• CML May 19 Newsletter
  May 16, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • New legislation affecting municipalities
    
  • Save big by registering early for CML Annual Conference
  • Grants & funding opportunities for cities & towns
    
• CML May 5 Newsletter
  May 2, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • CML celebrates 100th anniversary
    
  • Constitutional questions for "private" social media use
  • EPA offers grants for wastewater infrastructure
    
• CML April 21 Newsletter
  April 18, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • CML's history of advocating for cities and towns
    
  • Spring municipal election results
  • Recent developments on ranked choice voting
• CML April 7 Newsletter
  April 4, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • Essential information about Senate Bill 213, Land Use
    
  • State makes fixes to housing recovery program
  • Legal Corner: Disenfranchising voters with statewide zoning
• CML March 24 Newsletter
  March 21, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • Spring municipal election preview
    
  • CML Executive Board application period opens soon
  • Rezoning by popular (local) opinion
• CML March 10 Newsletter
  March 7, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • A history of home rule
    
  • Register now for CML 2023 Annual Conference in Aurora
  • Nominate a municipal hero for the Sam Mamet Award
• CML February 24 Newsletter
  February 21, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • Gov. Polis speaks at CML Legislative Workshop
    
  • Grants available for municipal transit
  • FAMLI Program opt-out deadline extended
    
• CML February 10 Newsletter
  February 7, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • Legislative session off to a flying start
  • CML100th anniversary tour gets underway
  • 2023 Sam Mamet Awards open for applications
• CML January 27 Newsletter
  January 24, 2023
  In this issue: 
  

  • Inflation poses challenge for cities & towns
  • CML champions local zoning rights
  • How to utilize state funds to build affordable housing in your community
• CML January 13 Newsletter
  January 10, 2023
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • CML celebrates 100 years
  • New matching grant program for infrastructure projects
  • EPA defines Waters of the United States
• CML December 30 Newsletter
  December 29, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Louisville rebuilds first house after wildfire
  • State Supreme Court clarifies term limits
  • White House unveils plan to end homelessness
• CML December 16 Newsletter
  December 14, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Key issues for upcoming legislative session
  • CML to host webinars on psychedelics, crisis communications
  • What Proposition 122 means for local governments
    
• CML December 2 Newsletter
  November 30, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • FAMLI opens for early registration
  • A primer on plastic bag fees & bans
  • Webinar explains EV infrastructure funding
    
• CML November 18 Newsletter
  November 15, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Fall municipal elections
  • Statehouse interim committees 
  • Year-end housekeeping for municipalities
    
• CML November 4 Newsletter
  November 1, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Energy Code Board gets down to work
  • Waterwise planning
  • Municipalities optimistic about finances
    
• CML October 21 Newsletter
  October 18, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Fall municipal election preview
  • Colorado broadband roadmap
  • Marijuana industry thrives
    
• CML October 7 Newsletter
  October 4, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • CML takes position on ballot measures
  • Public Power Week
  • Municipal responsibility for tree maintenance
    
• CML September 23 Newsletter
  September 20, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Stimulus funds benefit small towns
  • Survey finds strong interest in infrastructure spending
  • Interstate commerce & municipal authority
    
• CML September 9 Newsletter
  September 6, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • CML webinar on kratom
  • Highway Tax Fund revenues rebound
  • Navigating municipal background checks
  • More
• CML August 26 Newsletter
  August 24, 2022

  In this issue we cover:

  • $1 billion available through Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program
  • Colorado receives $45.8 million for transportation projects
  • Bootcamp program teaches municipalities how to compete for grants
  • Research Corner: Local elections officials are worried about their safety
  • More
• CML August 12 Newsletter
  August 9, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Downtown Development Authority projects
  • CML Annual Seminar on Municipal Law
  • Supreme Court term preview
  • More
• CML July 29 Newsletter
  July 26, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Opioid settlement deadline
  • Limits on drug testing for public employees
  • State of the Cities 2022
  • More
• CML July 15 Newsletter
  July 15, 2022
  In this issue, we cover: 
  

