Remarks by Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
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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 31, 2026
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“such as naloxone, fentanyl testing strips, syringe pipe access programs, and drug checking, and, whereas, Overdose Grief Day provides an opportunity for people to publicly mourn for loved ones, some for the very first time, without the feelings of guilt or shame. Now, therefore, be it proclaimed by the Denver City Council, Section 1, that the Denver City Council proclaim August 31st as Denver Overdose Grief Day. 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…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“I move that Proclamation 26-1272 be adopted.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. I do want to thank the community partners and advocates who took the lead on this proclamation. And more than that, I want to recognize the unwavering love and dedication that you all have shown to folks who do use drugs in our community. In the face of overwhelming stigma and misunderstanding, you all show up time and time again to educate and guide us into an honest view of the drug addiction crisis. I want to also recognize there were some other council members who joined us on this proclamation that aren't in the chambers with us right now. Councilman Cashman,…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“I wanted to highlight a few of the known principles that this day focuses on as we consider what actions our city can and must undertake. First, overdose can and must be prevented. We have known solutions to prevent overdose, but we lack the political will to put them into action. One such example that this body has shown broad support of in the past is the use of overdose prevention centers. OPCs are a solution that will truly reduce public drug use, reduce public overdose deaths, and increase public safety. These are proven strategies. These are issues that we hear about consistently from…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you, Council President. I'd like to invite up Lisa Rayville from the Harm Reduction Action Center.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“I move that the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of Council Resolution 261273. It has been moved and seconded.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“I move that Council Bill 26-1190 be ordered published.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“So I move that Council Bill 26-1190 be postponed to a date certain of Monday, September 14th, the next regular council meeting.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. I just wanted to, you know, I sent an email to my colleagues explaining the request for postponement. My office met with some of the employees that would be impacted by this change. And we also have a meeting set up with OHR as well so that we can continue to make sure that we're, you know, threading the needle as tight as possible here. and understanding the concerns on all ends. And so we just need a little bit of time to be able to round that out. So I ask for your support for this postponement. Thank you.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“I move that the resolutions and proclamations be adopted and bills on final consideration be placed upon final consideration and do pass in a block for the following items. Series of 26, 1271, 1273, 1189. 1184 1171 1191 1194 1268 1183 0830 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1067 1068 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1173 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1168 1161 1162 1228 1147 1163 1175.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you. Council Member Gonzales Gutierrez. Thank you, Council President. So Councilwoman Torres brought up the Dragon Boat Festival. If you would like to see your at-large councilmember rowing in a boat in the reenactment, I will be there. At 9.45 a.m., I think the ceremonies begin, and they started doing this last year and doing the reenactment in the story. And so I'll get to be joining them again on Sloan's Lake. My other announcement is between Councilman Watson, Councilman Cashman and myself and of course the mayor's office. Last Friday was the kickoff of the opening of the…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“It has been moved and seconded. I'm sorry, Madam President. I have a quick question. My understanding is this is not seat B because we're operating under the original rules.”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“Whereas Councilmember Paradis stood unapologetically in her values, continuously questioned the status quo, and acted boldly with policy and with persistence. She shed light on many needs and issues for the people of Denver, not only by creating a longer table where everyone could participate, but also by showing up as a caring neighbor first and foremost. She cared for so many. Councilmember Paradis is a thoughtful, meticulous, and courageous leader. Inspiring others to act with intention, integrity, and attention to detail. She has made our council body better by showing us how to be…”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“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 Honorable Sarah Parity.”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam President. Council Member Paradis, Sarah, my other council member at large, we'd always call each other the others. I've had the opportunity to work alongside you since 2019. And I remember like it was yesterday. I think you had maybe just had had your daughter Right, Imogen? I was a baby legislator at the state capitol, and my mentor in the House, Janet Buckner, asked if I wanted to join her and some other senators on a little bill called Equal Pay for Equal Work. That was a bill that the Colorado Women's Bar Association was one of the main coalition members of. In walks…”
City Council · Aug 5, 2026