City Leadership & Roles
This elected leader often serves as the face of the city and presides over council meetings.
Who is the mayor?
These first responders protect our communities from fires and medical emergencies.
Who are firefighters and EMTs?
Cities pass these to create local laws.
What are ordinances?
One of the easiest ways for people in the region to have their voices heard. (Hint: you help people register to do this)
What is voting?
Name two cities in the RMP region whose names start with the letter “B.”
What are Brighton, Broomfield, or Bennett?
These elected officials work alongside the mayor to set policy and make decisions for the city.
Who are city council members?
Cities maintain these public spaces for recreation and community events.
What are parks and recreation areas?
Most cities build this yearly plan for how they’ll spend their money.
What is the budget?
Residents can speak during this part of public meetings.
What is public comment?
This city spans both Adams and Jefferson counties.
What is Arvada?
Many RMP cities hire this professional manager to run day-to-day operations.
Who is the city manager?
Cities use this department to fix streets, manage traffic, and clear snow.
What is public works?
Cities in our region hold these public gatherings to get input before major decisions.
What is a public hearing?
Cities have these groups to advise city councils on parks, planning, or public safety.
What are advisory boards or commissions?
The largest city by population in the RMP region. It also spans three counties: Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas.
What is Aurora?
This person provides legal advice to the city council and staff.
Who is the city attorney?
Cities run this service to make sure residents have clean drinking water.
What is the water utility?
Many cities use this type of document to plan long-term community growth.
What is a comprehensive plan?
Cities sometimes place these on the ballot for voters to decide on taxes or bonds.
What are ballot measures?
True or False: Broomfield is both a city and a county.
What is true?
These leaders manage key departments like parks, police, or public works.
Who are department directors?
Cities use this department to handle building permits and safety inspections.
What is planning and development?
Cities region use this process to involve residents in prioritizing big projects and funding.
What is community engagement or public input process?
Residents across the RMP region can stay informed by watching these, often livestreamed online.
What are city council meetings?
Colorado cities can operate under this flexible system of local control.
What is home rule?