Denver Publishes Annual Reports for Elevate, RISE Bond Programs Published on April 16, 2026 The Denver Department of Finance (DOF) today announced it has published 2025 annual reports for the Elevate and RISE Denver bond programs, where residents can review the overall status of each bond program, including project milestones, financial information, and achievements to date. Tagged as: , Finance
Denver Launches Vibrant Denver Bond Interactive Dashboard Published on April 06, 2026 The city today announced the launch of an online dashboard that allows Denverites to track the status of all Vibrant Denver bond projects. Users are able to access details of each project’s scope, schedule, and budget. As the bond program continues to advance, the city will also share opportunities for residents to provide input and feedback on specific projects. Tagged as: , Finance
Denver Issues $410 Million in First Tranche of Vibrant Bond Funds Published on March 05, 2026 Today, the Denver Department of Finance (DOF) has completed the initial sale of Vibrant Denver Bonds, which was approved by voters in November 2025 and by City Council in February 2026. This first tranche of $410 million, which closed today, will allow the city to fulfill its promise to voters of getting started on all bond projects in 2026. Tagged as: , Finance
Jonathan Norloff to Serve as Denver's New County Assessor Published on February 12, 2026 The City and County of Denver’s Department of Finance today announced the hiring of Jonathan Norloff as County Assessor. Norloff will begin his role on February 22, 2026. Tagged as: , Finance, News
All Three Major Ratings Agencies Assign ‘AAA’ Ratings to Vibrant Bonds Published on February 06, 2026 Ahead of the City and County of Denver’s first Vibrant Denver Bond debt issuance, the U.S.’s three primary bond ratings agencies have assigned AAA/Aaa/AAA ratings to the bonds—the highest achievable bond rating for government and corporate bond issuers. Tagged as: , Finance
Denver Transitions to Online Property Tax Statements Published on January 28, 2026 New in 2026, the City and County of Denver is moving property tax statements online to denvergov.org/property. This week, property owners began receiving postcards in the mail that contain instructions on how to access their annual property tax statement on the city’s website. Tagged as: , Finance
DOF Announces Sophia Hassman as New City Treasurer Published on January 08, 2026 The City and County of Denver’s Department of Finance today announced the hiring of Sophia Hassman as City Treasurer. Hassman will begin her role on February 2. Tagged as: , Finance
Mayor Johnston’s 2026 Budget Adopted Published on November 10, 2025 The City and County of Denver today finalized the 2026 budget, which responds to nationwide economic uncertainty by prioritizing core city services alongside a government that functions better and costs less. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Mayor Mike Johnston Accepts City Council’s Budget Amendments Published on November 07, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston today announced he will accept all of Denver City Council’s amendments to the 2026 budget. Tagged as: , Finance
Johnston Administration Moves Swiftly to Implement Vibrant Denver Bond Published on November 05, 2025 With a resounding victory at the polls on Tuesday, the Johnston Administration immediately jumped into action Wednesday to begin delivering on Vibrant Denver Bond commitments. Tagged as: , Finance