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Longmont City Council Regular Session July 14, 2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Longmont Council Approves Sales Tax Increase for Public Safety on November Ballot
The city council debated and ultimately voted to place a measure on the November ballot proposing a public safety sales tax increase, funded over 10 years, to address staffing needs in the police and fire departments. The debate included discussions on the historical context of public safety funding, the impact of economic conditions, the balance between enforcement and preventative services, and the regressive nature of sales taxes versus the stability of property taxes. Council members expressed various preferences for funding mechanisms, with the final motion favoring a sales tax increase over property tax or a 50/50 split, aiming to fund all identified public safety needs over a decade.
Longmont Council Advances Ranked-Choice Voting and Election Stagger Reforms to November Ballot
The city council voted to refer two separate ballot questions regarding voting system reforms to the November 2026 ballot. The first question will allow voters to decide on adopting ranked-choice voting (RCV) methods, including single-winner (IRV) and multi-winner (STV) contests, with implementation contingent on state certification of equipment and rules. The second question, if passed, will adjust the election cycle for city council seats to a single election in 2029, electing all at-large members and the mayor simultaneously, and all ward seats simultaneously two years later. The council decided to split these into two separate ballot questions for clarity and voter understanding, with a preference for a 2029 implementation date to allow for voter education.
Longmont Approves Sponsorship for Cruise Night and Two-Year Summer Cruising Pilot
The Longmont City Council voted to approve city sponsorship for 'Longmont Cruise Night' on July 25th, including a two-year pilot program for summer cruising on the last Saturday of the month from May to August. This sponsorship covers promotional efforts, port-a-potties ($850 cost), and public safety presence, with the total estimated cost to the city at $4,340. The council clarified that this does not officially lift the city's cruising ordinance but acknowledges the tradition's historical significance and its role in community identity. The decision was made after a lengthy debate regarding the use of council contingency funds for events.
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