The federal government is getting all the headlines lately, but there's plenty of action at the local level — where you're much more likely to have an impact. Local elected officials make decisions on housing, transportation, growth and development, climate change, open space: all things that have real, tangible impacts on your daily life. (Not to mention the spending decisions they're making with your hard-earned money.)
Whether you've got hyper-specific opinions about the latest street project or just want to give some high-level feedback, here's how to contact your city and county leaders to make your voice heard.
Boulder City Council
Meets 6 p.m. Thursdays
1777 Broadway (study sessions are held virtually every other week)
Watch meetings online
Contact: bouldercolorado.gov/contact-city-council-and-staff
Boulder County Commissioners
Public hearing and votes are generally held Tuesday mornings
1325 Pearl St., Boulder
Meeting agendas and videos
Contact: [email protected]
Longmont City Council
Meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays
350 Kimbark St.
Meeting vides and agendas
Contact: bit.ly/ContactLongmontCC
Louisville City Council
Meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays
749 Main St.
Watch meetings online
Contact: bit.ly/LouisvillleCC
Lafayette City Council
Meets 5:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays
1290 S. Public Road
Watch meetings online
Contact: lafayetteco.gov/247/City-Council
Erie Town Council
Meets 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays
645 Holbrook St.
Agendas and meeting videos
Contact: erieco.gov/318/Town-Council
Superior Town Council
Meets 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays
124 E. Coal Creek Drive
Watch meetings online
Contact: bit.ly/SuperiorCouncilContact or call 303-499-3675
Nederland Board of Trustees
Meets 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; optional work sessions on second Tuesdays
45 West First St.
Watch meetings online
Contact: townofnederland.colorado.gov/contact-a-board-or-commission
Lyons Board of Trustees
Meets 7 p.m. first and third Mondays
432 Fifth Ave.
Contact: [email protected]
Looking for another way to stay up-to-date on local government action? Read Boulder Weekly’s Gov’t Watch column online or in print (almost) every week. boulderweekly.com/tag/govt-watch