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City Council - Aug 05, 2026 - Special Meeting

City CouncilCity and County of DenverAugust 5, 2026

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Denver Council Bids Farewell to Parady, Declares At-Large Seat Vacant

The Denver City Council convened a special meeting to formalize the departure of one of its most prolific legislators. In back-to-back unanimous votes, members declared the at-large Seat B vacant and honored Councilwoman Sarah Parafdy with an emotional proclamation celebrating three years of progressive policymaking on housing, labor and homelessness.

  • Council formally declares at-large Seat B vacant, triggering appointment process

  • All 12 members pay tribute to Parady's record: 20-plus bills, 30 budget amendments, parking-minimum repeal and ADU expansion

  • Colleagues praise Parady's collaborative style, legal expertise and willingness to step away for health

  • Departing councilwoman urges public to see council work as relational and team-driven

The Denver City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-1143, formally declaring a vacancy in the at-large council member Seat B following Councilwoman Sarah Parady's departure for health reasons. The vote was 12-0.

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