Policy Database
Local Policy
Denver,
Colorado
Creating a city food commission that is responsible for creating requirements to distribute taxes and funds to certain non-profits
Denver, Colo., Code of Ordinances, ch. 2, art. VIII, div. 6
Last Visited 5/7/26
Policy Summary
This law creates a Denver food commission that is responsible for creating requirements to distribute taxes and funds to non-profits that support the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative. (See also ยง 53-27(j) regarding that initiative and requiring that revenues from these increased taxes shall be collected and spent before December 31, 2029).
State
Colorado
Jurisdiction Name
Denver
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Legal Strategies
- Creates a fund and enables access to a funding stream
- Requires something and sets standards
Food System Topics
- Food Access
- Nutrition
- Policymaking Process
