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Posted on: December 7, 2023

Growing Grads Summer Job Launch event helps youth build resumes, prepare for City internships

To help young adults prepare to enter the workforce, the City of Brighton’s Youth Services will be hosting its annual Growing Grads Summer Job Launch on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the Armory P...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2023

Ward 4 Run-Off Unofficial Election Results

Unofficial results from the December 5, 2023 special mail ballot run-off election show Lloyd Worth has won the seat for City of Brighton Ward 4 Council Member with 549 votes. Candidate Kathryn LeDonne had a total of 500 votes. Per Article II, Section 3.6 ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2023

City aware of business making false claims about possible water contaminants

ALERT: The City of Brighton has been made aware of a business going door to door warning homeowners of possible contaminants in the City's water and offering to have an analyst come out and check their water quality. This claim is NOT true and th...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2023

Call for nominations for the 2024 Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards

The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are asking for nominations for the 2024 Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA). This award focuses on teenagers who have triumphed over great odds and se...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2023

Bridge Street widening project update: Dec. 4, 2023

(The following schedule is weather dependent and subject to change)

- Working hours will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday in the upcoming week.

- Storm sewer and waterline installations will continue on Bridge Street between 27th Aven...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2023

2023 Community Survey results available online

Results for the 2023 Community Survey for Brighton are now available to the public on the City of Brighton website. Among the key findings of the survey, about three-quarters of Brighton residents provided a positive rating for their neighborhood as a pla...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2023

Police investigate homicide, suspect in custody

Brighton Police Department has arrested 22-year-old Jemhari Lee in connection to a homicide that occurred at an apartment complex in the 100 block of South Miller Avenue.

On Friday, Nov. 24 at 10:20 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area on reports of s...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2023

Brighton Police warn community about card skimmers

Brighton Police Department is warning the community about credit card skimmers. In the last few weeks, officers have taken multiple reports of skimmer devices at both Brighton King Soopers locations. One was found at self-checkout and the other at a stand...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Brighton Police investigate fatal crash

The Brighton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Nov. 19 just after 11 p.m. The initial investigation reveals that a 29-year-old male driving a Dodge sedan was traveling northbound on South 27th Avenue near Kestrel Street at ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Eye for Art Winter Showcase now on display at Brighton City Hall

The Brighton community is invited to attend the opening reception for the City’s Eye for Art 2023-2024 Winter Showcase at City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue) on Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. Forty artists will be featured in the new exhibit, with art...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Brighton Police introduce mental health co-responders

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The Brighton Police Department now has a co-responder team through a partnership with Reaching HOPE, after receiving a $525,703 grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The three-year grant is awarded to support cross-system collaboration to improve p...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2023

City announces winners of third annual Name That Snowplow Contest

After a flurry of entries, the City of Brighton is pleased to announce the nine winners of the city’s third annual Name That Snowplow contest. The winning submissions will name each of the nine snowplows for the 2023-2024 snow season.

The winning...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2023

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festival of Lights Parade coming December 2 and 9

Back-to-back holiday weekend celebrations will be coming to Brighton with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2, and the Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9.

The Tree Lighting festivities will take place from 1-6 p.m. at ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2023

Brighton Police investigate fatal auto-pedestrian crash

Brighton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Nov. 3 at approximately 9:30 a.m. at a construction site near East 144th Avenue and Primrose Circle. The initial investigation reveals that a construction worker operating a dump t...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2023

City accepting proposals for 2024 Brighton Creative Community Grants

The City of Brighton is now accepting applications for its 2024 Brighton Creative Community Grants program. Each year, the City of Brighton awards grants to support activities that strengthen economic development, fund special events, assist cult...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2023

Bridge Street widening project update: Oct. 30, 2023

Crews are nearing the completion of storm sewer pipe installations north of 27th Avenue and will be approaching Bridge Street in the coming week. As the project team gets closer to the roadway, drivers will begin to see travel impacts between 22nd and 27t...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2023

Brighton Office for Victim Assistance receives Leadership in Victim Services award

On Oct. 17, the Brighton Office for Victim Assistance (BOVA) was awarded the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2023 Leadership in Victim Services Award for a midsize agency at the 30th annual IACP conference in San Diego. 

