More Funding for City Employment Videos
City Council meeting · Monday, October 5 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should Denver add $250,000 to its contract with Sunny Side Up Solutions LLC for employment and other ongoing video projects?
Who notices: City employees and people considering jobs with Denver could notice these videos citywide.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
How the council voted
Passed9–3 October 5, 2026
9 Yes · 3 No · 1 Didn't vote
- Amanda SandovalNorthwest Denver · D1Voted yes
- 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 no
- Darrell WatsonNorth-central Denver · D9Voted yes
- Chris HindsCentral Denver · D10Voted yes
- Stacie GilmoreFar Northeast Denver · D11Voted no
- Serena Gonzales-GutierrezCitywide (at-large)Voted no
- 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 video projects
Keeping the same video contractor could help city staff continue projects without handing unfinished work to a new company.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Residents who rely on city services
Committing more money to videos could leave less funding available for other city needs, depending on the funding source.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
What changes for you
The contract would total $650,000 and extend two years, through August 14, 2028.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1303Official status: AdoptedUpdated by the City Oct 6, 2026
Read the official record
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sunny Side Up Solutions LLC for to enable continued collaboration on the successful launch of #EmployeeTV, #SeeYourselfTV, #SeeYourselfHere employment brand videos, and all ongoing video projects in accordance with mayoral and OHR priorities and goals, citywide. Amends a contract with Sunny Side Up Solutions LLC to add $250,000.00 for a new total of $650,000.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 8-14-2028 to enable continued collaboration on the successful launch of #EmployeeTV, #SeeYourselfTV, #SeeYourselfHere employment brand videos, and all ongoing video projects in accordance with mayoral and OHR priorities and goals, citywide (CSAHR-202369573/CSAHR-202686062-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-26-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-2026.