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Speaker urges Denver to expand 'My Denver Card' statewide and to serve more youth
Denver (Consolidated County and City) City Council · March 2, 2026
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Summary
Vernon Jones Jr. told council that local youth programs have helped some young people and urged support for House Bill 1055 to pilot a statewide 'youth opportunity card,' arguing current city program reach falls short of the needs of roughly 90,000 children in Denver.
Vernon Jones Jr. asked the Denver City Council on March 2 to consider expanding the My Denver Card model statewide through support for House Bill 1055 and to scale up city efforts for youth employment and after‑school programs.
Jones praised the…
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