Longmont City Council Regular Session July 14, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado City Council held a regular session on July 14, 2026, with extensive discussions on multiple procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement actions included the council's approval to direct staff to proceed with the purchase of the YMCA property, with plans to use recreation impact fees and additional funds for renovation and operation. The council also approved related budget appropriations to support this acquisition. Additionally, the council approved FAA grant resolutions and associated appropriations to fund airport infrastructure improvements, despite some opposition. Public safety funding was a major focus, with council members debating a proposed sales tax increase to fund additional police, fire, and core team staffing over a 10-year period. The council ultimately voted to place a 50/50 sales and property tax funding option on the ballot for voter consideration. The council also discussed election reform, specifically ranked choice voting (RCV), debating whether to place a charter amendment on the ballot to implement RCV and adjust election staggering. The council favored referring the RCV measure to voters with a 2029 implementation date and discussed splitting the ballot questions for clarity. Other agenda items included city sponsorship of Longmont Cruise Night, which was approved with a two-year pilot program. Public comments addressed topics such as recreation facilities, airport noise and FAA grants, election integrity, and ranked choice voting. The meeting concluded with council and public remarks and adjournment.