Agenda
State of the City
Update: HOA Town Halls
“Obi’s City Council Lately”
Westminster State of the City
On October 17, during our annual Westy Fest celebration in City Park, the Mayor delivered our first-ever, public State of the City address sharing highlights and City Council actions from the past year and a look at what’s ahead for Westminster.
I’m thankful for all that our City Council has accomplished together. For decades, my constituents in Westminster were fed a mythology that government can either balance the budget or invest in the real needs of people…but not both. I believe municipal government can invest in roads, open space, public safety, and core infrastructure while also taking direct, practical action to make life more affordable for working families.
Over the past year, I’m proud to have spearheaded the development and passage of these initiatives and helped bring affordability to the forefront of our work:
Established community-led Utility Affordability Advisory Board which led to first-ever reduction in water rates for essential indoor use for single family and multifamily residents
Established new Westminster Downpayment Assistance Program for first-time homebuyers
Eliminated sales tax on infant formula, diapers and feminine hygiene products
Eliminated property tax for Childcare providers via a new 100% rebate program
Prioritized childcare affordability in Westminster’s Strategic Plan, setting a new standard for municipal childcare leadership in Colorado
Adopted a landmark 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment recognizing childcare as essential infrastructure and established zoning by right by opening all safe zoning types to childcare providers
Historic expansion of local food production to provide cheaper eggs
Ended mass surveillance and initiated policy development for citywide privacy protections
Past Stops:
May 28: Home Farm HOA w/ special guest Councilmember Jack Johnson
June 17: Silo Townhomes HOA w/ special guest Councilmember Adam Barajas
August 1: Stratford Lakes HOA w/ special guest Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Nurmela
September 29: Westcliff HOA w/ special guest Councilmember Amber Hott
Westcliff HOA Town Hall:
I launched this HOA town hall series to build better connections with our residents that live in HOAs, which comprise almost 65% of the entire city. On September 29, Councilmember Hott and I had a wonderful time speaking with residents at Westcliff Neighborhood Park about housing affordability, development concerns, water conservation and city budget priorities. As always, I compiled a list of follow-up items (community requests and questions) for prioritization to city staff. All captured on this website: https://www.voteobi.com/obi-ezeadi-hoa-townhalls
Upcoming Stop:
Nov 10 at 6PM, Arrowhead HOA w/ special guest State Rep Lori Goldstein
Obi’s City Council Lately (Sep-Oct)
My quick summary of just SOME key updates and decisions from Westminster City Council these past couple of months:
Council established official support for 2026 ballot measures: support for Amendment 87 and Proposition NN; support Ballot Issue 7A, 5A, 5B, 4B
Council voted (7-0) to direct staff to develop a citywide Surveillance Policy, terminate existing Flock/ALPR camera contracts, implement a moratorium on new fixed vehicle surveillance tech and reverse the legislative policy statement opposing ALPR restrictions
Free Recycling: Council gave direction to mandate (from trash companies) free residential recycling (funded by the state’s Producer Responsibility Program), require compost service offerings, implement bin-based trash pricing, and enforce fines for single-use plastics/polystyrene
Established a permanent, community-led “Utility Affordability Advisory Board” (which led to our first-ever reduction of water rates for essential indoor use)
Passed stormwater fee increases to address 309 critical pipe failures
Passed 2026 budget, creation of the Department of General Services, Pay Plans and mill levy (we continue to have the lowest property tax mill levy contribution in Colorado and one of the lowest in the nation)
Passed Event Center regulations
Approved the Comprehensive Plan amendment and Preliminary Development Plan for a 136,000-square-foot medical facility (Kaiser North) redevelopment at 112th and Huron, featuring a pollinator trail and expanded services
Passed Judge Lantagne’s 2027 salary/agreement
Approved a revised regional Cold Weather Shelter IGA for the unhoused
Passed density bonuses and parking reductions for affordable housing projects, setting the Area Median Income (AMI) threshold for rental housing at 60%
Approved preliminary development plan for the Mandalay Gardens “Smiles for Miles” employment flex project, noting its contextually sensitive design
Six “Affordability Series” sessions reached 334 residents; top concerns were housing (24%), food (21%), energy (12%), and insurance (11.4%)
City Hall will serve as a polling location for Adams and Jefferson counties on Nov 2
In my Councilor comments on Sep 21, I highlighted the launch of my 4th annual Westminster Food Drive, running through December 21st, benefiting Fish of Westminster and Growing Home. In partnership with Westy Dog Park Guardians and Councilor Adam Barajas, 14 volunteers and 30 participating collection locations/businesses
In my Councilor comments on October 12, I recognized firefighters that received awards at the annual Firefighter Award Ceremony. I wanted to honor the profound bravery of the men and women who risk everything to protect the lives of our residents. Some stories I shared:
* Chris Harrington founded the First Minute Project for school Stop the Bleed training.
* Danny Fitch was honored for his 32-year career and wildland team leadership.
* Devin Weeden, Jeff Graham, Martin Perez, Matt Freeman, Jim Gagliano, and Brian Hart revived a dog from a fire.
* Kade Bennett, Jen Blakesley, Jacob O’Neill, Luke Paradise, Brandon Cosgrove, and Danny Fitch saved a man at the pool.
* Nick Gonzalez, Anthony Lopez, Matt Meyer, Jordan Mulani, Stacy Spreuer, and Cody King used the whole blood program to treat a patient.
About Obi Ezeadi
Obi Ezeadi is a first-generation American, City Councilor and former first responder (EMT) 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 best-in-class Firefighter Collective Bargaining Resolution and Enhanced Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement
Led establishment of first-ever Westminster Downpayment Assistance Program
Expanded open space and parks
Led integration of Childcare as essential infrastructure in Westminster’s Strategic Plan
Established zoning by-right for Childcare providers in 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Led creation of Childcare provider property tax rebate program
Led sales tax exemption for infant formula, diapers, period products, and adult incontinence diapers
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 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