Lots of voices, cow bells, and a couple of butts
We were impressed by the variety of happenings going on in the city this past week. But one that really got our attention was the mostly good-natured but determined “No Kings” protest on Saturday at 120th and Sheridan.
People yelled their displeasure with the current administration and some clanged cow bells to get their points across. Plenty of signs were displayed, and one couple came wearing prosthetic cabooses.
One thing that surprised me while reporting this week: Plenty of “No Kings” protestors were from Westminster. But many of the hundreds who encircled the 120th Avenue/Sheridan Boulevard intersection were from out of town. That means people from Broomfield, Erie and Dacono came to do their part.
Most said they liked the access to a big intersection that was relatively close to busy highways like U.S. 36 and U.S. 287. “And the people here in Westminster seem so supportive,” said one woman.
A pair of protesters make a cheeky point at Westminster’s No Kings rally on March 28.
📣 “No Kings” draws hundreds to Westminster 🪧
Why it matters: Westminster joined several cities across the country and the world on Saturday to protest just about everything President Donald Trump has done over the past several months, including immigration enforcement and economic policies.
What’s happening: The next “No Kings” protest is scheduled for October 18. This gathering, set days before the November mid-term election, is aimed at issues related to “democracy and governance,” say organizers.
🚰 Westminster begins voluntary water restrictions on April 15
Why it matters: Westminster leaders say that a dwindling snow pack means residents need to cut back on their water consumption to make it through the summer and early fall without living under tighter, mandatory restrictions.
What’s happening: To give residents plenty of time to prepare, the city wants to begin voluntary restrictions on April 15. Residents are being asked to water their lawns three days out of the week in the morning and early evening.
Note: While 25% of the people who responded to last week’s poll about lawn watering restrictions said they liked Westminster’s current restrictions as they are, nearly 60% said they’d like to see them begin immediately!
🚂 Westminster residents can see the Front Range rail plan
What to know: Backers of Front Rail Passenger Rail see the system starting in Colorado Springs, picking up passengers in Denver and going all the way to Fort Collins.
They see the enterprise as a way to compensate for the failed FasTracks plan that was supposed to link communities along the Front Range.
Next step: The Front Range Passenger Rail proposal will be available for residents to see on April 29, starting at 6 p.m. at Westminster City Hall.
🔎 Weekly poll
We’ll run the results from this poll in an upcoming newsletter!
🍎 EDUCATION NEWS
A substitute teacher shortage is putting a strain on local classrooms: Read the story here ➡
Front Range Community College’s nursing program consistently earns some of the highest pass rates in Colorado on the national nursing licensure program. Over the past three years, FRCC’s program achieved pass rates of 98.1% at the Westminster campus; Readd the story here ➡
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
Monday:
City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m., City Hall
Tuesday:
Planning Commission — 7:00 p.m. (subject to approval), City Hall
Wednesday:
Kaiser North Project Meeting — 6:00 p.m., City Hall
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