Victory for Strong Library Strong Denver

The Strong Library Strong Denver campaign declared victory today for Referred Question 2i, which will provide an additional $32+ million in dedicated funding for Denver Public Library. This was an effort that was years in the making and is a big win for the library system and our community.

Thank you, Denver voters!

Read a letter from Friends Foundation Executive Director Jeff Riley and City Librarian Michelle Jeske.

Stand Up for Denver Public Library

The Denver Public Library Foundation strives to share the community impact and need for continued investment in the Denver Public Library system. Love the library? Here's how you can take action.

Contact your City Councilmember to share your story of how the library has impacted your life. This type of advocacy sheds light on the continued relevancy of and need for our libraries.


Don’t know who your city council representative is? Find out here.

SAMPLE EMAIL TO YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

Dear Council(MAN/WOMAN) LAST NAME,

Thank you for your continued support of Denver Public Library. As the most-visited cultural attraction in Denver and a welcome space for people to explore and connect, Denver Public Library allows visitors to build shared values, knowledge, experiences, and beliefs, so our communities and people can thrive.

The library is important to me, because [INSERT PERSONAL MESSAGE].

Once again, I appreciate your support for Denver Public Library and your overall leadership and commitment to the City and County of Denver.

Sincerely,

NAME
STREET ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER 
EMAIL

City Council Contacts

Contact NameContact Information
MAYOR'S OFFICEContact the Mayor's Office
DENVER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERContact the Finance Office
DISTRICT 2 - COUNCIL MEMBER KEVIN FLYNNkevin.flynn@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 3 - COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE TORRESjamie.torres@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 4 - COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRA BLACKkendra.black@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 5 - COUNCIL MEMBER AMANDA SAWYERDenverCouncil5@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 6 - COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL KASHMANNpaul.kashmann@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 7 - COUNCIL MEMBER JOLON CLARKjolon.clark@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 8 - COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS HERNDONchristopher.herndon@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 9 - COUNCIL MEMBER CANDI CDEBACAdistrict9@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 10 - COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS HINDSdistrict10@denvergov.org
DISTRICT 11 - COUNCIL MEMBER STACIE GILMOREstacie.gilmore@denvergov.org
AT LARGE - COUNCIL MEMBER ROBIN KNIECHkniechatlarge@denvergov.org
AT LARGE - COUNCIL MEMBER DEBBIE ORTEGAortegaatlarge@denvergov.org

Congressional Contacts

Contact NameContact Information
SENATOR MICHAEL BENNETContact the Senator
SENATOR JOHN HICKENLOOPERContact the Senator
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT #1 - Representative Diana DeGetteContact the Representative

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