Denver Initiative 309

Denver Initiative 309

Slaughterhouses Prohibited

  • September 10, 2024: This initiative will appear on Denver’s November ballot as Initiative 309.
  • Summer 2024: Proponents are gathering signatures needed for this initiative to appear on Denver’s November ballot.

Proposed Ballot title:
Shall the voters of the City and County of Denver adopt an ordinance prohibiting slaughterhouses, and, in connection, beginning January 1, 2026, prohibiting the construction, maintenance, or use of slaughterhouses within the City; and requiring the City to prioritize residents whose employment is affected by the ordinance in workforce training or employment assistance programs.