Denver’s city government offices, including the Mayor’s Office, City Council, Auditor’s Office, and most agencies, will be taking a breather on Monday, March 31, to commemorate César Chávez Day. The holiday, dedicated to remembering the legacy of the civil rights and labor movement icon, means a day off for many municipal workers, but essential services like Denver Health, emergency responders, and operations at Denver International Airport won’t skip a beat. According to the City and County of Denver, they’re all in for their regular shift.
For the average Denverite needing non-emergency services, the 3-1-1 info line won’t be at the ready, leaving residents to either brave the digital realm at denvergov.org or wait out the holiday. However, the city’s new chatbot, Sunny, will still be on hand or on screen to handle inquiries throughout the day. Just shoot a “Hi” to 439311, and you’ll get something resembling a conversation going. While physical doors at city offices are locked tight, Denverites can, at the very least, still swing their clubs at the city’s open golf facilities or explore digital destinations like Denver 8 TV, whose programming won’t miss a beat.
For the animal lovers, be aware that the Denver Animal Shelter is also taking a day off, but worry not, the night drop kennels are still accessible for any lost critters found during the holiday. And if trouble’s brewing and you need an Animal Protection Officer, 911 remains your point of call. Meanwhile, the Denver Motor Vehicle Title and Registration will be out of commission, pushing residents to their website for renewals or kiosk locations. Need a zoning permit or building inspection on the 31st? That’ll have to wait, too, though the online e-permits portal is just a few clicks away for the cyber-savvy…