Brighton is strategically located 20 miles north of downtown Denver, 20 minutes from Denver International Airport, and boasts excellent vistas of the Rocky Mountains. With a diverse population of approximately 40,000, there are endless activities locally and regionally.
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Mayor Gregory Mills and City Manager Michael Martinez reflected on 2024 and looked ahead to the future of Brighton during the 2025 State of the City Address today at The Armory Performing Arts Center. If you were not able to attend the State of the City Address or view the livestream, a video of the event will be available online in the near future.
Former Public Works Director Michael Woodruff wanted to bring employees from Public Works, Parks and Open Space, Utilities, and Fleet under one roof. His dream is now a reality with the opening of the Michael Woodruff Municipal Service Center. Watch the video to learn about the city’s newest facility.
On Tuesday, the City of Brighton held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Michael Woodruff Municipal Service Center.? The more than 67,000-square-foot facility, located at 503 Madison Street, provides new accommodations for staff from several departments, including fleet, parks and open space, public works and utilities — which were operating out of separate, aging facilities. It also houses a substation for the Brighton Police Department, which provides officers workspace on the north side of the City.?? The City broke ground on the center in June 2023. The facility is named after former Public Works Director Michael Woodruff, whose leadership and vision were instrumental in bringing this project to life. Woodruff retired from the City of Brighton in 2023 after a long and distinguished career in local government. He passed away in October 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer but was able to witness the groundbreaking of the center.
Today is the final day to RSVP for the 2025 Brighton State of the City address, which will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Armory Performing Arts Center. Join Mayor Gregory Mills, City Council and City Manager Michael Martinez for reflections from the past year and a look ahead to the future of Brighton. Seating is limited — please RSVP at https://lnkd.in/g3euWf5v.?The event will also be streamed live. Watch our 2024 Year in Review video below for a preview of some of the topics Mayor Mills and City Manager Martinez will be discussing during the State of the City address.
Are you between the ages 14 to 21 and looking for a paid summer internship? You better hurry-up because space is filling up fast for the Growing Grads Summer Job Launch. This all-day workshop focuses on resume writing, interviewing, and applying for jobs. Participants will also be able to apply for the Growing Grad Internship program. Watch the video below to see what internships we have to offer. ?The Summer Job Launch is Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Armory. You must register for the event at brightonco.gov/summerjobs.
2025 started off busy for Brighton’s Utilities Maintenance crew! Utility Maintenance Operations Manager Cody Henry says that in January alone, they fixed seven water main breaks across the city. After locating and repairing the breaks, they work with Public Works to restore the street holes. Curious about the process? Check out the video below to see what it takes to fix a water main break.
The City of Brighton's Festival of Lights parade may be behind us, but our Special Events team is already gearing up for the 30th anniversary of this hometown holiday tradition! Did you know it takes months of planning, collaboration across multiple city departments, and the dedication of countless volunteers to make the city’s most beloved event happen? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at all it takes to make the Festival of Lights a magical experience for our community:
On Tuesday, Brighton City Council recognized four graduates from the City's Performance and Leadership Academy. This award-winning five-week program teaches participants LEAN skills for identifying, analyzing, and solving pain points in their day-to-day work.?It also empowers participants to lead from any seat, build winning teams, and deliver exceptional internal and external customer service. Combined, these skills reinforce Brighton's core values and promote a positive culture. Graduates receive their black belt in process improvement.? Congratulations to our graduates: Recreation Coordinator Ashleigh Wilk, Aquatics Coordinator Taylor Krolopp, Victim Advocate Specialist Debiee Ruiz De Lira (not pictured), and Stormwater & Environmental Inspector Delaney Shortridge, MEM Shortridge (not pictured). To date, academy graduates have completed 54 projects and saved the city an estimated $1.2 annually. The academy is open to both city employees and external candidates. To learn more or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gSjQxfzF
?It takes a village to create holiday magic!? This month, the City of Brighton hosted back-to-back holiday events for the community, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible teamwork of our dedicated employees. From organizing logistics and building parade floats to ensuring public safety and handling countless details in between, staff from across departments worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make these celebrations a success. These events wouldn’t be possible without their dedication, hard work, and commitment to bringing joy to our community during this special time of year. We also want to thank our community volunteers who generously dedicated their time and energy, stepping in wherever needed to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Many City of Brighton employees spent part of the day acting as Santa's helpers, gift wrapping presents that will be given to children in the community. Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) receives funding for programs such as this from voluntary paycheck contributions of City employees, as well as community partner donations.