City Council plans basketball tournament sponsorship for Gordon Threads

The Thornton City Council Planning Session held on May 6, 2025, focused on several key topics, including a proposed sponsorship for a local basketball tournament and preparations for an upcoming town hall meeting.

One of the main discussions centered around a request for the council to sponsor a basketball tournament organized by Gordon Threads. A co-founder of the organization attended the meeting to advocate for the sponsorship, emphasizing the importance of the event. Council members agreed to move this topic to the beginning of the agenda to allow for a timely discussion, recognizing the presence of the co-founder.

In addition to the sponsorship discussion, the council reviewed questions submitted for an upcoming town hall meeting. Staff provided council members with a preview of the questions, noting that two questions from each ward would be selected for live responses during the event. The council was encouraged to submit their preferred questions by Monday morning to allow staff time to prepare responses.

The meeting also included an announcement regarding the retirement of Randy Grant, who will be stepping down at the end of the month. Jason O'Shea is set to take over as interim director following Grant's departure. The council plans to hold a recognition event for Grant before his retirement.

Overall, the session highlighted the council's commitment to community engagement through local events and the importance of preparing for public discussions.