Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westminster public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with medium priority
Proposed Smoke-Free Park Regulations
The council agreed to explore a new ordinance to prohibit smoking and vaping in city parks to protect public health and park investments.
Property Acquisition
Westminster wants your ideas on what to do with the old Moore Middle School property. Jump in and help shape how this neighborhood space gets used.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Progress
Staff provided a six-year progress report on the city's parks master plan, highlighting 12 new playgrounds, sports court resurfacing, and future grant opportunities like Liberty Park.
Police Drone Equipment Donation
The Westminster Police Department received a $15,000 donation from the Posse Bar Foundation to purchase a new public safety drone for search and rescue and incident response.
Potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Ballot Measure
The city is exploring placing a measure on the November 2026 ballot to raise the hotel tax from 8% to generate additional revenue from visitors.
Signal Box Public Art Program
The city established a new public art program to wrap traffic signal cabinets with community artwork, helping to beautify street corners and deter graffiti.
Street Naming
Westminster is swapping out some street signs to honor political activist Charlie Kirk, giving the area a fresh nod to a prominent conservative figure. If you drive through town, you'll be seeing his name pop up on local corners soon.
Park Memorial Policy and Plaque Requests
Residents and council members discussed the need for a formal policy regarding memorial plaques at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park after a request to honor a Vietnam War lieutenant was denied.