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Wellington board directs consultant search for home‑rule charter outreach and survey; $140,000 budget noted
Summary
Trustees discussed whether to run a survey before or after educational outreach when considering a home‑rule charter. The board directed staff to solicit consultants for education and survey work, said a November 2026 election is acceptable, and noted a project budget of $140,000.
Wellington Town officials spent the largest portion of the Dec. 9 meeting on a presentation and discussion about pursuing a home‑rule charter. Town Administrator Patty Garcia and Deputy Town Administrator Kelly Hoehling walked trustees through what home rule means (a municipality adopting its own charter under the Colorado Constitution), governance options, limits (state law and TABOR remain applicable) and resident participation through a Home Rule Charter…
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