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2023

Brighton Police seek help from public to locate suspect in shooting

Brighton Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate the male pictured, 19-year-old Jaheim WhiteJaheim is wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on Aug.&am...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2023

Brighton Police investigate firearm on school property

Brighton Police Department wants to reassure the community that students are safe, and no one was hurt today when a firearm was located inside Brighton High School. This is an ongoing investigation, and one juvenile is currently in custody.

On Oct. 19 arou...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2023

City Council approves $265,434,894 for 2024 budget

Brighton City Council adopted the 2024 budget at the Oct. 17 City Council meeting. The vote approved $265 million across all 15 of the City’s operating, capital and utility funds. 

Highlights of the budget include: 

  • Continued con...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2023

Elementary school students invited to participate in Name that Snowplow contest

The City of Brighton has opened its third annual Name that Snowplow contest! Elementary school students who reside in Brighton are invited to submit their best and most creative name ideas for the City’s nine snowplows for the ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2023

Brighton Police seek help from public to locate suspect in the assault of an ice cream truck driver

Brighton Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate the male pictured, 20-year-old Luis Antonio Hernandez. Luis is wanted in connection to an assault that occurred on Aug. 31 at Benedict Park, 1735 Skeel St. in Brighton.

At approximately 1...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Brighton Police seek help from public to identify hit and run suspect

Brighton Police Department is investigating a hit and run crash where a 35-year-old female was seriously injured while riding her bicycle on East Bridge Street near 27th Avenue. Officers were dispatched to the area on Sept. 18 just after 1:30 a.m. for a m...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Scott Olsen appointed as City of Brighton Director of Utilities

Brighton City Manager Michael Martinez is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Olsen as the City’s new director of utilities. As director, Olsen will oversee all department planning, policy development and operations for the water, sewer...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Brighton Police Department now offering online reporting

Brighton Police Department has launched an online reporting system along with a newly updated website at www.brightonco.gov/police.The online reporting system allows community members to submit a report directly to the police department from their smartph...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2023

Police investigate burglary, attempted murder of a police officer

Brighton Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on Aug. 30 where an officer was injured while attempting to contact an individual wanted for burglary. The officer’s injuries are minor and the suspect is in custody.

At 5:17 p...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Officer injured while arresting wanted domestic violence felony suspect

Brighton Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on Aug. 16 in the 400 block of North 19th Avenue, where an officer was seriously injured while attempting to contact an individual who had a domestic violence felony warrant for his arr...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2023

City to begin Bridge Street widening project in early August

The City of Brighton today held a kick-off ceremony for a widening project on Bridge Street  that will create a four-lane roadway between 22nd Avenue and 42nd Avenue. The $19.5 million project, which is being handled by prime contractor Brannan S...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023

City of Brighton receives safety award from Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency

The City of Brighton has been awarded the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) Property/Casualty & Workers Compensation Loss Prevention Award for 2022. This honor recognizes the City's commitment to providing a safe and secu...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2023

Police Investigate Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 76

Brighton Police Department is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on June 30 just after 2:30 a.m. The initial investigation reveals that an individual driving a Jeep Cherokee struck a pedestrian on eastbound I-76 near the E-470 ramp....

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023

T. Greg Labrie appointed as City of Brighton Public Works Director

Brighton City Manager Michael Martinez is pleased to announce the appointment of T. Greg Labrie as the city’s new director of public works. As director, Labrie will plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Public Wor...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Highway 85

Brighton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on May 13 at approximately 4:45 a.m. The initial investigation reveals that an individual driving a BMW sedan was traveling southbound on Highway 85 passing East 144th Avenue at exces...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2023

116 acres of significant farmland and water preserved in Historic Splendid Valley

The City of Brighton and Adams County, with the expertise of The Conservation Fund, have successfully preserved the 116-acre Wagner-Mayhew Farm and its related 115 shares of senior water rights. The farm is located in Historic Splendid Valley, the vibrant...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Winners selected for City of Brighton's 2023 Water Conservation Poster Contest

