Broomfield council adopts formal positions on three state bills after legislative update

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — The Broomfield City and County Council on Feb. 11 heard a legislative update from staff and voted to adopt formal positions on three state bills that staff said could directly affect the city’s authority, budget and planning work.

Staff recommended and the council approved an opposed position on House Bill 25-1056 (local government permitting for wireless telecommunications facilities), an opposed-unless-amended position on House Bill 25-1169 (housing developments on faith and educational land, commonly called “YIGBY”), and an amend position for Senate Bill 25-030 (increase transportation mode choice, reduce emissions). Council votes were 9-0 to oppose HB 25-1056, 7-2 to oppose HB 25-1169 unless amended, and 9-0 to seek amendments to SB 25-030.

The update was presented by Danae Brugliard, director of strategic initiatives and governmental affairs, who told council the city’s bill tracker lists 36 bills that staff believe directly affect Broomfield. Brugliard said staff brings items to council when they identify a significant local impact and recommended positions on the three bills under consideration. “It does…