Remarks by Jamie Torres
25 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Thanks so much. Last Friday was an event that we'd been long planning with GDPHE, and that was our food summit. So a lot of our council members and aides were present. at tables to discuss with the organizations who directly provide food distribution and staff food pantries in our districts to find out what's working well, what's preventing them from doing work to their full potential and how can the city be a better partner. It was an incredible afternoon and I've already heard back from a lot of those providers. They loved being able to sit with council members and aides and talk about this…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“And whereas the firefighters of Station Whereas the firefighters of Station 23 have consistently embodied the mission of the Denver Fire Department through their dedication to service, courage in the face of adversity, and professionalism under the most demanding circumstances. And whereas the 75th Anniversary Open House United Residents former firefighters, community leaders, and families in celebrating the rich history of Station 23, honoring those who have faithfully served and acknowledging the firehouse's enduring impact on the neighborhoods it has protected for generations. And whereas…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Happy 75th birthday. What an incredible milestone and just really honored to be asked to co-sponsor this proclamation. Thank you, Ty, for working with us to get us to this point as well. And, you know, for the first, my first term We had Station 20 in District 3, and that was it. We've added District 6, but Station 23 is such a core part of who responds to calls in need in Westwood. Marlee, Barnum, Barnum West, and I just thank you all for the role that you play there. And it can't be easy with a fire station on Federal Boulevard. It's got to be really tough getting where you need to go and…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. Proclamation 26-1193, a proclamation regarding proposed changes to federal historic preservation regulations. Whereas for nearly 60 years, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has required federal agencies to identify historic places, weigh the effects of their projects, and consult with state and local governments, tribes, and the public before moving forward, not to stop projects, but to give those who know a place best a voice in what happens to it. And whereas, the City and County of Denver is a certified local government under this framework,…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“I move that Proclamation 26-1193 be adopted.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you so much. I appreciate my colleagues' support in this proclamation and just want to thank my constituent who brought it to my attention, Historic Denver. I want to thank John Deffenbaugh and Jay. Thank you so much for your partnership in this, Jay Olmsted, and your partnership in preparing this proclamation and our landmark Thank you all so much for flagging this, being involved, and trying to influence where we can. I want to just share a couple quotes I mentioned this during committee and I'll repeat it here. The Colorado Sun did a great profile of this proposal, these changes,…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you so much. I'd love for our friends at Historic Denver to come on up to the podium, John and Jay.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you. Council Member Torres. Thank you so much. Sloan's Lake is where District 3 and District 1 meet, and they'll be hosting Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. That'll be on Saturday from 10 to 7 and Sunday from 10 to 5. The race, though, because a lot of people come out to cheer their favorite team on, starts at 8 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, so looking forward to that. And then if folks want to help support Denver Animal Shelter, They are holding a Melodies of Gratitude concert at Denver Library Central Branch this coming Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. It is a ticketed event, $40 per person,…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“And whereas Vibes in the Park has grown beyond an event into a platform for connection and opportunity. drawing hundreds of residents and visitors from across Colorado while creating meaningful opportunities for local artists, musicians, food vendors, small businesses, entrepreneurs, creatives, and...”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Whereas, through intentional partnerships with community organizations, local government, public safety agencies, neighborhood leaders, and volunteers, Vibes in the Park has continually evolved to ensure community celebration is paired with safety, responsibility, and stewardship of Denver's public parks.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Whereas, Vibes in the Park has reshaped how Denver gathers by bringing neighbors, families, and friends together while celebrating culture through music, dance, art, fashion, food, and tradition, leaving a lasting impact on communities throughout the City and County of Denver.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Whereas the dedication of its founders, committee members, sponsors, volunteers, performers, vendors, community partners, and attendees reflects the spirit of service, innovation, resilience, and pride that enriches the City and County of Denver and represents what can be achieved when a community comes together with vision and purpose.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“And Section 2, that the clerk and recorder of the City and County of Denver shall affix the seal of the City and County of Denver to this proclamation and that a copy be transmitted to the co-founders of Vibes in the Park in recognition of its continued service and enduring commitment to the people of Denver.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you. Council Member Taurus. Thank you so much. I echo all of that. That was praise duly laid upon your feet. And I just really think you've done a really beautiful thing here. I think when I... Anthropology is my background, and we talk a lot about how do you create community? What are the dynamics that actually do that? And it is creating memories, it's creating associations between tastes and a moment, sounds, music, and a moment, and it becoming fixed in people's minds. And they always take you back to, you remember when we last heard this song? It was in Sunken Gardens Park,…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. Councilmember Torres. Thank you so much. Two things. I want to give a shout out to Museo de las Americas. This week they're celebrating their 35th anniversary. They are a premier Latino cultural community and history museum, and they're right here on Santa Fe Drive in Council District 3. Just huge collaborations. to Claudia and her team there. Fun fact, they were my summer internship when I was in college. So like 30 years ago, they gave me this incredible opportunity to know more about my community, my history, through the lens and the way that they are able to activate creativity…”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Council Member Torres. Thank you so much, Madam President. One, I just want to give a shout out to my Westwood community for putting on another Saigon Azteca Festival. It is just such an amazing event. And I want to thank Councilwoman Serena Gonzalez-Cutilleras as well for helping sponsor that event. My office, CASR, Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency, as well as the Office of Children's Affairs. It is through these partnerships that this event is even possible. And it is one of the things that is keeping Westwood alive and reflecting its culture and directly from community. So I…”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Council Member Torres. Thank you so much. Theresa, can you hear me?”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Can you let me know how this is exceeding five years on the contract? Is it a particular fiscal rule that allows it to go beyond five years?”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Okay. Vic, do you have any background on this?”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“I thought contracts had to go back out for competitiveness beyond five years. Someone's coming up to the dais. Yes. Can you introduce yourself?”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Rob, can you explain that? Sure. Mayor's Executive Order 8. Oh, and sorry, can you speak into the mic a little bit? Sure.”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Do you know which particular section of Executive Order 8? Because this has been... Memorandum 8B. Is that the continuity of service? That's one there's multiple justifications that an agency can use that's one of them, okay I'll just say this is the second time that that's been exercised in the past week and So I just it doesn't have to be like you could have extended it two years to get to the five years But we're adding five years”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Interesting. I just get worried that we're circumventing some of the process that just allows for competitiveness, which would surprise me if this is the only vendor out in kind of the community that can do this. and why this is the only one. So this was just raised last week with Denver Health, why we were creating a contract without a competitive bid process. So I'll just raise my concern about that. If we continue to lean on Executive Order 8 without doing bids when we needed to, I think that's a problem. Thank you. Thank you.”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“Whereas, without knowing much about who Sarah Parity was before she joined City Council, it was a joy to get to know who Councilmember Sarah Parity is as a legislator, leader, and partner. She took seriously the trust that the public placed in her and championed policy that pushed the envelope, forced people to think critically about government, and never stopped being a champion of the people.”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. Thank you. Council Member Torres. Thank you, Madam President. Councilwoman Paradis, it's not hard to do this job and take things personally. And it's hard not to compartmentalize people, particularly after the experiences or disagreements we might have with them. And I never saw you throw someone away, push them into a known corner, And it takes such an advanced ability to see that long-term vision and not just short-term wins. You are a force and you are strong and you are vulnerable and those are—you're just human. And I think you— Being able to demonstrate that…”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026