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October: A Month of Awareness, Appreciation, and Community

October is best known for colorful fall leaves, pumpkin patches, and Halloween, but it is also a month dedicated to several important causes and celebrations. Most notably, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign that promotes education, early detection, and support for those affected by breast cancer. Throughout the month, communities across the

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Charity Campfield October 1, 2026
Mountain View

Halloween in Mountain View

Spooky Season is upon us! October is the time for carving pumpkins, drinking apple cider, and celebrating Halloween. Those of us here at Mountain View Town Hall wanted to share some ways to stay safe. Safety Tips Keep the scary stuff on your screen, and off the street. Officer Amezquita’s favorite Halloween movie is Trick

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Rachel Wagner October 1, 2026
Mountain View

Mountain View Council’s Past, Paving the Way for the Future

This September marks 122 years since the Town of Mountain View was officially incorporated in 1904. Before its incorporation, John Brisben Walker purchased what was then known as Berkeley Farm in 1878. Less than a decade later, the Berkeley Annex subdivision was platted, laying the foundation for the neighborhood that would eventually become the Town

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Rachel Wagner August 31, 2026
Mountain View

Budget Season Begins: How Mountain View Plans for the Year Ahead

If you drove past Town Hall this month and wondered why staff seem to be buried in spreadsheets a little earlier than usual, there’s a good reason: August is when Mountain View’s annual budget process quietly kicks into gear. It doesn’t come with fireworks or ribbon-cuttings, but the budget is one of the most important

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Charity Campfield August 1, 2026
Mountain View

America at 250: Mountain View’s Past, Present, and Future

This July, communities across the country are beginning to mark America’s 250th birthday, which will be officially celebrated in 2026. It is a natural moment to look back at where we’ve come from and to look ahead at what kind of community we want to be in the next generation. For our twelveblock Town of

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Charity Campfield July 1, 2026
Mountain View

Mountain View’s Town Charter

Mountain View voters will soon decide whether to amend the Town Charter to adopt a Council-Manager form of government, a change that would reshape how executive authority is assigned and how day-to-day leadership is structured. Mountain View currently operates under a Mayor-Council form of government, where the Town Charter assigns executive responsibility to an elected

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Charity Campfield June 2, 2026
Mountain View

Mountain View Residents Asked to Watch Water Use as Restrictions Begin

Mountain View residents are being asked to pay close attention to outdoor watering rules this spring as drought concerns continue across the Front Range. Because water service in the community is split between Denver Water and the Wheat Ridge Water District, the restrictions and watering schedules are not the same for every household. Some homes

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Charity Campfield May 5, 2026
Mountain View

How to Stay Engaged in Mountain View This Spring

Mountain View may be small in size, but this spring we have big opportunities to get involved and shape the future of our town. As your Town Administrator, I want to invite every neighbor to take part in three simple ways: chime in, clean up, and show up. 1. Chime In: Mountain View Police Department

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Charity Campfield April 1, 2026
Mountain View

Update to the Mountain View Code and Character Project

The Town of Mountain View successfully completed its first workshop for the Mountain View Code and Character (MVCC) project on February 9, 2026. Town Attorney Austin Pierce Flanagan led a guided conversation with Town Council about the town’s current zoning, shared proposed options for moving forward, and received specific direction on the next steps for

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Charity Campfield March 3, 2026
Mountain View

A Year in Review: Mountain View’s Work in 2025

In 2025, the Town of Mountain View navigated elections, staffing transitions, major policy updates, and significant infrastructure and public safety work. Throughout the year, Mayor Mitcham, Town Council and staff focused on maintaining and improving essential services, strengthening internal systems, and continuing long-term planning while responding to immediate community needs. What follows is a broad,

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Town of Mountain View Staff February 3, 2026
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Key Actions Taken in Mountain View Town Council Meeting

The Mountain View Town Council held their meeting remotely on Monday, January 12, 2026. The meeting was held remotely due to current technical issues with both hybrid and in-person meetings. The meeting included votes on governance and administrative authority. Therefore a summary of those decisions is provided below.  Potential Ballot Question on Town Government Structure

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Town of Mountain View Staff February 3, 2026
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Mountain View Updates

Mountain View Community Forums Coming in 2026 In 2026, the Town of Mountain View will continue offering Community Forums designed to create additional opportunities for connection, conversation, and community input outside of regular Council meetings and workshops. They will generally be held on the third Saturday of most months. Mayor and Council Community Forums provide

