Less than 24 hours after Denver Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his 2026 budget proposal to the city, Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López has called for the City Council to consider an amendment to the mayor’s spending plan that would increase funding for his office.

Johnston’s proposal for the coming year did not include the $4.5 million López has said is “necessary to run our elections in 2026,” and is asking councilmembers for help.

“Our ask is that an amendment be proposed and move forward through the process of $4.5 million to restore what we need to be able to continue to provide the services to voters all around the state, or not all around the state, but all around the state,” López told reporters on Tuesday.

He said the additional funding is intended to ensure voter access, noti

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