Denver City Council Selects New Leadership

Denver City Council Selects New Leadership

Published on July 15, 2024

DENVER - The Denver City Council has elected Councilwoman Amanda P. Sandoval, who represents Council District 1, as the new council president on Monday. Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell of Council District 4 was elected president pro tempore.

"I am deeply honored to have been elected president of the Denver City Council," Sandoval said. "Alongside my colleagues, who are dedicated, intelligent, and compassionate public servants, I am confident we will meet the challenge of crafting innovative solutions to address the numerous issues facing Denver residents. I want to express my gratitude to my family, mentors, friends, and everyone who believed in me along the way. I love Denver with every fiber of my being and am excited for the year ahead."

Council President Amanda P. Sandoval

The City Council president is responsible for presiding over meetings, ensuring orderly conduct, and maintaining . They manage the legislative agenda, refer matters to appropriate committees, and serve as a key representative of the Council in interactions with other governmental bodies and the public. Additionally, the president has wide discretion in waiving certain procedural rules to facilitate the efficient functioning of the Council. The president pro tem acts in the absence of the president, upon the president's inability to act, or upon the request of the president. In these instances, the president pro tem presides and has all of the powers and authority of the president.

The new president pro tem, Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell said, "'I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this council and Denver residents in this new way. I look forward to working alongside President Sandoval and my colleagues to build on the city that we all love. I want to particularly thank my colleagues for their trust and support."

Sandoval replaces Councilwoman Jamie Torres of Council District 3 as president. Torres served two, one-year terms. who was elected to the position in 2022 and 2023.

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Note to Editor: Brief profiles and headshots of Council President Amanda P. Sandoval and President Pro Tem Romero Campbell are available at the links below.

City Council President Amanda P. Sandoval Bio

Amanda P. Sandoval Official Photo

President Pro Tem Diana Romero Campbell Bio

Diana Romero Campbell Official Photo

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