures and community engagement (Bill 26-0867) Postponed to a date certain
  • Mayoral appointments to Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission Approved (4 appointments: Chris Nguyen, Emily Mowrer, Christina Vu-Pham, Ryan Kim)
  • Mayoral appointments to Denver Commission on Aging Approved (4 appointments: Glenn Harper, Megan Edge, Riaz Qureshi, Ashley Woolard)
  • WEX Health ACA compliance contract Approved for $500,000 through December 31, 2030
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Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-0864 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.
    Bill
    Action: postponed to a date certain Passed

    A motion offered by Chair Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Bills 26-0864 and 26-0867 be postponed to a date certain in a block, carried by the following vote:

  4. 26-0867 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.
    Bill
    Action: postponed to a date certain Passed

    A motion offered by Chair Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Bills 26-0864 and 26-0867 be postponed to a date certain in a block, carried by the following vote:

  5. Briefings
  6. 26-0865 Executive Session
    Presentation
    Action: Entered Into Executive Session Passed

    A motion offered by Chair Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Committee enter into Executive Session, carried by the following vote:

  7. Consent Items
  8. 26-0835 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0835 was approved by consent.

  9. 26-0836 A resolution approving 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved this item for filing at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0836 was approved by consent.

  10. 26-0837 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved this item for filing at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0837 was approved by consent.

  11. 26-0838 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0838 was approved by consent.

  12. 26-0839 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0839 was approved by consent.

  13. 26-0840 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0840 was approved by consent.

  14. 26-0841 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0841 was approved by consent.

  15. 26-0842 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0842 was approved by consent.

  16. 26-0843 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 5-1-2026 through 5-1-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0843 was approved by consent.

  17. 26-0844 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 6-1-2026 through 6-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0844 was approved by consent.

  18. 26-0845 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 7-1-2026 to 12-31-2028 through end date or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0845 was approved by consent.

  19. 26-0853 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). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0853 was approved by consent.