Consulting for City Employee Benefits
City Council meeting · Monday, September 28 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should Denver hire West Series of Lockton Companies, LLC to advise on city employee health insurance and other benefits?
Who notices: City employees across Denver and family members covered by their benefits could notice the results.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
How the council voted
Passed11–0 September 28, 2026
11 Yes · 0 No · 2 Didn't vote
- Amanda SandovalNorthwest Denver · D1Didn't vote
- Kevin FlynnSouthwest Denver · D2Voted yes
- Jamie TorresWest Denver · D3Voted yes
- Diana Romero CampbellSoutheast Denver · D4Voted yes
- Amanda SawyerEast Denver · D5Voted yes
- Paul KashmannSouth-central Denver · D6Voted yes
- Flor AlvidrezSouth Denver · D7Voted yes
- Shontel LewisNortheast Denver · D8Voted yes
- Darrell WatsonNorth-central Denver · D9Voted yes
- Chris HindsCentral Denver · D10Voted yes
- Stacie GilmoreFar Northeast Denver · D11Voted yes
- Serena Gonzales-GutierrezCitywide (at-large)Voted yes
- Sarah ParadyCitywide (at-large)Didn't vote
Official roll call from the City of Denver's voting record.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
City staff managing employee benefits
City benefits staff could gain specialized help comparing insurance options before making recommendations.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
The official record doesn't give enough detail to explain this responsibly.
Over the years
City employees using health benefits
Over time, employees could see different coverage choices or out-of-pocket costs if Denver uses the advice to change its benefits.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
What changes for you
The city would have a $1,125,000 consulting contract ending December 31, 2031.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1327Official status: AdoptedUpdated by the City Sep 29, 2026
Read the official record
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and West Series of Lockton Companies, LLC to provide consulting services for the city’s medical insurance plans and other employee benefits. Approves a contract with West Series of Lockton Companies, LLC for $1,125,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2031 to provide consulting services for the city’s medical insurance plans and other employee benefits, citywide (CSAHR-202685358). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-19-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-2026.