Westminster residents are beginning to see the impact of their vote on Ballot Measure 3H, which raised sales tax in 2026 by a modest 0.4 percent to fund emergency services and repave neighborhood streets. The City launched its first neighborhood repaving project of the year this April, funded by the new Paramedics and Pavement initiative.
The repaving of the Apple Blossom neighborhood off 80th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard in Historic Westminster officially kicked off the 2026 paving season and marked a significant milestone in the City’s commitment to investing directly in neighborhood infrastructure.
Supported by $2 million that is dedicated annually from the Paramedics and Pavement Fund, the Apple Blossom roadway improvements focus on increasing safety, enhancing ADA accessibility, and addressing aging pavement conditions. The neighborhood is the first, but not the last, to benefit from the voter-approved funding designed to repave residential streets and strengthen emergency response across Westminster.
“Westminster voters asked for faster emergency response and better neighborhood streets — and we are delivering,” said Mayor Claire Carmelia. “By dedicating these funds exactly as promised and reporting on them transparently, we are honoring our commitment to open, responsive government. Residents in Apple Blossom can now see and feel the benefits of the Paramedic and Pavement sales tax.”
The Paramedics and Pavement project is a key component of a larger, coordinated investment strategy in Historic Westminster. Over the next three years, the City will pair roadway resurfacing with essential water and sewer upgrades, ensuring that streets are repaved only after underground infrastructure is modernized. This approach minimizes disruptions for residents, maximizes taxpayer dollars, and creates longer-lasting improvements.
In addition to improving roadways, the Paramedics and Pavement Fund is accelerating the City’s investments in emergency response. Funding is being used to secure land and construct two new fire stations in north and central Westminster, while also supporting the hiring of more than 30 additional emergency personnel. Together, these steps aim to reduce response times and better serve a growing community.
“This is a city in action,” said City Manager Jody Andrews. “Westminster is turning long-delayed plans into real benefits for our community. Thanks to the support of voters, we are delivering safer streets, modern infrastructure, and measurable improvements residents can see happening in their neighborhoods.”
Looking ahead, Westminster has committed its 2027 neighborhood paving investment to the Amherst neighborhood in north Westminster. This ongoing, neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach reflects the voter-directed intent of Ballot Measure 3H: delivering improvements that residents can see and feel in their daily lives.
To learn more about how 3H Paramedics and Pavement funds are being invested throughout the community, visit the City’s Transparency Portal by scanning the QR code or visiting http://www.westminsterco.gov/transparency. ;
By the Numbers: Paramedics and Pavement
- $14 million
Estimated annual funding approved by voters through Ballot Measure 3H. - $2 million per year
Dedicated specifically to neighborhood street repaving. - Over 30
New emergency personnel being hired through Paramedics and Pavement funding. - 2 new fire stations
Planned for north and central Westminster to improve response times.