NEDERLAND - Hello everyone! How are you all doing? Happy Autumn! 

It’s time for a long-overdue Mayor’s Corner. Thank you for your votes of confidence last April! I really appreciate them; and I appreciate so many things about our community!

I hope that you chose to vote in the November 5th election! This was a very important election; as are all elections. 

I hope you were able to take time to research all the people and ballot measures on the ballot, so you were well-informed when you voted. Some ballot measures were confusing, and I hope you were confident that you voted in the way that you intended.

Whatever happens during and now after the election, I believe that our community does not have to descend into the division that has infected our country. Though we do not agree on everything, we all have a lot in common, and a lot to be grateful for. And a lot on which we need to work together, now and into the future.

My second term has been a busy one. Out of the gate, one of the Trustees resigned, and we went through an appointment process and appointed Tierney Maris to the BOT. Tierney has been a great addition with her thoughtful input and calm presence.

Town Administrator Miranda Fisher took a step forward in her career and became the Town Manager for Camp Verde, Arizona. Thank you Miranda for your many years of hard work for our community. 

We had over 30 applicants for our vacant Town Administrator position and went through an intense interview process. We hired Jonathan (Jon) Cain, who had been the Deputy Town Director for the City of Idaho Springs. Jon brings a lot of experience and enthusiasm to his position with Nederland. Welcome Jon. We are lucky to have you leading our team with the Town of Nederland.

Here’s are a few highlights of the last 6+ months:

The BOT approved a Special Review Use Application from TEENS, Inc for a 99-year lease of the old Town Shop site, on which to build and operate a childcare center. Then there was a referendum, which brought the decision to the voters. About 72% of the voters voted in favor of the TEENS, Inc lease on Town land for the childcare center. It is now in the design phase.

Summer Concert Series: Thank you so much to the Town of Nederland Parks Department, the NDDA and Time Served Productions for some high-quality and very fun music events for our community. This was a very successful experiment, and we look forward to seeing how this series evolves in the future.

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office: Our Sergeant Asa Merriam got a promotion with BCSO, and Sergeant Jennifer Mendez has stepped in to lead the BCSO Deputies working in Nederland.

Housing Coordinator: We received a Local Planning Capacity Grant to hire a Housing Coordinator who we are sharing with the Town of Lyons.

Multijurisdictional Housing Authority: we received a grant and are in a Feasibility Study to determine if we can create a Multijurisdictional Housing Authority for the Peak-to-Peak Region with Gilpin County and the Town of Lyons. 

October 29, 2024, was our first 2025 Budget Work Session presentation and discussion.

November 7, 2024 (TONIGHT):  The Warren Miller Movie “SEVENTY-FIVE: A NEW CHAPTER” at the Backdoor Theatre. Please join us TONIGHT to enjoy the movie and participate in this annual fundraiser to support the Nederland Middle School High School Alpine and Nordic Ski Teams. I am the Coach of the Nederland Middle School Nordic Ski Team. 

November/December Meetings: 2025 Town Budget Public Hearing and Approval, Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Subarea Plan, Multimodal Transportation Plan, BOT Rules of Procedure & Electronic Meeting Participation Review, and other items.

PLEASE LET US KNOW what you think! We encourage all comments, and we need you to let us know if there are problems. We read all the emails, letters and comments that we receive and weigh them all as we make decisions.

• Attend BOT Meetings in-person or virtually every 1st and 3rd Tuesday with optional Work Sessions every 2nd Tuesday.

• Contact Town of Nederland, please go to: https://townofnederland.colorado.gov/contact  

• Town Hall phone: 303-258-3266. 

• Mail letter:  Town of Nederland, PO Box 396, Nederland, CO 80466

• Drop a note or make a comment directly: Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 45 W 1st Street, Nederland, CO

• Email the BOT: bot@nederlandco.org