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Lafayette joins in lawsuit against state to protect local authority, not oppose affordable housing, mayor says

1 month ago | denvergazette.com | Andrea Grajeda

May 24—Lafayette has joined in a lawsuit against Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis in what officials call an effort to secure the city's local authority — and not, the mayor says, to prevent new affordable housing units. This week, Lafayette announced it would be joining the court fight alongside Aurora, Arvada, Glendale, Greenwood Village and Westminster, alleging home-rule violation and land-use management overreach.
Lafayette joins in lawsuit against state to protect local authority, not oppose affordable housing, mayor says

1 month ago | dailycamera.com | Andrea Grajeda

Lafayette has joined in a lawsuit against Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis in what officials call an effort to secure the city’s local authority — and not, the mayor says, to prevent new affordable housing units. This week, Lafayette announced it was joining the court fight alongside Aurora, Arvada, Glendale, Greenwood Village and Westminster, alleging home-rule violations and land-use code management overreach.
Louisville to allow accessory dwelling units, aim to make them equitable in size

1 month ago | dailycamera.com | Andrea Grajeda

Louisville will now allow new accessory dwelling units — sometimes known as “granny flats” or “mother-in-law apartments” — with the City Council aiming to make sure the size of the housing units are more equitable in size for larger and smaller homes. An ADU is an attached or detached housing unit located on the same lot as the primary home, and it can be rented out. ADUs provide a place for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Public shows up in Lafayette to oppose proposed annexation

1 month ago | dailycamera.com | Andrea Grajeda

The Lafayette City Council approved the next step for bringing the property at the northwest and southwest corner of 119th Street and Baseline Road into the city boundaries, but the council faced a flood of comments from the public opposing the annexation. Instead, many advocated to preserve the property as open space. Gateway Lafayette is a potential development on a roughly 78-acre property at the northwest and southwest corners of 119th and Baseline.
Lafayette sues Colorado, Gov. Polis, citing home rule violations

1 month ago | dailycamera.com | Andrea Grajeda

Lafayette has joined other Front Range municipalities in a lawsuit against Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis to secure the city’s home rule authority and land use code management. Lafayette has joined Aurora, Arvada, Glendale, Greenwood Village and Westminster in the lawsuit, according to a Monday news release. The news release says that House Bills 23-1255, 24-1304 and 24-1313 violate the city’s home rule authority by overreaching and telling home rule municipalities how to manage their land use.
Erie residents elected to Mountain View Fire Rescue board

1 month ago | dailycamera.com | Andrea Grajeda

The Mountain View Fire Board of Directors will welcome two Erie residents to the board, according to unofficial 2025 election results. Tiffany Heisler and Mike Mrla, both from Erie, were elected to the board, according to unofficial results. The ballot issue for collective bargaining for firefighters was also passed. According to Heisler’s biography on the Mountain View Fire website, she will prioritize fiscal responsibility while ensuring the first responders can still do their work.
Boulder High, Fairview look to the future during graduation

1 month ago | dailycamera.com | Andrea Grajeda

Over 800 seniors from Boulder High School and Fairview High School reflected on the highs and lows, the good days and the bad days, and their past as high school students and their futures during graduation commencement ceremonies on Sunday. Sunday morning saw 476 seniors of the 2025 class of Boulder High School walk across the stage at the CU Events Center, 950 Regent Drive, in their purple caps and gowns and start the next chapter of their lives.
Longmont police notes: Multiple trespasses, hit and run accident

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Grajeda

LONGMONTSaturday• 6:55 a.m. Police took a report of a criminal trespass in the 100 block of Emery Street. • 8:29 a.m. Police gave a warning for trespassing in the 1000 block of South Hover Street. • 2:33 p.m. Officers reported on a hit and run accident at the intersection of Francis Street and 11th Avenue. • 4:25 p.m. Police took report of a robbery in the 2500 block of Third Avenue Place. • 7:53 p.m. Officers took report of an injury accident in the intersection of 17th Avenue and Collyer Street.
Longmont police notes: Multiple trespasses, hit and run accident

1 month ago | timescall.com | Andrea Grajeda

LONGMONTSaturday• 6:55 a.m. Police took a report of a criminal trespass in the 100 block of Emery Street. • 8:29 a.m. Police gave a warning for trespassing in the 1000 block of South Hover Street. • 2:33 p.m. Officers reported on a hit and run accident at the intersection of Francis Street and 11th Avenue. • 4:25 p.m. Police took report of a robbery in the 2500 block of Third Avenue Place. • 7:53 p.m. Officers took report of an injury accident in the intersection of 17th Avenue and Collyer Street.
Erie sets course for zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

1 month ago | dailycamera.com | Andrea Grajeda

Erie officials approved a roadmap Tuesday to electrify many town-owned facilities, with the goal to have zero greenhouse gas emissions from municipal use by 2030. The Erie City Council unanimously approved the Beneficial Electrification Plan during its Tuesday meeting.