Urge the Mayor and Your Council Person to
Ensure Adequate Election Funding
League of Women Voters of Denver has sent the following letter to the Mayor with copies to the City Council and Clerk and Recorder's Office. We are asking you to follow-up with your Council Person and the Mayor (see contact information below) by October 9, when the City Council will hold a budget proposal workshop to make recommendations to the mayor. Additionally, the Clerk and Recorder's Office launched an online petition if you'd like to add your name to the list of supporters.
The Honorable Mike Johnston
Mayor of Denver
City and County Building
1437 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80202
CC: Members of the Denver City Council, Clerk & Recorder
Re: Ensuring Adequate Funding for Elections in Denver
Dear Mayor Johnston,
The mission of the League of Women Voters is to make sure every eligible voter in Denver can cast a ballot freely, securely, and with full and equitable access to the voting process.
Well-funded elections are essential to protect the integrity of our democracy. Adequate resources mean shorter lines at polling places, timely ballot processing, and multiple secure options for voters to return their ballots. Without these investments, barriers will arise that diminish voter confidence and participation. We are deeply concerned that any cuts to the elections budget could jeopardize these protections and place unnecessary burdens on voters.
We urge clear communication about how election operations will be supported in the upcoming budget. It is vital that your administration work closely with the Clerk & Recorder’s Office to ensure Denver’s elections have the staffing, technology, and infrastructure required to meet the needs of a growing and diverse electorate. When city leadership is aligned in its commitment to fair and well-resourced elections, voters can be confident that their voices will be heard and their votes will be counted.
We respectfully request that election operations be prioritized as the City’s budget is finalized. A clear commitment of resources will demonstrate to the public that Denver is serious about protecting democratic participation.
Thank you for your leadership and for your attention to this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
Lisa Haddox and Mariam Bouricius
Co-Chairs, Voter Service
League of Women Voters of Denver
TAKE ACTION NOW!
Contact the Mayor
720-865-9000 or web contact form
Contact Your Council Person
Urge them to increase election funding in the 2026 City Budget.
District 1: Amanda P. Sandoval - 720-337-7701 or district1@denvergov.org
District 2: Kevin Flynn - 720-337-2222 or kevin.flynn@denvergov.org
District 3: Jamie Torres - (720)337-3333 or District3@denvergov.org
District 4: Diana Romero Campbell, (720) 337- 4444 or district4@denvergov.org
District 5: Amanda Sawyer, 720-337-5555 or DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org
District 6: Paul Kashmann, 720-337-6666 or paul.kashmann@denvergov.org
District 7: Flor Alvidrez, (720) 337-7777 or district7@denvergov.org
District 8: Shontel M. Lewis, 720-337-8888 or District8@denvergov.org
District 9: Darrell Watson, 720) 337-7709 or district9@denvergov.org
District 10: Chris Hinds, 720-337-7710 or district10@denvergov.org
District 11: Stacie Gilmore, 720-337-7711 or stacie.gilmore@denvergov.org
At-Large: Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, 720-337-7712 or G-Gutierrez.atlarge@denvergov.org
At-Large: Sarah Parady, 720-337-7713 or ParadyAtLarge@denvergov.org
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