Dennis Gallagher passed away at home April 22, 2022 at age 82. He was a well-respected leader for Denver and Colorado.

Dennis J. Gallagher taught speech, persuasion and media for 42 years, even while he was building up an impressive resume in government service. He was initially elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1970 where he served two terms before switching to the State Senate and serving 20 more years there. In 1982, he sponsored the “Gallagher Amendment” to the state constitution. This amendment stabilized the residential property share of the statewide property tax base. After leaving the legislature, Gallagher served two terms on the Denver City Council before being elected City Auditor in 2003 where he served until 2014.

He had such great stories and knowledge of the history of our Country, State and City. Gallagher’s World!

Dennis was a long-time supporter of INC and one year even made name tags for INC’s Annual Neighborhood Awards Dinner in his lovely calligraphy handwriting.

We also remember Dennis as a enthusiastic singer for many years in our choir of members and supporters at our awards dinner.  We will miss him