Dennis Gallagher
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| Occupation | Denver Auditor |
|---|---|
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Introduction | Dennis was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1970. He served two terms, followed by 20 years in the State Senate for 16 of those years he served on the Colorado State Legislative Audit Committee. In 1982, he sponsored the ‘Gallagher Amendment”. This amendment stabilized the residential property share of the statewide property tax base. He served two terms on the Denver City Council before being elected City Auditor in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. In May 2008, the Association of Government Accountants of Denver gave Dennis the Community Leadership Award for his work in establishing an independent audit committee at the city and asking for the highest in ethical standards. |