City Council

2025_AspenCityCouncil

Overview

The Aspen City Council provides leadership, stewardship, and service to the city. Through an open process, we work in partnership with the community to supply services meeting residents’ and guests’ day-to-day needs, preserve and enhance our community character, and further the Aspen Dream: the ideal of a community nourishing the mind, body, and spirit of our locals and guests.

City Council Members

Email the City Council

  • Rachael E. Richards, Mayor - 970-471-8329
    rachael.richards@aspen.gov
     Elected Mayor: March of 2025            
     Sworn in: April of 2025; Term ends April 2027
  • John Doyle, Mayor Pro Tem - 970-948-6251
    john.doyle@aspen.gov
     Elected to Council: April of 2025
     Sworn in: June 2021; Term ends April of 2029
  • Bill Guth - 970-300-2120
    bill.guth@aspen.gov
     Elected to Council: March of 2023
     Sworn in: April of 2023; Term ends: April of 2027
  • Sam Rose - 802-752-7026
    sam.rose@aspen.gov
     Elected to Council: March of 2023
     Sworn in: April of 2023; Term ends: April of 2027
  • Christine Benedetti - 206.349-5212
    christine.benedetti@aspen.gov
     Elected to Council: April of 2025            
     Sworn in: April of 2025; Term ends April of 2029

City Council Policy Agenda

The Council’s Policy Agenda serves as a guideline to regional, state, and federal policy leaders for reference when considering decisions impacting the City of Aspen.

City of Aspen Mission Statement

To engage with positive civil dialogue, provide the highest quality innovative, and efficient municipal services, steward the natural environment, and support a healthy and sustainable community for the benefit of future generations with respect for the work of our predecessors.

Council Meetings

Meetings are held in Council Chambers, on the 3rd floor of City Hall, 427 Rio Grande Place. Meetings are broadcast on CGTV, Channel 11, City of Aspen Facebook page, City of Aspen YouTube page, as well as Webcast live and archived.

Regular Meetings  

  • Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 5 pm unless otherwise indicated.

Work Sessions

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available before the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Special Meetings

Are held as needed and are published on the Long Range Calendar. 

The Mid-Range Council schedule (PDF) is updated weekly.

2026 Long Range City Council Calendar (PDF) provides a general overview of annual meeting dates.