Official page of Denver City Council District 5, serving east central Denver's Neighborhoods
Welcome to the official page of Councilwoman Sawyer, serving as the District 5 Councilmember in Denver. This page is dedicated to keeping you informed about the work I'm doing to represent and advocate for the residents of District 5. As your Councilwoman, my primary focus is to address the concerns and needs of our diverse community. I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment w
06/04/2026
DOTI is inviting residents to leave their mark on the city through a new Sidewalk Stamp Contest, an opportunity to design a stamp that will be embedded in sidewalks across Denver for years to come. The winning design will become a lasting feature of the city’s public spaces and receive a $1,000 prize. Community members can apply by July 31 at bit.ly/stamp_contest or bit.ly/concurso_de_estampados. Find more information at denvergov.org/sidewalks.
Election season is almost here! Primary ballots will be mailed starting June 8, and 24-hour ballot drop boxes will open the same day.
Be sure to make a plan to vote:
📬 June 22: Last day to mail your ballot
🗳️ June 30: Election Day — ballots must be received by 7 p.m.
Your vote matters!
06/03/2026
Wishing Councilwoman Sarah Parady all the best in what comes next. Thank you for your service and for your contributions to Denver City Council!
Denver City Council member Sarah Parady announces resignation due to health challenges She will formally resign on Aug. 5, within 90 days of the regularly scheduled municipal election, to keep the city from needing to hold a special election, she said.
06/02/2026
Chainsaw Mama is hard at work transforming the elm tree trunk at Montclair Park Playground into a work of art!
06/02/2026
Honored to present a proclamation last night to Dr. John Raabe and Raabe Family Dentistry, Colorado’s longest continually operating dental practice. For 120 years and three generations, they have provided exceptional care while also bringing dental services to underserved communities across Central America, Africa, and Asia.
06/01/2026
Happy Pride Month, District 5! Celebrating love, authenticity, resilience, and the freedom to be yourself 🏳️🌈
05/29/2026
Washington Virginia Vale residents: You're invited to join a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 PM to learn more about the next phase of Denver’s wastewater and stormwater improvement project along E. Mississippi Ave. The project team will share construction timelines, expected impacts, and answer questions from the community.
Join here: https://bit.ly/tennoneida
05/28/2026
This week Denver City Council sent its budget priorities for 2027 to Mayor Mike Johnston that were identified during the Council's annual budget session held on May 14, 2026. Our goals focus on protecting essential services, investing in safer neighborhoods, supporting working families, and building a stronger, more resilient Denver.
Goals for the 2027 budget include:
• Increase community safety
• Empower communities
• Address Denver’s housing needs
• Support workers & businesses
• Prioritize climate response
• Improve Denver’s infrastructure
• Build healthy communities
• Restore basic city services
Stay tuned for the District 5 priorities coming soon!
We’re thrilled renovations are finally underway at the Ben Bezoff Park basketball court! Approved by voters in 2017 as part of the Elevate Denver Bond, this project has been long-awaited by Park Forest residents and is expected to be completed by the end of this summer.
05/26/2026
A huge congratulations to the George Washington High School class of 2026 💚🤍