City Council, July 20, 2026
Approves Loretto Heights Theater renovation construction contract (26-0977), 12-0
What happened
The Denver City Council meeting of July 20, 2026 was primarily organizational, electing Councilwoman Diana Romero-Campbell as Council President (12-0) and Councilwoman Serena Gonzalez-Gutierrez as Council President Pro Tem (12-0).
- Jurisdiction
- Denver, CO
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 12-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 7
Election of Council President Romero-Campbell
Councilwoman Diana Romero-Campbell elected as Denver City Council President for the 2026-2027 term. Nominated by Council President Sandoval; motion made by Council Member Gonzalez-Gutierrez. 12 votes for Romero-Campbell.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Denver City Council meeting of July 20, 2026 was primarily organizational, electing Councilwoman Diana Romero-Campbell as Council President (12-0) and Councilwoman Serena Gonzalez-Gutierrez as Council President Pro Tem (12-0).
Key Decisions (7)
Election of Council President Romero-Campbell
Election of Council President Pro Tem Gonzalez-Gutierrez
Xcel/Public Service Company franchise and energy agreements introduced
Jack's Seafood House concession at DEN Concourse C (26-0949)
Charter amendment on budget process referred to ballot (26-0864)
Entertainment/cabaret license code amendments postponed (26-0921)
Loretto Heights Theater renovation construction contract (26-0977)
Development Activity (2)
Loretto Heights Theater renovation
Infrastructure
Jack's Seafood House concession, DEN Concourse C
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Xcel/Public Service Company franchise renewal (20-year term) heading to November…
Infrastructure
Xcel committed roughly half a million dollars in beautification and…
Commercial Demand
Proposed nightlife entertainment license permitting operation until 4 a.m. (liquor…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: 12 councilmembers and 3 staff members.
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