LOCALBoulder CountyElected Push RTD on Rail: Debra Johnson, RTD’s new CEO is trying to manage expectations as she attempts to resuscitate the transit district, which was in trouble before COVID and has struggled more since the outbreak began. According to Colorado Public Radio, she questioned the viability of the B Line from Westminster to Longmont, whichContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update January 29, 2021 ❄”
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Licensee Alert: Compliance with COVID-19 Public Health Orders and Executive Orders
From the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Real Estate December 17, 2020: The Division of Real Estate (the “Division”) licenses and regulates the real estate brokerage, appraisal, and mortgage loan origination industries. The Division is responsible for ensuring that consumers are protected in their dealings with our licensed professionals. While we are extremelyContinue reading “Licensee Alert: Compliance with COVID-19 Public Health Orders and Executive Orders”
Regional Government Affairs Update December 8, 2020 🎁
LOCAL Boulder CountyCommissioners Approve Changes to Short-Term Rental Regulations: On December 3 the Board of County Commissioners approved revisions to Boulder County’s short-term rental (STR) requirements. The County made the changes because of concerns expressed concerning how STRs — especially vacation rentals — reduce housing stock, decrease housing affordability and impact the rural character ofContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update December 8, 2020 🎁”
Regional Government Affairs Update November 9, 2020 🏡
LOCALBoulder CountyDemocrats Continue Winning Tradition: Boulder County voters elected two more Democrats to replace term-limited Deb Gardner and Elise Jones on the Boulder County Board of Commissioners. LAR-endorsed candidate James Crowder was defeated by Marta Loachamin, who received 76 percent of the votes for the District 2 seat. Loachamin and Claire Levy (District 1) willContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update November 9, 2020 🏡”
Regional Government Affairs Update October 5, 2020🍂
LOCAL Boulder County LongmontLate Fee Moratorium: The City Council decided to move forward with an ordinance that temporarily prohibits property owners from charging late fees to tenants who are late with rental payments because of COVID-related hardships. Staff told the Council there no data as to how many residents are behind on rent payments becauseContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update October 5, 2020🍂”
Regional Government Affairs Update September 21, 2020 🍃
LOCAL Boulder County BoulderNo Occupancy Moratorium: At the September 15 Council meeting Rachel Friend and Aaron Brockett advocated for a resolution to allow households to exceed current occupancy limits in Boulder until May 31. Friend reminded the Council that in July Governor Polis had asked cities to temporarily suspend occupancy limits during the COVID pandemic.Continue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update September 21, 2020 🍃”
Regional Government Affairs Update July 7, 2020 🐞🌻
LOCAL Boulder County Realtor® Wins Primary Longmont Council Begins Review of Climate Plan Larimer County County Allows Open Houses With Unique Requirement Surprises in Larimer Commissioner Primary Races Weld County Primary Results Defy Conventional Wisdom REGION Primary Races Featured Recognizable Names STATE State Amends Order, Allows Open Houses NATION Congress Extends PPP House Passes InfrastructureContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update July 7, 2020 🐞🌻”
Regional Government Affairs Update March 31, 2020 🌸🌷
In this issue… LOCAL County Shelter in Place Orders Key Issues Postponed COLORADO Association of REALTORS® CAR COVID-19 Portal STATE State Order NATION President Signs CARES Act Information from NAR LOCAL County Shelter in Place Orders: Last week Boulder and Larimer Counties issued Shelter in Place orders for all residents. Local orders that areContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update March 31, 2020 🌸🌷”
Regional Government Affairs Update February 26, 2020 🏡
In this issue… LOCAL Boulder County Boulder Council Passes Construction, Energy Code Updates 2020 Priorities Longmont Ordinance to Prohibit Residential Metro Districts Passes First Reading Broomfield City/County Council Passes Inclusionary Housing on First Reading Larimer County Fort Collins Montava Project Receives More Approvals Land Bank Purchase Approved Weld County Council Appoints Ross COLORADO ASSOCIATION OFContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update February 26, 2020 🏡”
Regional Government Affairs Update February 6, 2020 🐦
In this issue… LOCAL Boulder County Boulder ADU Changes Approved Erie Steady Growth in New Homes Competitive Election in Erie Lafayette City Updates Comp Plan Longmont Christensen Calls for Radon Disclosure Council to Consider Repeal of Residential Metro Districts Louisville Council’s 2020 Work Plan Broomfield City/County Broomfield Poised to Consider Inclusionary Housing OrdinanceContinue reading “Regional Government Affairs Update February 6, 2020 🐦”
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