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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

Denver City Council held a Governance and Intergovernmental Relations meeting on June 23, 2026, focused entirely on approving mayoral appointments and reappointments to various city boards and commissions. All 43 resolutions were approved by consent without discussion, filling vacancies across commissions serving Native American, African American, Asian American Pacific Islander, and other communities, as well as boards overseeing housing, water, health, and cultural affairs.

Key Decisions

  • Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) appointments Approved
  • Metro Water Recovery board reappointments and new appointment Approved
  • Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) appointments and reappointments Approved
  • Denver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners appointments Approved
  • Various other commission appointments (Health & Hospital Authority, Asian American Pacific Islander Commission, Commission for People with Disabilities, etc.) Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 26-0868 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Alea Richardson Swinehart to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0868 was approved by consent.

  3. 26-0869 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Alexis Vigil to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0869 was approved by consent.

  4. 26-0870 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Deserea Richards to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-3-2026 through 7-3-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0870 was approved by consent.

  5. 26-0871 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Dustin Baird to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0871 was approved by consent.

  6. 26-0872 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Joshua Emerson to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0872 was approved by consent.

  7. 26-0873 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Lewis “Keith” TallBull to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0873 was approved by consent.

  8. 26-0874 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Marsha Whiting to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0874 was approved by consent.

  9. 26-0875 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Rhyia Lopez to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0875 was approved by consent.

  10. 26-0876 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Robert IronShield to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0876 was approved by consent.

  11. 26-0877 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Thomas Allen to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0877 was approved by consent.

  12. 26-0878 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Tiera Brown to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0878 was approved by consent.

  13. 26-0879 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver African American Commission (DAAC). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Codie Egart to the Denver African American Commission (DAAC) for a term from 9-25-2025 through 9-25-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0879 was approved by consent.

  14. 26-0880 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Health & Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Bruce Alexander to the Denver Health & Hospital Authority Board of Directors for a term from 7-01-2026 through 6-30-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0880 was approved by consent.

  15. 26-0881 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Broadway General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Matthew Brown to the Broadway General Improvement District for a term from 1-01-2026 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0881 was approved by consent.

  16. 26-0882 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Broadway General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Morgan Isaacs to the Broadway General Improvement District for a term from 1-01-2026 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0882 was approved by consent.

  17. 26-0883 Approving the City Council reappointment of Marlene Burch to the Head Start Policy Council.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0883 was approved by consent.

  18. 26-0884 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Janet Kieler to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0884 was approved by consent.

  19. 26-0885 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Jennifer L. Williams to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0885 was approved by consent.

  20. 26-0886 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Julie Anderson to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 06-30-2026 through 06-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0886 was approved by consent.

  21. 26-0887 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Mary Beth Susman to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0887 was approved by consent.

  22. 26-0888 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Mary J. Gearhart to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0888 was approved by consent.

  23. 26-0889 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Peter Spanberger to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0889 was approved by consent.

  24. 26-0890 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Ronald K. Younger to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0890 was approved by consent.

  25. 26-0891 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Water Recovery. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Travis Bogan to the Metro Water Recovery for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0891 was approved by consent.

  26. 26-0892 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities (DCPD). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Mariah Moore to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities (DCPD) for a term from 7-01-2026 through 7-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0892 was approved by consent.

  27. 26-0893 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities (DCPD). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Shamelle Chotoki to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities (DCPD) for a term from 7-01-2026 through 7-01-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0893 was approved by consent.

  28. 26-0895 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Cameron Green to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 8-01-2025 through 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0895 was approved by consent.

  29. 26-0896 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Gigi de Gala to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 8-01-2025 through 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0896 was approved by consent.

  30. 26-0897 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Kerry Ann Kelley to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 8-01-2025 through 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0897 was approved by consent.

  31. 26-0898 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Kevin Yang to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 8-01-2025 through 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0898 was approved by consent.

  32. 26-0899 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Rose Dang to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 8-01-2025 through 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0899 was approved by consent.

  33. 26-0900 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Alexander Markovich to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0900 was approved by consent.

  34. 26-0901 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Alicia Bruce Trujillo to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0901 was approved by consent.

  35. 26-0902 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Jada Suzanne Dixon to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0902 was approved by consent.

  36. 26-0903 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Joshua Caraballo to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0903 was approved by consent.

  37. 26-0904 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Liz Gardner to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0904 was approved by consent.

  38. 26-0905 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Marissa Hollingsworth to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0905 was approved by consent.

  39. 26-0906 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Rachel Garcia to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0906 was approved by consent.

  40. 26-0907 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Such Charles to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0907 was approved by consent.

  41. 26-0908 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Tran Nguyen-Wills to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA) for a term from 9-01-2026 date through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0908 was approved by consent.

  42. 26-0909 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (DHA). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Fernando Sergio Ferrufino to the Denver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (DHA) for a term from 7-20-2026 through 7-20-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0909 was approved by consent.

  43. 26-0910 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (DHA). Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Melinda Pollack to the Denver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (DHA) for a term from 7-20-2026 through 7-20-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0910 was approved by consent.

  44. 26-0911 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Latino Commission (DLC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jose Aguilar to the Denver Latino Commission (DLC) for a term from 7-17-2026 through 7-17-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0911 was approved by consent.

  45. 26-0912 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Sun Valley General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Erin Clark to the Sun Valley General Improvement District for a term from 1-01-2025 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0912 was approved by consent.