Consider Joining Denver League's Observer Corps

An observer corps is one way to exercise our right to know. As LWVUS states, "They help ensure that citizens (residents) are aware of the decisions that impact their lives and they promote government transparency and accountability.”

An observer attends governmental meetings, takes notes of what happens at the meeting, and reports back to the League. It can be as easy as joining a meeting on-line!  Observers do not “act” on issues in these meetings. Observers do not provide commentary or testimony on issues.

Before serving as an LWV-Denver Observer, we will provide training so you are clear about the expectations as to what information we would be hoping to learn from your attendance. Training would also include the legal basis or jurisdiction of the office/agency being observed and their functions and/or services they provide. We would also update you on the state or local meetings access laws/regulations as well as state or local League policy positions related to that office/agency.  For example, our housing policy position states in part, "Support of measures to ensure adequate and affordable housing for residents of all incomes."

Because many governmental decisions are made at the committee level, we plan to start our observers attending Denver City Council committee meetings or other government committee meetings.

Sound like something that would interest you? Please reach out!