Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Why Broomfield leaders say affordable housing is still falling short

Coming up: Hidden Losses: An Introduction To Disenfranchised Grief on the Broomfield Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Sunday October 4th Patch AM
Sunday October 4th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Broomfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Broomfield leaders say affordable housing is still falling short
  • What Broomfield voters need to know about rail tax Issue 7A

Also on today's calendar: Hidden Losses: An Introduction To Disenfranchised Grief and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Draft study info shows Broomfield still needs more affordable housing (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield officials say a draft housing needs assessment shows the city still lacks enough income-restricted homes, especially for renters below 50% of area median income and first-time buyers. City Council is using the study to guide future affordability efforts, while voters this fall will decide whether to significantly raise the lodging tax on hotels and short-term rentals to align more closely with neighboring communities. Both steps could shape housing costs and funding for local programs.
   

• Ballot Issue 7A would expand passenger rail across metro Denver, Front Range through sales tax (denverpost.com) — Broomfield residents will help decide Ballot Issue 7A, a proposed 0.333% permanent sales tax to expand Front Range passenger rail that will include a stop in the city. The measure would fund more frequent trips between Denver and Fort Collins and extend service south to Pueblo, with some revenue returning to local governments. Supporters tout less traffic and pollution, while opponents warn of higher costs and uncertain ridership and details.
   

📸 Around Broomfield

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Broomfield

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Broomfield Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two beautiful butterflies.
    A Buckeye butterfly and a Painted Lady butterfly. Both are on Rabbitbrush flowers near Big Dry Creek and Snicklefritz Pond. You can hear Prairie Dogs… (Nextdoor Broadlands2)
  • Can I make a suggestion for all cat folks out there?
    As a certified animal trainer, 9 put of 10 times when I am addressing any cat related challenges, the answer is simple. Consider adding another… (Nextdoor Highland Park South)
  • Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Electro-Mechanical Assembler - 1st Shift in Broomfield. Apply here.
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

Westminster

  • Glendale Mayor, Bryan Kennedy, features Mayor Sorenson in new book (sheboygansun.com)

Ok Broomfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Broomfield