• Introducing the Colorado Health Insurance Option
  February 25, 2020
• Sam Mamet Good Governance Award
  February 11, 2020

  In 2019, CML announced the creation of the Sam Mamet Good Governance Award in honor of retired CML Executive Director Sam Mamet.

   
• CML welcomes new Executive Board members
  January 28, 2020
  The Colorado Municipal League is excited to Welcome Colorado Springs City Attorney Wynetta Massey and Woodland Park City Manager Darrin Tangeman to the CML Executive Board.
• Millions available in rural broadband grant funding
  January 14, 2020
• Cortez City Council votes to name courtroom after police chief
  December 31, 2019

  The municipal courtroom at Cortez City Hall has a new name: the “Roy Lane Courtroom,” in honor of the retiring police chief of 38 years.

• CML Board Approves Policy Committee Recommendations
  December 17, 2019
  CML’s Policy Committee met on Friday, Dec. 6 to consider several recommendations from staff on known or expected legislation. 
• CML accepting applications for board vacancies
  December 3, 2019

  Letters of application are being accepted to fill positions on the Colorado Municipal League (CML) Executive Board in both the medium and largest municipality categories. 

• Fall municipal election results
  November 19, 2019

  On Nov. 5, voters in nearly 80 cities and towns across Colorado voted on a combined total of more than 100 municipal tax issues and other questions. 

   

• Census 2020: It's important, it's easy, it's safe
  November 5, 2019
  The Census 2020 count will begin in five months, and preparations are in full swing:
• Colorado Municipal League releases fall municipal election preview
  October 22, 2019
  On Nov. 5, electors in nearly 80 cities and towns across Colorado will have their say on a combined total of more than 100 municipal tax issues and other questions, in addition to the many decisions they will make regarding state, county, and district concerns. 
• Employer increases, new benefit proposed for fire and police pensions
  October 9, 2019
  On Monday, Oct. 21, the Colorado General Assembly's interim Pension Reform Commission will consider draft legislation approved for drafting at its last meeting. If approved by the commission, the legislation would be introduced as a committee bill in the upcoming legislative session.
• Municipalities Tackling Traffic Congestion with "Smart" Technologies
  September 24, 2019
  Centennial, Lone Tree, and Greenwood Village are collaborating on a pilot project along South Yosemite Street from Lincoln to Belleview Avenues, known as Project Mercury, to gather data on prevailing traffic patterns to see where improvements can be made. 
• What You Need to Know about the Recent FCC Cable Order
  September 10, 2019
  On Aug. 1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3–2 to approve a report and order (bit.ly/2kkonNj) that will make dramatic changes to the way franchise fees are calculated under cable franchise agreements granted by local governments. The degree to which your municipality will be affected by the new order depends on the details of your particular franchise.
• Governor Talks Policy with CML
  August 27, 2019
  Gov. Jared Polis and members of his staff visited CML on Aug. 15 to meet with CML's executive officers and members of CML staff.
• Affordable Housing Funding: New Dates, Locations, and Webpage for 2019 Statewide Outreach and Engagement
  July 30, 2019
  The Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing (DOH), Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), and Housing Colorado have added two new events to the series of outreach and engagement forums taking place across Colorado in 2019. 
• Family Leave Task Force Members Named
  July 16, 2019
  As enacted, SB 19-188, the Family Medical Leave and Insurance, requires the creation of a Family and Medical Leave Task Force made up of appointees of House and Senate leadership and Gov. Jared Polis. 
• 97th CML Annual Conference
  July 2, 2019
  Nearly 1,300 people, including close to 700 municipal officials, ascended to Breckenridge from June 18–21 to participate in the largest annual gathering of municipal officials in the state.
• FPPA Board Seeks Legislation for Employer Contribution Increase
  June 24, 2019

  In 2018, the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) Board of Directors voted to direct staff to prepare a legislative request for an increase in employer contributions by 4 percent. 
  

• 25 Outreach Meetings, Nearly 3,000 Miles
  June 8, 2019
  From May 6 through May 23, CML Executive Director Kevin Bommer had the distinct pleasure of crisscrossing this great state conducting a listening tour and outreach meetings.
• Immediate Attention: New Laws Affecting Municipalities
  June 8, 2019
  The First Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly adjourned sine die on May 3. CML would like to bring to the attention of our members several new laws that have an immediate impact on municipal interests. Short summaries of the bills are provided. Several bills await final action by Gov. Jared Polis and are not effective unless signed or become law without his signature.
• Finding Equitable Ways to Assess and Reform Fines and Fees
  April 25, 2019
  The National League of Cities (NLC) is assisting six member cities with assessing and reforming their use of local fines and fees and develop equitable collections strategies as part of the new Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE) technical assistance and grant initiative.
• Colorado Tourism Leadership Journey
  April 25, 2019
  The Colorado Tourism Leadership Journey aims at creating benefits not only for participants but for employers and the industry as a whole. 
• News from the State Demography Office
  April 25, 2019
  Updates to data tools and 2020 Census.

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