Local government is the level of government closest to the people, responsible for making decisions that directly impact the community. In Erie, local government operates within multiple jurisdictions—meaning it falls with the jurisdictions of both Boulder and Weld counties, as well as the State of Colorado, and the United States. Each layer of government has a baseline of laws to follow. As the jurisdiction gets smaller, regulations focus on matters of local interest, but must still adhere to the minimum regulations created above it.

Erie is governed by a seven-person Town Council, which includes a mayor elected at large and six council members elected from three districts. The Town also collaborates regionally with neighboring communities like Broomfield, Dacono, Frederick, and Lafayette, along with State agencies such as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), and other governmental entities including Saint Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD), Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), the Regional Transportation District (RTD), Mountain View Fire Protection District (MVFPD), and High Plains Library District (HPLD).

Local government works best when residents participate in their government. You can do so by attending Town Council meetings on Tuesday evenings or advisory board meetings, with schedules available online. Local government should reflect the needs and desires of its residents—so get involved, share your ideas, and help shape the future of Erie! Visit our website to sign up for regular newsletters, find all social media accounts, and learn about other ways to participate.

The Town of Erie has multiple bodies with varying responsibilities when it comes to serving the Erie community. These bodies all meet at Town Hall (645 Holbrook Street). This includes:

• Town Council (elected by Erie voters)
  • Regular Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
  • Study Sessions: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
    
• Planning Commission
  • 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
    
• Urban Renewal Authority
  • Meets as needed in conjunction with Town Council Regular Meetings
    
• Tree Board
  • 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
    
• Airport Economic Development Advisory Board
  • 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
    
• Sustainability Advisory Board
  • 1st Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
    
• Open Space & Trails Advisory Board
  • 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m.
    
• Historic Preservation Advisory Board
  • 4th Monday at 6:30 p.m.
    
• Board of Adjustment
  • Meets as needed.

The Town of Erie has multiple bodies with varying responsibilities when it comes to serving the Erie community. This includes the Town Council (elected by Erie voters) and various appointed boards and commissions such as the Planning Commission, Tree Board, Airport Economic Development Advisory Board, Sustainability Advisory Board, Open Space & Trails Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Advisory Board, and the Board of Adjustment.

Each of these bodies have specific responsibilities and goals in making the Town of Erie the successful community it is today. These dedicated volunteers and elected officials are considering important things that may have an impact on everyday life for residents now and in the future.

Keep up with what is on their meeting agendas in a few ways:

• Visit the Town Calendar to view upcoming meetings.
  • Once the agenda is published for a meeting (typically by Friday, the week before a scheduled meeting) the link to view that Agenda will be available in the top, right corner of the calendar item.
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• Bookmark the Agenda Center to view past, current, and upcoming meetings.
  • You can search by topic area, within each council/board/commission, by date, and any number of other ways.
  • Agendas, memos, meeting notes, and meeting recordings are available here.
• Watch live meetings or recorded meetings after the fact on the Town’s website.
  • Each video has the agenda and meeting information available directly within the same viewing window as the meeting recording.

The Town Council and Planning Commission meeting in Council Chambers at Town Hall (645 Holbrook Street) on their scheduled meeting dates. Participants can attend in person or online to share comments with these bodies. All other advisory board will meet in the Community Room at Town Hall on their scheduled dates and public comment is only available in person (not online) for these meetings.

Many properties in Erie have utility easements — designated areas that allow crews to install and maintain essential infrastructure like water, power, gas, and fiber lines. Even if you didn’t request service, you might see crews marking underground lines, placing flags, or accessing your meters.

It’s all part of keeping things running safely and smoothly.

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