Local Government

Broomfielders who conserve water could see a reduction in their utility bills under a new proposal to switch the city and county over to a tiered fee system for water usage.

Broomfield City Council is considering a slate of local gun laws that would provide additional restrictions on the sale and possession of firearms than what’s already mandated by the state and federal government. 

More than a dozen traffic boxes across Broomfield will get makeovers in October as part of the next phase of the traffic box wrap project, which brings normally-bland electricity boxes at intersections and traffic lights to life by wrapping them in designs created by local artists. 

Broomfield City Council will discuss enacting stricter gun laws in the city and county, including banning assault weapons and enacting a 10-day waiting period, at a study session Tuesday. 

Changes to Broomfield’s marijuana code include removing a 250-foot residential setback and eliminating the lottery system for new licenses.

Broomfield City Council voted to move forward with the Broomfield Town Square project Tuesday night amid considerable community support and despite some councilmembers raising doubts about the project’s sustainability. 

Broomfield City Council will hold back-to-back public hearings Tuesday on updating the city’s recreational marijuana rules and the Broomfield Town Square project.

Broomfield officials are looking for ways to improve traffic on city and county streets.

Clemens is slated to begin the position on Sept. 14

Demolition on sections of Flatiron Crossing shopping center is set to begin this fall, with developers looking to transform parking lots into a walkable community center with offices, stores, restaurants, homes and parks.