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Westminster Completes First 3H-Funded Street Improvement Project
Westminster residents are experiencing tangible benefits from Ballot Measure 3H, as the City has initiated its first neighborhood repaving project in the Appleblossom area, funded by the measure. With a $2 million annual allocation, the initiative focuses on enhancing safety and infrastructure, with future projects planned for the Amherst and Countryside neighborhoods.
Westminster Begins First 3H-Funded Neighborhood Improvements
Westminster residents are experiencing the benefits of Ballot Measure 3H, which increased sales tax by 0.4 percent for emergency services and street repaving. The Apple Blossom neighborhood is being repaved first. This initiative also supports new fire stations and emergency personnel to enhance community safety.
Pothole Palooza 2026 Kicks Off
Pothole Palooza 2026 in Westminster runs April 27–30, focusing on repairing reported potholes. Residents can submit reports via Access Westminster by 2 p.m. on April 30. Participants enter a raffle for a personalized street sign. Last year, the community reported over 100 potholes, resulting in 2,201 repairs.
Westminster Drought Watch In Effect
The City of Westminster will implement a Drought Watch starting April 15 due to below-average water supply. While mandatory restrictions aren't yet in place, residents are encouraged to conserve water voluntarily. Suggested measures include limiting lawn watering and checking irrigation systems. Ongoing conservation efforts are crucial as the city faces dry conditions.
A More Walkable Historic Westminster
Residents and commuters traveling along 72nd Avenue in Historic Westminster are starting to see visible signs of progress.…
City of Westminster Launches WATER Task Force to Strengthen Water Affordability and Transparency
The City of Westminster seeks residents for the WATER Task Force, an advisory group focused on water affordability and sustainability. The task force will advise on water rate structures and conservation programs while aiding the 2027 budget process. Recruitment begins on March 4, 2026, with diverse member representation sought.
Meet Your New Westminster City Council
Westminster City Council volunteers their nights and weekends to serve Westminster while balancing their own professional and personal lives. Hear directly from our elected leaders about why serving the City is important to them, and their vision for our city’s future.
Westminster Launches Utility Affordability Listening Sessions
The City is seeking community input on utility cost challenges by hosting Utility Affordability Listening Sessions at local facilities over the coming months. These casual events allow residents to share concerns and learn about assistance resources, influencing future affordability programs in the 2027 budget. The first session is on February 26.
‘Sled Zeppelin’ and ‘Scoopy Doo’ Win Snowplow Naming Contest
After 150 submissions and 947 votes, Sled Zeppelin and Scoopy Doo emerged as the winners, officially joining the fleet to keep community roadways safe and snow-free. The vote totals were: Sled Zeppelin 177, Scoopy Doo 128, followed by others like Cruella DeChill 126 and Frost and Furious 125.
City Council Statement Concerning Federal Enforcement Actions
Earlier today, the City shared the following message with Westminster's federal representatives: Like many of you, we have watched in horror and disbelief at the escalation of violence and deadly force used by ICE agents in Minneapolis and in other parts of our country. We support the bipartisan call for