Six months after Denver councilman promised wage proposal, restaurant industry still waiting
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Denver's restaurant sector continues to await legislative action on tipped wage reforms promised by City Councilman Darrell Watson. Initially pledging to introduce revised minimum wage proposals for service workers within 30 days last February, the councilman has yet to deliver. The delay leaves hospitality businesses and employees uncertain about potential wage structure modifications, highlighting ongoing tensions between industry needs and municipal policy development timelines in Colorado's capital.
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Six months after Denver councilman promised wage proposal, restaurant industry still waiting
In February, Denver City Councilman Darrell Watson said he would propose a change to Denver’s tipped minimum wage structure within a month to help the struggling industry.
