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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.
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.
Westminster Saves Nearly $100 Million on Drinking Water Facility After Strategic City Council-led Review
Following a City Council-led review, the City reduced the cost of the new Westminster Boulevard Drinking Water Facility by nearly $100 million. Originally estimated at $304 million, the project will now proceed with a $206 million budget.
New High-Speed Fiber Optic Internet Service Coming to Westminster
Mayor McNally and City Councillor Claire Carmelia joined GFiber to break ground on a new fiber optic network in the Sheridan Green neighborhood. Westminster is the second city in Colorado to receive GFiber service.
Pothole Palooza Returns for 2025
This spring, the City is once again bringing back Pothole Palooza, a marathon week to fix as many potholes as possible in our community. Our streets team will hit the roads from April 14-17 filling any potholes that have been reported by residents, and any others they find along the way.
‘Sno Nix’ and ‘Plowabunga’ Win Snowplow Naming Contest
After residents submitted their punniest names and voted for their favorites, it's official: 'Sno Nix' and 'Plowabunga' have officially joined our fleet of snowplows this season.
How It’s Blade: Anatomy of a Snowplow
Westminster's Public Works and Utilities Department is tasked with plowing more than 1,100 lane miles of road to keep residents safe during winter storms. It takes a team of trained and dedicated operators starting as early as 2 a.m. to get a jump on each storm.
Report Potholes During Our First-Ever Pothole Palooza
From April 8-11, our dedicated City streets team will repair potholes as part of a marathon week to spruce up roads in Westminster. Starting today, residents can let us know about any pesky potholes that need to be fixed using the form linked below.
‘Clearopathra’ and ‘CTRL+SALT+DELETE’ Officially Join Snowplow Fleet
Two snowplows were officially named by City staff using custom-designed decals and resident-submitted names. After residents submitted their punniest names and voted for their favorites, Clearopathra and CTRL+SALT+DELETE officially joined the fleet. Be on the lookout for these punny plows this winter and beyond.
‘Clearopathra’ and ‘CTRL+SALT+DELETE’ Win Citywide Name-a-Snowplow Contest
After residents submitted their most creative names and voted for their favorites, it's official: ‘Clearopathra' and ‘CTRL-SALT-DELETE' will officially join the fleet this winter.