I am excited to share a project that city council, city staff and a few community members are working on. The draft title is Edgewater’s Mental Health Plan, and the statement below gives a sense of what we seek to accomplish. This statement was written for a needs assessment and will guide us in writing
Walking around Edgewater this spring and summer, I have noticed a remarkable transformation taking place. More and more, residents are making the decision to remove all or part of their grass lawns. The transition away from grass lawns has allowed many to express their creativity through new and exciting landscapes. Stunning blends of flowers, raised
Since 1957, the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club has been providing hope and positive vision to children in the Wheat Ridge/Edgewater community. In addition to traditional youth programs, Wheat Ridge started a new inclusive program in 2019 featuring autism kits. Autism Rescue Kits are designed to assist first responders when working with children and young adults
Commercial radio came to Colorado and the metro area 100 years ago this year, March 10, 1922. While listening habits have changed greatly and there are many options for getting news and entertainment, radio is still a daily part of most people’s lives. If you grew up here, you might know that from 1954 to
Over the course of 2021 Edgewater city staff and leadership worked to define our mission and core values. This process was very enlightening and assisted with bringing staff closer together with a common focus, to provide better definition on what we do and what we believe in. Our city council will be providing the vision
Some of the best ideas are born out of difficult circumstances. The start of the pandemic presented many challenges, including figuring out how our community would continue to celebrate together. Despite the limitations at the time, the ingenuity of a few community members created what we now know today as the Edgewater Pride Parade. Like
What is the age when you should stop having fun in your neighborhood? Did you say a number in your head? Well, truthfully there is no answer to this question! Getting out and enjoying yourself in your community is an ageless activity. In addition to having fun, there are many positive aspects to connecting within
Like the wings of the Phoenix, flapping flames rise from the outdoor pits. New life is returning in the once city-center of Edgewater with the new addition of the Edgewater Beer Garden. This location was once the City Hall, Library and Fire Department of our city. I am a fan of when the community remembers its
As the warm weather continues, and the limitations on meeting face to face lessen, the city council and myself are interested in providing additional opportunities to engage with the Edgewater community. As your governing body, we are very interested in hearing from the residents and one of our focus areas this year is to provide
Hello City of Edgewater! We would like to take the time to introduce ourselves, the Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC), to the community of Edgewater. The FACC is one of the oldest Asian-American communities in Colorado, established in 1954. Our original mission is to create a community which preserves and shares Filipino heritage and
Continuing the City of Edgewater Sustainability Board invitation to join in new practices this year, we offer the following information. Recycling is a daily activity for more than 100 million Americans and a great way to protect our environment and stimulate our economy. The environmental and economic premise of recycling is sound; reusing natural resources
One of my favorite parts about living in and serving the community of Edgewater is the shared attitude that no challenge is too large. Over the past two years I have been amazed at the willingness of our community to dive headfirst into difficult conversations. One of those conversations I am most excited about is
With winter in full swing, I hope that everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the season and the peacefulness of an Edgewater finally covered in snow. At a recent city council retreat, our board got much-needed time to talk about community priorities and strategize on how best to address them. Insights gained during the
The new year offers a new chance to build good habits. An important habit for us to build is recycling. Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash. Recycling turns these items into new products and can benefit your community and the environment. Join the Edgewater
There is a new mayor in town in Edgewater, but he is no stranger to this vibrant, historic, innovative and growing community. John Beltrone has been active in the civics of Edgewater since 2017. He and his wife Hannah bought their house in Edgewater in 2015 and quickly made the town their home. In those
Big changes in Edgewater! Thanks to the 2019 Traffic Calming and Mobility Plan (The Plan) the City of Edgewater is making traffic infrastructure improvements to provide safer mobility options for the community by identifying and prioritizing traffic calming and mobility improvements. The Plan also provides the framework for safer streets and slower speeds throughout the
As many of you know, I will be moving into retirement from the Edgewater Police Department on Dec. 1 and I would like to highlight some quick memories. As a new Lakewood Police Agent in 1981, I was fortunate to have developed friendships with Edgewater Police chiefs Duke Smith and (subsequently) Dan Keough. Those friendships
As I come to the end of my four years of service as your mayor and, before that, nearly nine as your city councilor, I wanted to reach out and thank the Edgewater community. Being a public official has been an important part of my life. As our community dealt with the many challenges Edgewater
Tucked away in Edgewater, on a tree-lined street, is the quaint home known as the Orum House. The house is located at 2444 Depew St., and is a historical museum belonging to the City of Edgewater. The home was built in 1889 and, according to Jefferson County records, the home is the second dwelling built
We would like to thank all the residents who participated in the 2021 Edgewater Community Survey! The feedback we received will help establish the next two years of strategic planning decisions and areas of growth. Community surveys give the City of Edgewater a current pulse on community trends and what is important to our collective
I have only cried once during a city council meeting – the night I was sworn in as a new Edgewater city councilor in late 2019. But I imagine the second time will be Tuesday, Aug. 3, during my last meeting as an Edgewater city councilor. COVID-19 has changed all our lives, and the particulars
Greetings Edgewater! As we head into August, we’re looking at continued heat and dry weather. Staying indoors during the peak heat hours and watching out for your neighbors in these times is so important. It feels as if we should be safer from the detrimental spread of COVID-19, but numbers are increasing here and all
When I was appointed to Edgewater City Council in April, I graciously stepped into a civic body that had been dedicated to keeping our community thriving during the heights of the pandemic. Subsequently, I got my vaccine and had my first post-vaccine haircut, pedicure, playdate with our baby and date night with my husband within
Volunteering on a city committee or serving in an elected office is a way to serve your community. Edgewater municipal elections are coming up and we are looking for people who want to run for office and serve the community! City council members, acting as a body, are the legislative body for Edgewater. The mayor
