Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer

08/12/2026

Wishing all the kids heading back to school a very happy first day! Whether you’re starting with DPS on August 24 or heading back a little earlier, I hope you have a wonderful school year ahead.

08/07/2026

Cherry Creek residents: As part of the Xcel Energy Leetsdale-Monroe-Elati Underground Transmission Line Replacement Project, a new road closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, August 10. E Ellsworth Avenue will close between S Monroe Street and S Garfield Street for construction activities expected to take approximately two weeks. The intersections at E Ellsworth Avenue/S Monroe Street and E Ellsworth Avenue/N Garfield Street will remain open.

Existing Temporary Closures (continuing through mid-August):
- E Virginia Avenue closed between S Ivy Street and S Jersey Street
- E 4th Avenue closed between Columbine Street and Detroit Street
- E 4th Avenue closed between St. Paul Street and Adams Street
- E Ellsworth Avenue closed between N Colorado Boulevard and S Ash Street
- S Albion Street closed between E 1st Avenue and E Bayaud Avenue

08/05/2026

The new ordinance on Neglected and Derelict Properties went into effect on August 1. To report a neglected property in your neighborhood, call 3-1-1, text "hello" to 439311 (HEY311), or visit 311 City Services to submit a request or report an issue online.

08/05/2026

Due to a delayed permitting process, excavation on the Tennessee-Oneida Project will not begin this week. No parking restrictions on E. Mississippi Ave. (east of the fenced area to S. Oneida) will not be enforced until the excavation permit is issued, though fencing, traffic closures, and detours will remain in place. Crews will continue monitoring the site, and some material deliveries may arrive for storage inside the fenced area. DOTI expects to provide another update soon.

Thank you for your patience!

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

While there is certainly a need for more park space downtown, I have repeatedly heard from District 5 residents that the tax dollars they pay are not coming back to them through investments in the parks we already have.

From safety concerns caused by e-scooters to the lack of restrooms, our existing parks need more funding and staffing. That's why I voted no on spending $3 million from the Parks Legacy Fund to acquire more park land before adequately investing in current parks.

08/04/2026

Neglected and derelict buildings can have impacts far beyond the property itself, affecting the neighbors, businesses, and communities around them. I’m proud of the work Denver City Council, CPD, and our partner agencies put into creating a more effective approach to address these challenges. This updated ordinance provides clearer expectations for property owners and helps ensure the city can better respond when properties remain unresolved.

08/03/2026

National Night Out is tomorrow!

Join neighbors, community members, and the Denver Police Department for an evening of food, fun, and connection. National Night Out helps strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement while promoting crime prevention awareness.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS TUESDAY! ⭐️💙

It’s almost that time again, friends – time for us to come together in food, fun and friendship. The goal of National Night Out is to strengthen our communities while heightening crime prevention awareness, and we hope you'll join us at one of our six events to do just that!

📍 District 1 – La Raza Park, 1501 W. 38th Ave | 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 District 2 – City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St | 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 District 3 – Cook Park, 7100 S. Cherry Creek South Dr | 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 District 4 – Community Ministries, 1755 S. Zuni St | 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 District 5 – Montbello Recreation Center, 15555 E. 53rd Ave | 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 District 6 – Skyline Park, 16th & Arapahoe St | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

08/03/2026

Hilltop and Cherry Creek residents: Xcel Energy’s Leetsdale-Monroe-Elati Underground Transmission Line Replacement Project will require temporary road closures beginning today, August 3, including sections of E Ellsworth Avenue and S Albion Street. Additional closures begin August 6 on E 4th Avenue between St. Paul Street and Adams Street.

Please plan ahead and follow posted detours while crews complete this important infrastructure work.

08/01/2026

Happy 150th birthday, Colorado! From our beautiful mountain views to our vibrant neighborhoods here in District 5, we're proud to call the Centennial State home. Here's to 150 years of history, community, and the next chapter in Colorado's story.