Chicken update + Invitation to Two Special Westminster events
And an update on cheaper eggs in Westminster
I’ve been working to build a new model for local government that brings policy back to real life and expands the imagination of what a municipality can do for its residents, particularly around childcare, housing, groceries, and utilities.
Read Obi’s Childcare Policy Update here.
Read Obi’s Housing Policy Update here.
Policy Update: the chicken ordinance!
Last week, in partnership with Councilmember Adam Barajas, I introduced a policy amendment to City Council to scale the allowable number of backyard chickens based on lot size as a small but powerful way of opening up access to cheaper local eggs in Westminster.
The proposal, now affectionately known as the “chicken ordinance,” has already been covered by multiple news outlets with playful, positive headlines, and a serious point: families need more tools to afford food.
The request to bring forward a draft resolution was approved and will be presented on June 22. Staff will lay out key questions and decision points for Council direction, then bring it forward for First Reading on July 6. If a majority of Council approves it, the second and final reading will occur on July 29.
Stay tuned!
Special Invitation #1
Westminster Community Update with City Council and our City Manager
- When: Tuesday, June 16 (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
- Where: Swim and Fitness Center (3290 W 76th Ave, Westminster).
- What: This month’s conversation will focus on the City’s roadway infrastructure including neighborhood streets, roadway maintenance, and the long-term investments needed to keep our city safe, reliable, and affordable. The meeting will cover the current condition of local roads and other critical infrastructure and share how voter‑approved Ballot Measure 3H is already making a difference, including the first 3H‑funded neighborhood paving project completed in Historic Westminster’s Appleblossom area.
Special Invitation #2
Silo Townhomes HOA Town Hall
- When: Wednesday, June 17 (6:00 to 7:30 pm)
- Where: 8100 W 90th Ave, Westminster
- What: The next stop of my tour across the many HOAs of Westminster to hear concerns, ideas and questions from their residents. 65% of Westminster is comprised of HOAs yet we do not have a strong relationship between the city government and our HOAs.
My detailed summary from last month’s Home Farm HOA Town Hall (with special guest Jack Johnson) can be found on this new page: https://www.voteobi.com/obi-ezeadi-hoa-townhalls
About Obi Ezeadi
Obi Ezeadi is a first-generation American, first responder (EMT) and City Councilor who champions economic, democratic, and personal freedoms for all of Westminster. He was recently re-elected to Westminster City Council with a record-breaking vote total and is prioritizing affordability in this final term. Obi came in as an outsider and delivered:
Led integration of Childcare as essential infrastructure in Westminster’s Strategic Plan
Established zoning by-right for Childcare providers in 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Expanded open space and parks
Expanded housing options (condos, townhomes, housing people can afford)
Made water more affordable and secured clean water for generations
Increased Mental health support
First-ever gun violence proclamation
First-ever Collective Bargaining Agreement for Police
Led best-in-class Firefighter Collective Bargaining Resolution and Enhanced Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement
Led the establishment of free transport service for seniors & disabled residents
Drove police vacancies down from a region-worst 13% to an area-leading 1%
Cut car thefts by 50%
Invested to solve unhoused crisis
Elevated transparency and accountability with our residents