Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson will leave her post on Nov. 2 of this year.
"After six years as City Attorney, Kristin believed it was time to explore new opportunities and give her successor a chance to make her mark," said the mayor's spokesperson Michael Strott.
Bronson has served in the role since 2016, leading the city through the COVID-19 crisis and a five-year high of settlements with people suing the city for police misconduct and excessive force.
She was an appointee of Mayor Michael Hancock.
"Kristin has not only been the quintessential City Attorney during her time in the position, she's also been an invaluable member of my administration and a trusted advisor on so many issues that have impacted the people of Denver," said Hancock in a statement. "She was always someone I could count on to give honest counsel no matter the situation, and for that I couldn't be more grateful that she came on board as the city's chief legal officer. Even through the unprecedented times of the past few years, Kristin has been a steady hand at the City Attorney's Office, and our city is positioned well for the future because she answered the call to serve."
Bronson expressed gratitude in the announcement.
"While this is a bittersweet moment, I'm excited for what's ahead and know that the city remains in good hands with this phenomenal team of lawyers," she noted. "I couldn't be prouder of what the City Attorney's Office has achieved over these last six years, and I'm confident they will continue to do the great work that our residents rely on."
This is the latest of several high-profile Hancock appointees to step down. Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen announced his retirement at the end of August, and he's going to retire on October 15. Other positions that have seen turnover in Hancock's third term include the heads of the Department of Safety and Denver International Airport.
Hancock has nominated Deputy City Attorney Kerry Tipper to take charge. Tipper is also currently the representative for Colorado's House District 28.
This story is developing and may be updated.