  • Inflation 
    
  • Energy performance
  • Colorado water plan
  • More
• CML July 1 Newsletter
  July 1, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • CML Executive Board
  • Infrastructure resources
  • Mamet Award Recipients
  • More
• CML June 17 Newsletter
  June 17, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Securing funds for water
  • Clarifying legislation
  • Pandemic recovery grants
  • EPA loan
• CML June 3 Newsletter
  June 3, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • 2022 Best Places in Local Government award
  • Colorado is growing older
  • $4.5 million in EPA funds to advance environmental cleanups
  • More
    
• CML May 20 Newsletter
  May 20, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Legislative Session wrap-up
  • $18 million in affordable housing grants 
  • Colorado moves forward with zero-emission Clean Truck Strategy
  • More
• CML May 6 Newsletter
  May 6, 2022
  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Bills aim to provide money for municipalities to fight homelessness
  • Safety stop law
  • Colorado’s FAMLI program 
  • More
• CML April 22, 2022 Newsletter
  April 22, 2022

  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • American Rescue Plan dollars
  • Voters in cities and towns weigh in on sales taxes, marijuana, broadband 
  • Colorado is growing older
  • More
• CML April 8, 2022 Newsletter
  April 8, 2022

  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Affordable Housing Transformational Task Force legislation 
  • Update on deadlines for FAMLI program
  • Bipartisan bill to address fentanyl crisis introduced
  • More
• CML March 25, 2022 Newsletter
  March 25, 2022

  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • EPA awards grant to CSU to protect public health during wildfires 
  • Colorado returns to Washington for NLC conference after 2-year hiatus
  • Spring municipal election preview
  • More
• CML March 11, 2022 Newsletter
  March 11, 2022

  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • CML Executive Board takes up Policy Committee legislative recommendations
  • City of Durango moves forward in national Strongest Town Contest
  • Cybersecurity Center offers Impact Analysis for local governments
  • More
• CML February 25, 2022 Newsletter
  February 25, 2022

  In this issue we cover: 
  

  • Broad coalition urges opposition to planned collective bargaining bill 
  • White House makes Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook available
  • Healthier Colorado’s Partnership in Local Advocacy (PiLA) Program
  • More
• Build Back Better Act heads to U.S. Senate
  December 1, 2021

  After weeks of political wrangling between the various factions of Congressional Democrats, the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 19 passed the budget reconciliation bill commonly known as the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). In the end, the vote was party line, except for one Democrat who sided with the Republican opposition.
  

• Flexibility for American Rescue Plan Act funds advances but likely depends on infrastructure deal
  November 2, 2021
  On October 28, President Joe Biden announced he will present a scaleddown version of his Build Back Better Act following negotiations between key factions in the House and Senate. While it isn’t immediately clear that it will satisfy differing demands from within the Democratic party, its successful passage would likely allow an up or down vote in the House on the bipartisan Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA). 
• League able to quickly fill vacant senior team positions
  October 19, 2021
  General counsel
  Robert Sheesley, currently the city attorney in Commerce City, will start as CML’s general counsel in mid-November. Sheesley is well known in the Colorado municipal legal community and will be the same excellent resource to city and town attorneys that David Broadwell, current general counsel, has been since he came on board in May 2019.
• Gov. Jared Polis to speak at CML Special Conference; early registration prices extended
  September 7, 2021
  Gov. Jared Polis has confirmed that he will speak at the Thursday lunch at the CML Special Conference. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the latest from the Governor's Office and to see this year's Sam Mamet Good Governance Award presentation.
• Only route to infrastructure aid may be from D.C.
  August 24, 2021
  Toward the end of the 2021 legislative session, Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders worked out an agreement to immediately appropriate $2 billion of the $3.8 billion the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 
• Bipartisan infrastructure bill advances but future uncertain
  August 10, 2021
  However, the legislation is likely to stall in the House once it passes the Senate, casting doubt on when it might ultimately pass or if the entire effort will be scuttled due to political disagreements over how much to spend. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has indicated she will hold the bill unless a separate budget reconciliation bill that includes significantly more infrastructure spending goes along with it. 
• Federal broadband grant opportunities
  July 27, 2021
  In 2020 and 2021, several pieces of federal legislation were passed to improve broadband infrastructure nationwide. Below are some grant opportunities that are available for your communities. 
• Focus shifts from American Rescue Plan to infrastructure
  July 13, 2021
  Now that all Colorado municipalities have received or will shortly receive the first half of American Rescue Plan (ARP), funding CML and the National League of Cities (NLC) are focusing on infrastructure conversations in Washington, D.C.
• CML holds Annual Business Meeting virtually, elects 2021-2022 Executive Board
  June 29, 2021
  On Monday, June 21, over 100 municipal officials representing 75 municipalities from throughout the state participated in CML’s Annual Business Meeting.
• Registration now open for CML's Special Conference!
  June 15, 2021

