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DRCOG board reappoints two representatives to Front Range Passenger Rail District board

Denver Regional Council of Governments Board of Directors · January 8, 2026

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Summary

At its Jan. 7 meeting the Denver Regional Council of Governments board approved reappointment of Chris Nevitt and Deborah Mulvey to the Front Range Passenger Rail District board; Mulvey recused from the vote. The nominating committee cited continuity and experience.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments board on Jan. 7 reappointed two incumbent representatives to the Front Range Passenger Rail District board after the nominating committee recommended continuity for the regional seat.

Jacob Reager, DRCOG director of transportation planning and operations, told the board the appointments concern two of the four seats DRCOG fills under Senate Bill 238, and that terms are staggered so two seats are appointed every two years. The nominating committee recommended reappointing Chris Nevitt of the City and County of Denver and Deborah Mulvey of Castle Pines.

Director Davis spoke in support of the slate, citing a desire for consistency in DRCOG’s representation on the passenger rail board. Director Ward asked for the names of other applicants; Reager said six people applied, listing Rachel Zenzinger (Jefferson County commissioner), Robert Reishert (Littleton), Nicholas Williams (City and County of Denver), Commissioner Levy, plus the two incumbents and one other applicant.

Director Condo moved to finalize the two incumbents as the region’s representatives; Judy Kern seconded. Director Mulvey stated she would recuse and abstain. Chair Jeff Baker called for the voice vote and the motion carried. The chair congratulated the appointees and closed the item.

Why it matters: DRCOG’s appointed representatives sit on a regional board shaping passenger-rail planning across the Front Range. Reappointing incumbents maintains continuity in an early stage of Front Range rail governance while keeping other applicants engaged through the process.

What’s next: The reappointments were finalized at the board meeting; DRCOG staff will record the official appointments with the Front Range Passenger Rail District per statutory procedures.