Broomfield Kicks Off Pride Month Celebration With Raising of Inclusivity Flag
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – On Thursday morning, Broomfield officials kicked off the city’s month-long Pride celebration at city hall. City leaders held a brief ceremony before raising an inclusivity flag. “It’s a celebration of freedom to pursue a happy life according to one’s own terms, embracing our diversity, and in an affirming way, actually saves lives,”…
City Leaders Remain Opposed to Colorado Land Use Bill Even After Amendments
Proposed amendment would create ‘housing-forward community’ exemption. Even as lawmakers work to modify a sweeping bill concerning land use in the state to assuage concerns about its reach, city leaders remain opposed to the legislation’s premise. Senate Bill 23-213, championed by Gov. Jared Polis as a major legislative priority, is a multifaceted proposal to reform…
Broomfield Mayor on Senate Bill 213
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Broomfield Mayor Gives State of the City Address at Annual Chamber Meeting
Broomfield Mayor Guyleen Castriotta presents her state of the city address during the Thursday, Feb. 2 Broomfield Area Chamber annual meeting at Roots. With this continuing growth, Castriotta highlighted some of the city’s main focuses from the past year that will continue into 2023, such as income-aligned housing, economic vitality, sustainability, public health, and diversity,…
Broomfield Accepting Applications for New Board of Health
Broomfield is currently accepting applications for the first resident-led Board of Health. The city and county is encouraging residents with public health experience to apply for five seats currently available. “By Colorado statute, local public health agencies are required to have a Board of Health, whose responsibilities include approving the five-year public health improvement plan,…
Guyleen Castriotta
To personalize my journey, it’s important to know where I started. My journey began in Louisiana, and I struggled on many fronts; being the first one in my family to go to college and fighting to become my authentic self. I knew I was different, that I thought differently than those around me, and that…
Opinion: Colorado Won’t Reduce Its Hazardous Ozone Levels Voluntarily
The evidence is clear: It’s going to take laws and rules to make Front Range air safe to breathe again Ozone pollution is a serious health hazard that is easily overlooked because you can’t smell it, see it, or taste it. However, ground-level ozone pollution is very real, and we experience hazardous levels far too…
Broomfield Solar Co-Op
Have you ever considered going solar? Solar energy is already at work for the City and County of Broomfield, offsetting on average 20% of the grid energy used at nine CCOB buildings. Going solar is a way to save money and support a more sustainable Broomfield. CCOB teamed up with Solar United Neighbors to bring you…
Broomfield City Council Approves Property Tax Refund Pilot Program
Broomfield City Council approved Tuesday a new pilot program that will provide partial property tax rebates to residents ages 65 and older, people with disabilities and eligible veterans. The Broomfield Partial Property Tax Refund Pilot Program, which is set to run in the 2023 and 2024 tax years, will provide an average of $600 reimbursement…
Guyleen Castriotta Appointed to State Board of Health
Broomfield’s mayor will advise Colorado public health officials on the administration of policies. Broomfield Mayor Guyleen Castriotta has been appointed to the State Board of Health, Gov. Jared Polis’ office announced Monday. The board advises the executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment “on all matters relating to public health and…