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Op-ed: Mike Butler: Longmont Public Safety Chief: Ideas to help the Homeless in Our Community

Op-ed: Mike Butler: Longmont Public Safety Chief: Ideas to help the Homeless in Our Community

The following is an email forwarded to the Longmont Observer from Deputy Chief Jeff Satur. The original email came from Public Safety Chief Mike Butler. The email was sent in hopes to add clarification to the term "Toxic Charity.
Fishing for Adventure

Fishing for Adventure

Submitted by John Eastman, Senior District Executive of Boy Scouts of America, Longs Peak Council: The Fishing Derby started out just like past years for Cub Pack 673 of Longmont (chartered by Hygiene United Methodist Church), but this year a surpris
Morning Brief: Aviation Support License Plates Available August 6

Morning Brief: Aviation Support License Plates Available August 6

Photo from Longmont Airport Community Twitter post Written by Macie May: According to a Tweet from the Longmont Airport Community, "Another way to show support for the aviation community in Longmont and across Colorado is this license plate.
Op-ed: Bonnie Finley: Longmont City Council Member: Numbers Don’t Lie

Op-ed: Bonnie Finley: Longmont City Council Member: Numbers Don’t Lie

Affordable housing is in the news frequently these days. Some politicians would have you believe nothing has been done to help Longmont’s affordable housing situation these last few years.
Morning Brief: Longmont Power and Communications Launches Kids' Corner

Morning Brief: Longmont Power and Communications Launches Kids' Corner

LPC Kids' Corner (Photo from City of Longmont Website) Written by Macie May: Longmont Power and Communication (LPC) recently launched their Kids' Corner for electric education.
Interview with Pastor Gary Jefferson, CEO of Agape Family Services

Interview with Pastor Gary Jefferson, CEO of Agape Family Services

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Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

Film Night, Friday, July 6, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Longmont Police Report: July 5, 2018

Longmont Police Report: July 5, 2018

STABBING On July 5, 2018 Longmont Police responded to a report of a stabbing victim at Longmont United Hospital. It was later determined the incident occurred near the 2200 blk of Pratt St.
Video: Longmont City Council Friday Work Session, July 6, 2018

Video: Longmont City Council Friday Work Session, July 6, 2018

Op-ed: Mike Butler Longmont Public Safety Chief: Consumerism Versus Citizenship

Op-ed: Mike Butler Longmont Public Safety Chief: Consumerism Versus Citizenship

I have been in the pubic safety industry for a while and what I know is that police and fire services often respond to the residuals and symptoms of many, many underlying social issues.