Denver committee hears briefing on civic assemblies as a tool for shared decision‑making
Councilmembers heard an informational briefing on civic assemblies — randomly selected, demographically representative citizen panels — as a potential mechanism for making deliberative recommendations on issues such as housing. Presenters described selection mechanics, professional facilitation, a proposed living‑wage stipend and cautioned about scope and implementation details.
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Council President Amanda Sandoval opened the Budget & Policy Committee meeting where Councilwoman Chantal Lewis presented an informational briefing on civic assemblies, a deliberative process that assembles a demographically representative group of residents to learn about an issue and produce recommendations. "This is not an advisory body," Lewis said, stressing that assemblies should be treated as an equal power by decision makers.
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