Civic Results

10/20/2026

Check out Heidi Schoenenberger Williams's, President of Civic Results and Executive Director of Metro Mayors Caucus, most recent blog post "Housing Affordability: It's Time to Move from Conversation to Action."

Stay up to date with the latest news and regional initiatives from Civic Results and the Metro Mayors Caucus (MMC).

10/20/2026

Join Civic Results on November 12 for Session Two of our six-part housing series as we bring together local leaders, planners, housing partners, and industry experts for the next phase of our Future Housing Coalition work! Collaborative action is key, because solving Colorado’s housing challenges will take more than one policy, one organization, or one level of government—it will take all of us.

Event Details:
-Date: November 12, 2026
-Time: 8:00–11:00 a.m.
-Location: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Offices
-Breakfast Provided

Register Today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEghEyDRwdwFWYNS2X3WJpqFkt16gGV35rMer9ZQAOH7_ByA/viewform

During this interactive session, we will roll out the first three phases of the Future Housing Coalition Toolkit, which focuses on practical tools for communities to help turn housing policy into actual homes.

Most importantly, this won’t just be a presentation! We want participants at the table sharing what is working, identifying local challenges, and helping us continue to shape tools that communities can actually use.

10/19/2026

There's still time to share your perspective to help build a more complete picture of Colorado’s leadership ecosystem and inform future investments, programs, and leadership development opportunities.

Take 10-15 minutes to add your voice by Nov. 18:
https://lnkd.in/gBU-s7YF

What does leadership look like across Colorado, and what do communities need to support current and future leaders?

The Boettcher Foundation and the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity are conducting the 2026 State of Leadership Statewide Survey to hear directly from Coloradans about their leadership experiences and needs.

Your perspective can help build a more complete picture of Colorado’s leadership ecosystem and inform future investments, programs, and leadership development opportunities.

Take 10-15 minutes to add your voice by Nov. 18: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/civicresultsstatewidesol

10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Metro Mayors Caucus, powered by Civic Results, October Social Hour at T-ZERO Lounge at the St Julien Hotel & Spa.

It was a fantastic evening connecting with local leaders to relax, network, and strengthen relationships across our Denver metro communities.

A special thank you to our Mayor Aaron Brockett and our city host, City of Boulder Colorado Government, for welcoming us!

We also extend our sincere gratitude to David Juarez with Niagara Water for providing the funding and generous support that helped make this gathering possible. We are so appreciative of your continued partnership in supporting our region’s local leadership!

Niagara Cares

10/16/2026

Civic Results hosted Data Centers: What Local Leaders Need to Know yesterday at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce! Our morning was packed with engaging discussions and actionable insights as local leaders, energy and water experts, and policy professionals gathered to explore the economic, infrastructure, and community impacts of data centers across Colorado.

Thank you to all of our incredible session speakers, moderators, and facilitators for leading such meaningful presentations and discussions:

-Welcome & Opening Remarks from Kasia Iwaniczko MacLeod (Board Chair; Civic Results)

-Setting the Scene from Heidi Schoenenberger Williams (President & CEO; Civic Results, Executive Director; Metro Mayors Caucus)

-Beyond the Servers: The Economic Impact of Data Centers with insights from Raymond H. Gonzales (President; Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation VP; Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Board Director; Civic Results), Shaun Brog (Senior Economist & Director of Economic Competitiveness; Metro Denver EDC, and Daniel Ryley (VP of Economic Development; Metro Denver EDC).

-The Data Center Equation: Growth, Infrastructure & Community Impact panel moderated by Heidi Williams, featuring Greg Fisher (Manager of Demand Planning; Denver Water), Marshall Brown (General Manager; Aurora Water (Colorado)), Andrew Holder (Community Relations Director; Xcel Energy), and Rob Osborn (Director of Business Development; CORE Electric Cooperative).

