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Longmont residents should expect the Envision Longmont Report to the Community to be mailed out this week with the Fall Recreation guide.
According to a press release by the City of Longmont, "Longmont’s report provides a concise summary of the City’s recent accomplishments and offers a roadmap for a more resilient and prosperous community."
This "roadmap" provides a synopsis of what's been accomplished and future plans according to the Envision Longmont Plan.
"Developed through a community-wide conversation about Longmont’s vision for the future, this plan identifies Longmont’s priorities, provides strategic guidance for the long-term needs and desires of the community, and describes ways to achieve them," states the press release.
Some of the critical issues discussed in the report include homeless solutions for Boulder County, affordable housing projects, new public safety programs, flood recovery, thriving downtown, safer roads and trails, renewable energy and Nextlight.
In addition to the citywide mailing, the report also is available at the Longmont Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St. and online at https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/annualreport.
This Week in Longmont According to the City of Longmont
2nd Friday Fall Arts Preview
The Downtown Longmont Creative District is hosting its 2nd Friday event on Friday, August 10 from 6-9 p.m. Several downtown venues will feature performing, visual and other arts groups.
In addition, Downtown Longmont is hosting a Shop Loco Shop Mob taking place all weekend long. Shoppers can enter to win a Downtown Longmont gift card by making a purchase at a participating business.
For more information on both of these events visit DowntownLongmont.com.
Sales and Use Tax Seminar
A free seminar on sales and use tax is being offered on Wednesday, August 8 at the Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a Downtown Longmont gift card. To register, email [email protected] or call 303-651-8674.
Shred Your Private Documents for Free
Residents are invited to take boxed or bagged papers to the free shred event on Saturday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is held at the Waste Diversion Center located at 140 Martain St. Participants are asked to bring an ID and a copy of your most recent Longmont utility bill. For more information, call 303-651-8416 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/wasteservices.
Recruiting On-scene Victim Advocates
The Longmont Police Department Victim Services program is seeking victim advocate volunteers. Victim advocates provide crisis intervention, support, and referrals to victims of crime and traumatic incidents. Training covers a wide variety of topics, and you’ll learn about crisis intervention and the criminal justice system. The application deadline is August 31; training begins September 11. For more information, an application and complete job description visit bit.ly/2xZVo7a or call 303-651-8855.
Register Now for Fall Activities
The Longmont Fall 2018 Recreation and Golf Services Activities Brochure is now available online at LongmontColorado.gov/rec. Events in this issue take place from September through December. Registration begins today, August 7. Residents can expect a printed version to be mailed later this week. For more information, call 303-651-8404.
In Case You Missed It
Longmont City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Boulder County Commissioners’ Agenda August 6-17
