Remarks by Chris Hinds
14 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Proclamation 26-1272, recognizing International Overdose Grief Day. Whereas Overdose Grief Day, formerly known as Overdose Awareness Day, is recognized around the world as an occasion to acknowledge those who have experienced an overdose, as well as loved ones who have been affected and... Whereas, each year, a record number of deaths are being reported, driven predominantly by the use of fentanyl, methamphetamine, in combination with other drugs, and an unregulated drug supply. And...”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. I want to talk about two things. First, some numbers. Not every council member is okay with numbers at the dais, but I'm going to give it a try. And second, about reputation. numbers. The 563 Denverites we lost last year weren't lost evenly. March and May each saw 63 drug-related deaths, the highest monthly totals the city has ever recorded. That's two people a day for two months straight. And Denver is moving against the national trend. Overdose deaths fell across the country in 2025, but in Colorado they rose. Preliminary data shows more than 1,813 statewide, up…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you madam president We in Denver's perfect ten have town halls every month and this Thursday We are going to have our next town hall between 7 and 8 o'clock 830 p.m., yes, an evening town hall at Sakura Square, so that's 1947 Lawrence. So if you want to participate in learning more about what's going on in District 10 in our center city and in our legislation and want to share some thoughts or input, please feel free to attend our town hall. One other item that I just want to share is not every day do we get... elected officials or former elected officials here in our audience. We…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. I have a few announcements that are all items that are on consent, and I'm happy that they stay. They remain on consent, so I'll just talk about them here in announcements. First, at the top of the order is the Betchert Concert Hall. That's the biggest bond project in Vibrant Diver Bond, and there's funding from a previous bond as well. And so One of the items that's on consent is to allow for naming rights for the Betcher Concert Hall. So I'm very excited that that is here. We happen to be in District 10 here, and the Betcher is also in Council District 10. So I'm…”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“The Denver City Council honors and acknowledges that the land on which we reside is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho peoples. We also recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations that are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado. We honor elders past, present, and future, and those who have stewarded this land throughout generations. We also recognize that government, academic, and cultural institutions were founded upon and continue to enact exclusions and erasures of Indigenous peoples. May this acknowledgement demonstrate a commitment to…”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. I have, I believe, four times so far this year talked about Vision Zero. And the last time I talked about it, I warned that this is the Colorado Department of Transportation says this is the most dangerous time of the year for pedestrians. And this is one of the statistics that we want a low score, but we continue to move up towards a high score. As of August 10th, there have been 41 traffic deaths, as in 41 Vision Zero statistics. That's not even including those who sustained serious injuries. 41 traffic deaths in Denver so far in 2026. And And I agree,…”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Yes, Madam President. I move that Council Resolution 26-1116 be adopted.”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Madam President, it was already seconded, but it's been moved to the top.”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Yes, Madam President. I move that the resolutions be adopted and bills on final consideration be placed upon final consideration and do pass in a block for the following items. 26-1091, 26-1089, 26-1090, 26-1063, 26-1079, 26-1080, 26-1081, 26-1082, 26-1083, 26-1101, 26-1084, 26-1086, 26-1064 26-1065 26-1075 26-1076 26-1077 26-1078 26-0992 26-1041 26-1042 26-1043 26-1040 26-1048, 26-1055, 26-1044, 26-1045.”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic of which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“The Denver City Council honors and acknowledges that the land on which we reside is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho peoples. We also recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations that are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado. We honor elders past, present, and future, and those who have stewarded this land throughout generations. we also recognize that government, academic, and cultural institutions were founded upon and continue to enact exclusions and erasures of indigenous peoples. May this acknowledgement demonstrate, sorry, I'm…”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“I move that the resolution be adopted in a block for the following item, 26-1143.”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“Whereas, as an at-large member, Councilmember Paradis served every resident of District 10 alongside its district representative, whoever that is.”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“Her insistence that Denver's laws, budgets, and institutions account for those the city was not designed for, whether by circumstance, income, or ability, she reflected a conviction that government works best when it is shaped by lived experience, a conviction her colleagues will carry forward in her absence, and...”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026