As I've mentioned in previous newsletters, a group of citizens have been studying the City's plans to demolish our City Hall, build a new one, and expand the recreational areas along Clear Creek. As I understand it, some of the group (but not all) oppose building a new City Hall. Some (but not all) are concerned that turning the current municipal center land into another park will attract even more visitors to Clear Creek.
The one thing they all believe is that such a major change and such a major expenditure should have voter approval. Normally, such major changes do go to the voters. This was true of the Golden Community Center, Fossil Trace Golf Club, the Splash water park, and the current municipal buildings. City staff has explained that if voters were asked to approve a new City Hall, "they might say no."
The Golden Residents Count group has concluded that voters deserve the chance to say either Yes or No on a $65 million project. Read their press release or visit their website to learn more about the group and their reasoning.
They will be gathering signatures on a petition to change the City Charter so that expenses over $20 million would require voter approval. The first two petition-signing events will be
- Tuesday, November 19 – 4:30-6:30pm at the Brick Room - 1112 Washington Ave (map)
- Friday, November 29 – 6:00-8:00pm at the Golden Hayride Outpost -
17695 South Golden Road (map)
You can also sign a petition by contacting any of the members of Golden Residents Count, as listed on their website.