After much deliberation, the City of Brighton has selected its winners for the 2023 Water Conservation Poster Contest: 

  • First place - Paige Nino, fourth grader at Southeast Elementary School
  • Second place - Jaidyn Dominguez, fifth grader at Foundati...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2023

Police Seek Help in Bank Robbery Investigation

UPDATE June 27, 2023:

34-year-old Leo Benavidez and 33-year-old Ashley Cooper have been identified as the suspects in the bank robbery that occurred on May 8 in Brighton, and have now been charged by federal complaint in connection with a series of bank ro...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Brighton Employee Charities recognizes scholarship recipients

The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) has selected four recipients for scholarships this year.  The scholarships are awarded based on a high emphasis of community service and academics. This year’s recipients are Diana Hernandez...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2023

Traffic Safety Unit Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The Brighton Police Department Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on April 16 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The initial investigation reveals that a motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on County Road 2 approaching County ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2023

Eagle View Adult Center honors volunteers at annual Volunteer Recognition Event

Eagle View Adult Center honored the volunteers who help make its programs possible during the annual Volunteer Recognition Event on April 3. The theme for the 2023 event was “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.” Volunteers were treated to a...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2023

City awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented the City of Brighton with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 3...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Homicide Case

Brighton Police Department has arrested a juvenile female in connection to a homicide that occurred in the 400 block of North 6th Avenue.

On Tuesday, March 28 just after midnight, officers were dispatched to check the well-being of a man who had not been h...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023

District Attorney’s Office Files Attempted Murder Charges Related to March 15 Shooting

Over the last week Brighton Police Department detectives have been hard at work investigating the shooting that occurred on March 15. Yesterday, they presented their investigation to the Colorado's 17th Judicial District Attorney's Offic...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Police Investigate Shooting (Update)

Brighton Police Department took a total of six juveniles into custody on Wednesday, March 15 in connection to the shooting near 9th Avenue and Bush Street. Those six juveniles were released after questioning. On March 16 around 5 p.m. officers arrested tw...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Police Investigate Shooting

Brighton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, March 15 near 9th Avenue and Bush Street. At 12:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area on reports of a disturbance and shots fired. All involved parties fled prior to...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2023

City of Brighton lowers residential speed limit to 25 mph

Brighton City Council voted 7-1 March 7 to reduce the City’s residential speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Residential areas with speed limits lower than 25 mph will not be changed. The decision is part of Brighton's Vision Zero A...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2023

LOCATED - Sexual Assault Task Force Seeks Help From Public to Locate Wanted Person (Follow-Up)

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The Commerce City and Brighton Police Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) located Jason Mickel Brigham on March 2 around 4 p.m. in Denver. After learning the make and model of the vehicle he was in, SATF shared the information with Denver Police Department a...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2023

City of Brighton partnering with ALLO for 100 percent fiber-optic network

Today, City of Brighton officials joined ALLO Fiber at Barr Lake State Park for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new, 100 percent fiber-optic network. This fiber partnership ensures that Brighton will have world-class service by providing businesses, resi...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Sexual Assault Task Force Seeks Help From Public to Locate Wanted Person

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The Commerce City and Brighton Police Sexual Assault Task Force is seeking help from the community to locate the male pictured, 47-year-old Jason Mickel Brigham. Jason has a nationwide extradition warrant with a $1 million cash bond for failure to appear ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Police Respond to Threat at Brighton High School

The Brighton Police Department is investigating a threatening call referencing Brighton High School that was received by our dispatch center at 8:40 a.m. on Feb. 22. We are relieved to report that this threat was quickly found to have no credibility.

The r...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 3, 2023

Brighton and Commerce City Victim Services Unit Now Serving Fort Lupton and Lochbuie

The Brighton and Commerce City Police Department’s Victim Services Unit is now serving the residents of Fort Lupton and Lochbuie. The unit has a brand new name, the Brighton Office for Victim Assistance, otherwise known as BOVA.

