Feb. 21, 2023
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New Broomfield City Council Member
At the Jan. 25, 2023 Council meeting, Broomfield City Council selected Paloma Delgadillo to fill the vacant Ward 2 term left by William Lindstedt's resignation. She was virtually sworn in at the Feb. 7 Council meeting.
One Book One Broomfield Voting is Coming
Connect with members of the Broomfield community through shared experiences binded by a common story with the annual One Book One Broomfield. Voting will be open Feb. 27 through March 31. The following titles are being considered for this year’s event:
  1. "The Henna Artist" by Alka Koshi
  2. "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
  3. "Yerba Buena" by Nina LaCour
Be sure to cast your vote starting next week at BroomfieldVoice.com/OneBook or in person at the library. The winning title will be announced in May.
RTD Service Change Input and North Broomfield FlexRide Expansion
View and provide input for RTD service change proposals, including the restoration of some Flatiron Flyer services including FF2 and additional FF5 service as well as a proposal to create a new FlexRide service area in North Broomfield. This new service area would operate on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Virtual meetings will be hosted Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Wed, Feb. 22. 
Broomfield Days Logo Contest
Show your community what Broomfield looks like to you by designing and creating the 2023 Broomfield Days theme complete with a logo and slogan. The 2023 winner will receive four Broomfield Days t-shirts featuring their winning logo and their design will be used throughout the event. Submit your design by March 3 at 5 p.m.
One Book One Broomfield Junior
Join author and illustrator Yuyi Morales on Sunday, March 5, for the young person’s version of the citywide reading program that encourages all the kids and families of Broomfield to read the same book at the same time. Stop by the Broomfield Library to discuss the picture book biography in which Morales tells her own story of immigrating to the United States and finding sanctuary and salvation at the local public library. No registration is required, seating is first come first served until capacity is reached. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Resources:
⚕️ Reproductive Health: Looking for low-cost, inclusive and confidential reproductive health services? Make an appointment with a friendly public health nurse to discuss STI testing, contraceptives and more at Broomfield.org/ReproductiveHealth.
💼 Employment Opportunities: Apply for Adult and Youth Sports, Parks Seasonal Laborer, Camp Explorer, Palooza, Lifeguard and more! To learn more about available positions, visit Broomfield.org/Jobs!
💼 In-Person Job Fair: Meet and mingle while you network at the In-Person Job Fair tomorrow, Feb. 22 from 3-5 p.m. Stop by 100 Spader Way to meet employers looking for seasonal, young adult, full time, part-time and permanent positions. Contact the Workforce Center to refresh your resume and make an appointment with a specialist.

Information:
🏡 Garden in a Box: Gain curb appeal, lower water costs and access professional design without a professional landscape price tag with Garden in a Box starting March 1. Broomfield residents will receive a $25 discount while supplies last.
🐺 Avoid Wildlife Conflicts: Stay vigilant and aware during the colder winter months where coyotes become more active in the daytime to preserve energy and heat with these tips: always keep dogs on-leash on trails, be present with your pet in your yard, avoid known or potential den sites and never allow dogs to “play” with coyotes or foxes. 
💕 Victim Advocates Recruitment: Become a volunteer Victim Advocate and join a group of dedicated community members who provide emotional support and crisis intervention to victims of crimes and tragic events. Training is provided and volunteers are asked to commit to as least one year of service.
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Feb. 23: COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot Clinic at CDPHE's Mobile Bus at The Bay


Visit B-REx.com and Compass.Broomfield.org to find and register for programs, events and classes.
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Feedback Opportunities
Give feedback on City and County of Broomfield projects, including:

🌳 Markel and Wottge Open Space: Thank you to everyone who attended the Markel and Wottge Open House. If you were unable to attend, all materials from the open house, including the alternative plans, a survey to vote for your favorite design and a comment box to submit thoughts or questions can be found at BroomfieldVoice.com/MarkelWottgePlan. The survey will close on Mar. 5. 


Give feedback to partner organizations who provide services in Broomfield, including:

🚅 RTD Northwest Rail Peak Service Study: Learn about RTD's study which will evaluate how best to provide ‘rush-hour’ service between Longmont to Denver as part of the RTD FasTracks plan. An online self-guided meeting is open through today, Feb. 21.

🚗 DRCOG Regional Transportation Input: Give input on the funding to establish the Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024-2027. DRCOG seeks input to ensure the public’s priorities are heard. Submit comments on the web map by tomorrow, Feb. 22.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Markel and Wottge Open Space Open House and the Universal Waste Collection Forum last week. Over 150 attendees learned about the projects, asked experts questions and shared their feedback. Both projects have surveys which are still accepting questions and feedback with Markel and Wottge accepting feedback until March 5 and Universal Waste Collection accepting feedback until March 1.
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