-From Proposal to Policy: What Local Leaders Need to Know moderated by Carolynne White (Shareholder; Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, Board Director; Civic Results), with Mike King (Director; Adamantine Energy), Peter Padilla (Mayor Pro Tem; City of Brighton, Colorado Government), and Sandra Hagen Solin (Founder/CEO; Capitol Solutions).

-Where Do We Go From Here? Building a Responsible Data Center Strategy for Colorado and interactive Audience Q&A led by moderator Bob Murphy (Former Mayor; City of Lakewood, Colorado, Board Director; Civic Results) alongside Joshua Laipply (Senior Multi-Market Director & VP Strategy & Advisory Services; AtkinsRéalis).

A huge thank you to the Denver Metro Chamber for hosting us and to all the local leaders who joined us to help build a sustainable, responsible path forward for Colorado!

10/14/2026

The 2026–27 Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA), powered by Civic Results, completed another incredible session!

MLA Day 3 focused entirely on Communications. Our cohort gathered at the Aurora Municipal Center for an engaging day exploring media strategies, crisis management, and leadership dynamics.

Thank you to all our session speakers, hosts, and partners for leading such meaningful presentations and interactive exercises:

-Communications & Leadership insights, and Crisis Comms training led by Melissa Gallegos (Communications Director & CIO; City of Lone Tree Government)

-Interactive Camera Work and Mock Press Conferences led by Melissa Gallegos, Nicole Lamson, Gary Kleiner, and Lauren Lang

-An insightful Media Panel with Denver Metro Media Professionals: John Aguilar (Reporter; The Denver Post), Courtney Fromm News (Reporter; FOX31 KDVR.com), Tony Kovaleski (Retired Investigative Reporter; Kovaleski Strategic Insights), and Ross Kaminsky (Host; KOA Colorado)

-A powerful presentation on Leadership in Crisis by Clint Folsom (Former Mayor of Town of Superior, Colorado - Government)

-Ethics in Local Government: Building Trust & Accountability presented by Sam Light (Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel; CIRSA)

-Navigating Challenges: Managing Outliers and Divisive Councils presented by Tami Tanoue (Executive Director; CIRSA)

-State and Local Affairs insights from Sean Walsh (Owner; Sean Walsh Consulting)

A huge thank you to the City of Aurora Colorado for hosting us, and to everyone who joined us to wrap up the day with a social hour at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse!

A special thank you to our Day 3 Sponsor, Sean Walsh Consulting and our 2026 Visionary Sponsor CIRSA (Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency) for helping make this program possible! We are so grateful to do this work in partnership with the Colorado Municipal League.

10/13/2026

Civic Results President & CEO and Metro Mayors Caucus Executive Director Heidi Schoenenberger Williams Williams kicked attended the Colorado Nonprofit Association’s Executive Leadership Retreat in Florissant, bringing back great ideas for our organization!

10/09/2026

On Wednesday, the Metro Mayors Caucus, powered by Civic Results, held our October Full Caucus Meeting at Norgren Hall in the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance focusing on Regional Public Safety!

Highlights included presentations and discussions on:
-Zoo Public Safety by Cristal Torres DeHerrera – President & CEO, DZCA, and Troy Grahn – Security Manager, DZCA
-Comments from Representative U.S. Rep Brittany Pettersen; 7th District of Colorado.
-ALPRs: Conversation with the Chiefs featuring Chief Todd Chamberlain – Aurora Chief of Police, and Dr. Terrence Gordon – Principal, Consensus Solutions & Retired Thornton Chief of Police
-Collaborative approaches to Street Racing led by Dr. Terrence Gordon – Principal, Consensus Solutions & Retired Thornton Chief of Police

A huge thank you to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance for hosting our morning and offering fantastic optional zoo tours for our attendees!

10/06/2026

Civic Results President & CEO and Metro Mayors Caucus Executive Director Heidi Schoenenberger Williams attended the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation's Leadership Exchange (LEX) Program this year, held September 17–19 in Nashville, TN. This program is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas with peers, explore best practices in other growing cities, and bring valuable insights back to our community.

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce