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CITY OF LOUISVILLE OMMUNITY UPDATE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 CITY COUNCIL A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR November approaching,we in Louisville,have an important obligation and Mayor Charles L. Sisk W ith honor with the upcoming national, state,and local elections.In the past,our 303.665.6889 community has responded with a very high voter turn out and I hope that this year we can siskc @ci.louisville.co.us surpass any of the previous elections.The democratic process is critical and should not be Ward I ignored by any person over the age of eighteen. I would even suggest for those not yet Dave Clabots eligible to vote that you can make a difference by educating yourselves and talking about the issues with your families and friends. 303.673.9116 Our votes count.We don't have to look any further than the last Presidential election or clabotd @ci.louisville.co.us for that matter, the election two years ago in Colorado's 7th Congressional District where the margin of victory was just over one hundred votes. I cannot encourage you enough to John Keany exercise your right to participate and your right to vote regardless of your political 303.665.4818 persuasion. I also challenge our citizens to have the highest voter turn out in Boulder County. keanyj @ci.louisville.co.us Issues in this election include FasTracks;the initiative to amend the Louisville Home Rule Ward II Charter,which is referred to as Ballot Issue 200;and the Louisville Fire Protection District Sheri Marcella question regarding the recall of specific members of that governing body's board.While 303.665.3276 these issues are independent,they will impact Louisville in a variety of ways. I want to clear up any misunderstanding about the Fire District and its relationship with marsels @ci.louisville.co.us the City of Louisville.The Louisville Fire Protection District is an autonomous board that Michele Van Pelt establishes its own mill levy on your tax assessment,collects its own taxes,and thereby 303.673.9235 establishes its own budget.While the Fire District encompasses all of Louisville,it also involves areas outside of our city limits.The City has no control over the Louisville Fire vanpelm @ci.louisville.co.us Protection District or the Louisville Volunteer Department.Because of that,the Home Rule Ward III Charter does not impact or apply to the Louisville Fire Protection District in its activities. Don Brown The initiative to amend the Home Rule Charter (Ballot Question 200) should be read very 303.673.0648 carefully to understand the total potential impact on our city. I would urge all of our citizens brownd @ci.louisvillle.co.us to read the entire proposed amendment and to make an informed decision based upon content and the subsequent effect. Arnold Levihn As your Mayor,I cannot thank you enough for the privilege of representing our City.We 303.665.2024 continue to move forward with many capital activities, but are mindful of maintaining and levihna @ci.louisville.co.us enhancing our current assets.I cannot emphasize enough the importance of sales tax dollars and I urge all residents to be mindful that the financial lifeblood of our City is sales tax City Manager Bill Simmons revenue. Please shop in Louisville when possible and encourage our friends living outside 303.335.4532 Louisville to shop here as well. simmonw @ci.louisville.co.us In closing I would like to wish Happy Thanksgiving to the citizens of this wonderful City. City Council Meetings JOIN MAYOR CHUCK SISK FOR A TOWN MEETING are held the first and third WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 — 9:00 PM 7:00 PM, City Hall, CITY HALL, 749 MAIN STREET 749 Main Street LIVE BROADCAST ON CABLE CHANNEL 8 Residents can participate in the meeting in three ways: attend the meeting in For further information person, email questions to townmeeting @ci.louisville.co.us, or phone in your about City actin ties and questions to 303.335.4536. Please include your name, address, and phone number to allow us to respond directly to you. You can call or email us your projects,please visit questions in advance of the meeting or during the meeting. www.cilouisville.co.us. All persons,points of view, and issues are welcome. If you have any questions,please call 303.335.4536.