1 Spring 2024 Community Update Newsletter

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NEWS FROM CITY HALL L Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR LEH Spring is just around the corner. As we look ahead to warmer weather, rebirth in our Open Space and parks, fun community events and programs, and the return of even more of our Marshall Fire survivors, we're looking ahead to Louisville's future. I couldn't be more excited about the opportunities we have this year for all of us to help shape our small town's future. The fall 2023 elections gave our residents the unprecedented democratic opportunity to select a mayor and five other Councilmembers to represent them. Based on the recently revised work plan, Council will be focusing on a host of important issues, including economic vitality, land use code reform, affordable housing, Open Space, and fire hardening and other emergency preparedness measures. We are once again at full strength following our recent appointment of Tim Bierman to the vacant Ward 1 seat. In a Special Election this November, Ward 1 residents will elect a candidate to represent them until the next regular Council election in 2025. This year will also give our entire community options to share your thoughts, both about how we're doing now as well as your vision for the next decade or more: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Mayor Chris Leh Caleb Dickinson (Mayor Pro Tem) Tim Bierman Deborah Fahey Judi Kern ► First, this spring and again later this year, residents will have multiple opportunities to engage in the process of updating our city's Comprehensive Plan. The Comp Plan outlines the collective vision, values, and goals which will guide us in the years to come. We are revising it for the first time in a decade. ► Second, for the first time since 2020, we'll be circulating a citywide resident survey. The Council and I are eager to get your feedback about city services and programs, quality of life, city priorities, and more. ► Third, we are partnering with other Boulder County municipalities to conduct an analysis concerning a potential regional minimum wage. We'll be looking to hear from our Louisville businesses and all those who work, live, and shop in our community. You'll hear more about each of these opportunities soon. In the meantime, I hope you'll join me in appreciating how beautiful Louisville is in the springtime. There's the gorgeous sunset over a rejuvenated Davidson Mesa, the budding of trees, and the blooming of flowers throughout the city. With spring also comes the return of so many of our community's exciting programs and events: Our Open Space Stargazers and Plein Air Painting series, StoryWalk®, the Family Fishing Frenzy, plant and bird walks, and so much more. I look forward to all of these and hope you will, too! Leh©LouisvilleCO.gov 303.668.3916 CDickinson@LouisvilleCO.gov 303.495.8219 TBierman©LouisvilleCO.gov DFahey©LouisvilleCO.gov JKern@LouisvilleCO.gov Dietrich Hoefner DHoefner©LouisvilleCO.gov Barbara Hamlington BHamlington@LouisvilleCO.gov 720.320.5539 720.724.5684 720.419.5030 720.693.1705 The City Council generally holds regular meetings the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, 749 Main Street, at 6 PM. Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/Calendar for details. To find your ward, visit LouisvilleCO.gov/WardMap or call 303.335.4536. TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL DISPONIBLE Para leer esta publicacion en espanol, visite LouisvilleCO.gov/CommunityUpdate o Ilame al 303.335.4814 para recibir una copia impresa. To read this publication in Spanish, visit LouisvilleCO.gov/CommunityUpdate or call 303.335.4528 to receive a printed copy. !i A L I I Page 2 • Spring 2024