Scenes from Inauguration Day: Hancock, City Council, and Clerk Are Sworn In
Denver officials were sworn into office on Monday, including Mayor Michael Hancock, who is beginning his third term, as well as five new City Councilmembers and a new clerk and recorder.
Members of Denver's City Council stand on the steps of the City and County Building during the inauguration ceremony. Left to Right: Paul Kashmann, Amanda Sawyer, Kendra Black, Jamie Torres, Kevin Flynn, and Amanda Sandoval. Photo by Sarah Boyum
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Sign up today!
On a scorching morning in Denver, city officials gathered at the steps of the City and County building on Monday as Denver’s new (and returning) leaders were sworn into office. After historic elections this spring, five new city councilmembers—three of whom defeated incumbents—took office, and former City Councilman Paul López was sworn in as clerk. Mayor Michael Hancock, who won reelection in an intense runoff against challenger Jamie Giellis, took the oath of office for his third and final term before delivering ceremonial remarks. Here’s what the day looked like in photos.
Mayor Michael Hancock is sworn into office for his third term on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Former City Councilman Paul López, who narrowly won the race for Denver City and County Clerk, is sworn into office on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Members of City Council sit on the steps of the City and County Building during the inauguration ceremony. Left to Right: Paul Kashmann, Amanda Sawyer, Kendra Black, Jamie Torres, Kevin Flynn, and Amanda Sandoval. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Mayor Michael Hancock speaks at the inauguration ceremony, where he was sworn in for his third and final term. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Mayor Michael Hancock is sworn into office for his third term on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Former City Councilman Paul López, who narrowly won the race for Denver City and County Clerk, is sworn into office on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
1 / 4
Amanda Sawyer on the steps of the City Council Building during the inauguration ceremony on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Kalyn Rose Heffernan, the local activist and musician who ran for mayor, holds a sign at the inauguration on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Mayor Michael Hancock speaks at the inauguration ceremony on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Candi CdeBaca (District 9) signs the oath of office on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Chris Hinds (District 10), Robin Kniech (At Large), and Debbie Ortega (At Large) are sworn into office on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Amanda Sawyer on the steps of the City Council Building during the inauguration ceremony on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
Kalyn Rose Heffernan, the local activist and musician who ran for mayor, holds a sign at the inauguration on July 15, 2019. Photo by Sarah Boyum
