Denver Water seeks new members for Citizens Advisory Committee

DENVER — Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 — Denver Water’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is seeking new members to fill openings on the 10-member group. The volunteer committee advises the utility on a range of issues while also encouraging and coordinating public participation in the agency’s policy development and planning initiatives.

The appointment is for a three-year term. The CAC meets on the third Thursday of each month, 5-6:30 p.m. Meetings are primarily virtual but may be held in person at Denver Water, 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80204. Meeting dates and times are subject to change.

The openings are for:

Two Denver citizen representatives: To qualify, the applicant must 1) reside in the City and County of Denver 2) be a U.S. citizen, 3) have lived in Colorado for five or more years and 4) have the ability and willingness to connect with constituents from the group they represent on the CAC.

Two West Slope representatives: To qualify, an applicant must (1) be a resident of either Summit, Eagle, Mesa, Delta, Montrose or Garfield County, (2) have been a Colorado resident for at least five years (3) be a U.S. citizen and (4) have the ability and willingness to connect with constituents from the group they represent on the CAC.

A public interest group representative: To qualify, the applicant must 1) reside in Denver Water’s combined service area (i.e., be a Denver Water or distributor customer), 2) be a U.S. citizen, 3) have lived in Colorado for five or more years and 4) have the ability and willingness to connect with constituents from the group they represent on the CAC.

The committee works to maintain a balance of thought, background, skills and experience and encourages everyone who meets the above qualifications to apply. Representatives cannot be employed by Denver Water during their term.

Applications are due Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.

For questions, please contact:
Ashley Denault, Denver Water staff liaison to the CAC at 303-634-3429 or by email.

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