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Denver City Council

The Denver City Council is the legislative branch of the City and County of Denver, Colorado. The council, composed of thirteen members, serves to make laws, approve the budget, and manage the land use in the city. Eleven members are elected from districts and two are elected at large. Serving four-year terms, these council members are instrumental in shaping and guiding Denver's growth by creating policies and regulations that directly influence life within the city.