  Registration is now open for CML's Special Conference, Sept. 22–24 in Westminster, and CML's Virtual Special Conference, Sept. 30–Oct. 1. Space at the in–person conference is limited, so register early to ensure your spot at the premiere training event for municipal officials in Colorado!
  

• U.S. Treasury releases additional American Rescue Plan guidance for non-entitlement municipalities
  June 1, 2021
  With the U.S. Treasury recently issuing additional American Rescue Plan (ARP) 

  Act guidance for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFR) program, a clearer picture exists for both "metropolitan cities" that are receiving a direct allocation from Treasury, as well as non-entitlement units of local government (NEUs), which are local governments typically serving a population under 50,000.

• Application period for CML Board open through June 6
  May 18, 2021
  Municipal leaders, both elected and staff, are encouraged to consider applying to run for the CML Executive Board and be part of charting the direction of the League.
• Public sector collective bargaining bill coming soon
  April 20, 2021
  The Colorado General Assembly will take up sweeping legislation soon that seeks to mandate collective bargaining rights on local governments, higher education, and other public employers.
• Framework for transportation funding legislation unveiled
  April 6, 2021
  On Thursday, March 18, legislative leaders released new details on legislation that will be introduced in the weeks ahead intended to be a "comprehensive transportation funding plan to modernize our state’s transportation system," according to one of the bill's sponsors, Sen. Faith Winter, D-Westminster.
• Executive Board election application period will open in April
  March 23, 2021
  Beginning on Monday, April 5, CML will start accepting applications for members interested in running for the CML Executive Board. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9.
• CML Special Conference 2021
  March 9, 2021
  The Colorado Municipal League will be holding a Special Conference Sept. 22-24, 2021 at the Westin in Westminster
• CML now accepting nominations for Sam Mamet Good Governance Award
  February 9, 2021
  Applications are now open for the 2021 Sam Mamet Good Governance Award. To apply, please visit bit.ly/Mamet21.
• CML Board’s first meeting of 2021 features special guests
  January 26, 2021
  The CML Executive Board held its first meeting of 2021 on Friday, Jan. 22 and kicked off the New Year by filling a vacancy and hosting two special guests. 
• CAST members elect 2021 board
  January 12, 2021
  Recently, members of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) elected the association’s board members for 2021.
• CML congratulates this year’s MCAA award recipients
  December 29, 2020
  Each year, the Metro City Attorney Association (MCAA) honors municipal attorneys who make significant contributions to their cities. This year’s award recipients skillfully assisted their cities in the response to the pandemic and exceeded the expectations of their positions.
• CML accepting applications to fill Executive Board vacancy
  December 15, 2020

  Letters of application are being accepted to fill a position on the Colorado Municipal League (CML) Executive Board in the medium category.

• Downtown Colorado, Inc. announces municipal, individual award winners
  December 1, 2020

  Downtown Colorado, Inc., is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence! Since 2003, the Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence have recognized outstanding projects and people in Colorado that demostrate creativity in the face of challenges, unlikely and enduring partnerships, and dedication to community to further downtown initiatives.

• Gov. Polis releases budget proposal; directs $160M toward rural broadband connectivity
  November 17, 2020

  As part of his budget proposal to the Joint Budget Committee on Nov. 12, Gov. Jared Polis announced his intentions to direct $160 million to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and establish rural broadband connectivity around the state. 
  

• October CML Board meeting first step in establishing legislative agenda
  November 3, 2020

  On Oct. 16, the CML Board met virtually for the primary purpose of reviewing recommendations from the CML Policy Committee on member proposals and positions on legislation or policy.