The Vict...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2022

Police Investigate Shooting (Follow-Up)

The Brighton Police Department's initial investigation has determined that the shooting on Dec. 23, 2022 was a homicide-suicide involving domestic violence. This was an isolated incident, and the firearm was recovered from the scene. There are no ongoing ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2022

Brighton Police Partner With FBI to File Charges for Robbery of First National Bank

The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and the Brighton Police Department have filed charges against 29-year-old Cedric John Solano of Pueblo, Colorado, for the robbery of First National Bank in Brighton.

The robbery occurred on N...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2022

City of Brighton names 2022 Coach of the Year awards

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The City of Brighton Brighton Recreation Center Sports Department would like to congratulate our 2022 Coach of the Year and a coach for each sports season. Without our volunteer coaches, we would not be able to run our sports programs. All of our coaches ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Micromobility is coming to the city with the launch of Bird Scooters in Brighton

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The City of Brighton and Bird, a leader in environmentally-friendly electric transportation, are teaming up to bring shared e-scooters to the city. The launch of Bird in Brighton will be on Thursday, June 30 at 10 a.m. at Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Av...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2021

Michael Martinez appointed as Brighton City Manager

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At its October 26 Special City Council meeting, Brighton City Council appointed Michael Martinez as Brighton City Manager. The appointment comes a week after Council voted to appoint Martinez as Acting City Manager following the Oct. 11 resignation of Bri...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2021

$2.7 million contract approved for police body-worn cameras

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On Tuesday, June 2, Brighton City Council voted 7-0 (two Council members absent) to approve a 10-year $2.7 million contract to AXON Enterprises Inc. to implement body-worn cameras for the Brighton Police Department’s Officer Safety Program 7+. I...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2021

City launches new online form for 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program

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The City of Brighton’s 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program aims to help ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements, and now features a new online form to help residents more easily apply for the program. By navigating to brightonco.gov/5...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2021

City of Brighton recognized as a 2020 Tree City USA

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The City of Brighton has earned a 2020 Tree City USA designation for the 35th year from the Arbor Day Foundation. This honor recognizes the city's commitment to effective urban forest management.

Brighton achieved Tree City USA recognition by meet...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2021

City of Brighton recovers potential fraud of $348,000

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Over the past 24 hours, City of Brighton staff worked diligently to recover potential fraud totaling $348,000. On Monday, March 29, the City sent a $348,000 Automated Clearing House (ACH) transaction to the bank, payable to a vendor as part of a contract ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2021

City Council approves goat keeping pilot program

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In a 9-0 vote, City Council approved at the Feb. 2 Council meeting a new pilot program to permit miniature goats on residential properties. The pilot program will be for a two-year period, with 10 permits offered through a lottery. The terms of the progra...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2020

City Council approves $138 million for 2021 budget

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Brighton City Council adopted the 2021 budget by an 8-0 vote at the Dec. 1 City Council meeting. The vote approved $138,197,981 across all 15 of the city’s operating, capital and utility funds. The adopted budget includes an approximate 1.32-percent decre...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2020

City of Brighton launches new Capital Project Dashboard

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City of Brighton residents can now view progress on major capital projects on the Capital Project Report Card, a new project dashboard on the City’s website. The projects highlighted on the dashboard are ones budgeted for the current year and in...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 27, 2020

Walk Elmwood Cemetery to learn about Brighton's past

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Elmwood Cemetery will host its fifth annual Cemetery Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will give residents a peek into the lives of Brighton’s historical leaders, farmers, pioneers, and soldiers buried in the cemetery.

Volunteer guides will be ...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Historic Preservation Commission awarded History Colorado Grant for Kuners Row Survey

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The Brighton Historic Preservation (BHPC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,475 History Colorado Grant to begin the Kuners Row Historic Resource Survey and has hired Cultural Resource Historians, LLC to perform the work. This project will s...

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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2020

Ken Mitchell Open Space officially opens to the public

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After years in the making, Ken Mitchell Open Space in West Brighton has officially opened to the public. The opening marks the completion of the section of the Colorado Front Range Trail that runs through the 600-acre open space and regional park, complet...

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City of Brighton Press Releases