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Town of Mountain View Staff January 3, 2026
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A Mayor’s Vision for Mountain View – 2026

Over the past four years, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on what makes a small town function well—not just operationally, but humanly. Again and again, I return to the same conclusion: kindness matters. And not just kindness between neighbors, but kindness within governance itself. For me, the truest expression of kindness

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Emilie Mitcham January 3, 2026
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How to Stay Engaged in Mountain View

Staying connected to what’s happening in Mountain View is easier than ever, and we want all community members to feel informed, welcomed, and involved. Whether you prefer attending meetings, reading updates at home, following along online, or joining neighbors at local events, there are many ways to stay in the loop. Attend Council Meetings The

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Town of Mountain View Staff December 3, 2025
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Looking Back on 2025: A Year of Growth, Connection, and Steady Progress

As we reach the end of 2025 and head into the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on just how much our little town accomplished together this year. For a community of only 12 square blocks, Mountain View is mighty in its energy, resilience, and commitment to each other. We began the year with Council

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Emilie Mitcham December 3, 2025
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Building the Future of Mountain View, Together

Mountain View is beginning one of the most important projects a town can undertake—a full update to our zoning and land use code. This is more than a technical rewrite; it’s a chance to shape the look and feel of our community for decades to come. Our current zoning code is many decades old. It

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Emilie Mitcham November 5, 2025
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An Interview with Mountain View’s Police Chief Nesbitt

As part of our October focus on safety, we asked Chief Michael Nesbitt to share a little bit about himself. His answers reveal not only his dedication to law enforcement, but also his belief in the everyday connections that make our community stronger. What first inspired you to go into law enforcement? A big part

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Town of Mountain View Staff October 1, 2025
Mountain View

The Safety We Share

October is the season when we decorate our houses with spider webs, carve jack-o’-lanterns, and help our children visit their neighbors dressed as ghosts, superheroes, and witches. Halloween is a celebration of make-believe fears, the kind we can laugh at after the trick-or-treating is over. But this month also offers a chance to reflect on

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Emilie Mitcham October 1, 2025
Mountain View

It’s Municipal Budgeting Time! Let’s Talk!

Residents of Mountain View have been stepping up to learn how the Town sets elected officials pay, our short-term and long-term budget goals, and what it means to operate under a “strong mayor” system. Here’s a good starting place with some general facts: Mayor’s Pay In Mountain View, the Mayor currently earns $37,500 per year, while

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Laura Dennis September 3, 2025
Mountain View

Finding Our Milestones Together

Mountain View is at its best when we celebrate the milestones—both personal and civic—that connect us. Milestones remind us how far we’ve come and what we can accomplish when we work together. Five years ago, only a handful of neighbors received the agenda packets for council meetings. Today, ninety-eight of you do! That’s a milestone

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Emilie Mitcham September 3, 2025
Mountain View

The Great Green Gauntlet

The Town of Mountain View would like to be known for its lush landscapes, verdant gardens, and the occasional rogue shrub that believes it’s a mighty oak. But lately, our beautiful botanical abundance has started to stage a silent takeover, turning our quaint sidewalks into treacherous obstacle courses and our streets into arboreal tunnels. “We

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David Nugent September 3, 2025
Mountain View

What Should the Mountain View Mayor Be Paid? Town Voters’ Voices Matter!

Just a few years ago, Mountain View faced real challenges. We had decades of deferred maintenance and no long-term financial plan. Alleys were overrun with weeds and trash. Town Hall staff didn’t function as the integrated team residents deserved. Our police department was dedicated but under-resourced. Residents had little support with home projects, and basic

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Emilie Mitcham August 6, 2025
Mountain View

Permit Me to Save You a Headache!

In a small town like ours, it’s common to want to fix things up yourself—whether it’s replacing an old fence, redoing your porch, or patching a cracked sidewalk.  Picture this: it’s Sunday morning, and there you are, armed with a hammer, a dream, and the sense that the YouTube tutorial you just watched can guide

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David Nugent August 6, 2025
Mountain View

From the Mayor’s Desk – Celebrating Together

One of the greatest gifts of living in a small town like Mountain View is how closely our lives are woven together. In a big city, it’s easy to feel lost in the crowd. But here, we celebrate each other’s milestones as neighbors and friends. This week, I was reminded once again of this beautiful

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Emilie Mitcham July 1, 2025
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