Your Weekly Denver City Council Wrap-Up - August 28th, 2026

The Denver City Council held discussions during the week of August 27, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related initiatives. The Finance Committee forwarded proposed changes to the Denver Small Business Opportunity Program (DSBO) to the full council, aiming to expand the definition of disadvantaged businesses to include racial, ethnic, and gender prejudice, and to simplify the qualification process to improve equitable access to city contracts. Additionally, the Budget and Policy Committee reviewed a proposal to standardize transparency and oversight rules for several city funds, including the Denver Preschool Program and Prosperity Denver Fund, introducing a 1% administration fee to support city agencies managing these programs. The Health and Safety Committee provided an update on the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids program, a voter-approved initiative funded by sales tax to combat food insecurity, which has distributed over 48 million meals and $1 million in grants. The program is set to end in 2028 unless extended by a ballot referral. These discussions reflect ongoing efforts to enhance procurement equity, fiscal transparency, and social support programs in Denver.