Denver’s Tipped Wage Delay | Denver News

Denver’s restaurant industry is growing frustrated as Councilman Darrell Watson, who promised a tipped wage reform six months ago, remains silent—no proposal has surfaced despite mounting pressure. The city’s high minimum wage and complex tip credit system are squeezing businesses, prompting industry insiders to suggest solutions like a middle-tier wage or reverting to the state’s lower baseline with guaranteed pay. While some non-wage recommendations like outdoor dining flexibility are moving forward, the wage debate stalls amid political hesitation and backlash from last year’s heated state-level fight. With reelection looming, Watson’s team says they’re “listening,” but restaurateurs say they’re still waiting for real action.

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