• Expanding barrier-free access to COVID-19 testing
  October 20, 2020
  Currently, Colorado is experiencing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases.
• CML takes positions on state ballot initiatives
  September 22, 2020
  On Sept. 18, the CML Board met and took positions on four ballot initiatives. Those initiatives are listed below as well as the rationale for the position.
  Amendment B — Gallagher Repeal
  Amendment B repeals provisions related to the residential and nonresidential assessment rates from the state constitution, including the provisions commonly referred to as the Gallagher Amendment. The Gallagher Amendment requires that residential and nonresidential property make up unvarying proportions of total statewide taxable property over time.
• Colorado Springs Mayor Suthers named inaugural recipient of Sam Mamet Good Governance Award
  September 8, 2020
  The Colorado Municipal League announced Aug. 26 that Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers has been named the inaugural recipient of the Sam Mamet Good Governance Award. The award, named in honor of retired CML Executive Director Sam Mamet, honors an individual who exemplifies and seeks to expand the application of principles of 
  good governance. 
• DOLA awards $16.8M to local governments through energy and mineral impact assistance funds amid declining severance tax revenue
  August 25, 2020
  The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) recently awarded $16.8 million to 39 local governments through Tier II and Tier I of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds (EIAF) program.
• Department of Local Affairs provides $23M in federal emergency rental assistance, affordable housing in July for Colorado
  August 11, 2020
   Up to $19.65 million in federal CARES Act funding for emergency rental assistance is now available to property owners on behalf of their tenants through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing.
• Governor and legislators announce members of RTD accountability committee
  July 28, 2020
  Gov. Jared Polis, Sen. Faith Winter, chair of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee and former Westminster Councilmember Rep. Matt Gray, chair of the House Transportation & Local Government Committee, recently announced appointments to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Accountability Committee.
• City of Arvada introduces "Story Map"
  July 14, 2020

  The Community and Economic Development work system within the City of Arvada is continuing to innovate by creating a more streamlined and transparent process to update the public about upcoming public hearings and all development projects going on in the city.

• New members elected to CML Executive Board; Centennial City Attorney Bob Widner named president
  June 30, 2020
  At the virtual Annual Business Meeting on June 25, around 90 voting delegates cast their municipality's votes for candidates in CML's four population categories where 11 of the 21 Board seats were up for election.
• CML's Virtual Annual Business Meeting will feature elections for CML Executive Board
  June 16, 2020
  The Annual Business Meeting of the Colorado Municipal League (CML) will be held virtually at 10 a.m. on June 25. 
• CML to hold virtual Annual Business Meeting on June 25
  June 2, 2020
  The Annual Business Meeting of the Colorado Municipal League (CML) will be held virtually at 10 a.m. on June 25. 
• Prospective CML Executive Board candidates are encouraged to apply early
  May 19, 2020
  While applications for members interested in the CML Executive Board will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, members planning to seek a position on the Board are encouraged to submit their application and endorsement as soon
  as possible.
• Update on the Colorado Municipal League's 98th Annual Conference
  May 5, 2020

  Over CML's history, the Annual Conference has been the premiere training event for Colorado municipal officials. It is an opportunity to learn from experts and each other, as well as to network with your colleagues from around the state. Since 1923, as near as we can tell, CML's ability to hold the conference has never been threatened until this year. 

   
• Spring municipal election results
  April 21, 2020
  On April 7, clerks in approximately 100 Colorado municipalities executed their carefully crafted plans to keep voters and election judges safe while ensuring that municipal elections could occur as scheduled.
• CML Executive Board application reminder
  April 7, 2020

  Applications for members interested in the CML Executive Board will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. In anticipation of the CML Annual Conference that is still scheduled for June 23–26, members interested in running for one of the 10 positions up for election on the CML Executive Board are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

• Message from CML Executive Director Kevin Bommer
  March 24, 2020

  On behalf of the entire staff at CML, I want to convey to you our thanks and appreciation for your dedication and commitment to your community. This is an unprecedented time, filled with uncertainty, fear, and confusion, as the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) continues to impact every aspect of our lives.

   
• Coronavirus information
  March 10, 2020

  As more cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) are identified throughout the United States, municipal leaders and residents are increasingly asking how to prepare.

   
• 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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