HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 - RESO 14 - Home RuleCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 14
Series of 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO STATE LEGISLATION
INFRINGING UPON HOME RULE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Home Rule is a system of government whereby a state delegates
authority to legislate matters of local concern to local governments; and
WHEREAS, in 1902, Colorado voters amended the Constitution to grant Home
Rule authority to cities; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, Wheat Ridge voters exercised the constitutional right to
become a Home Rule municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge cherishes the principles of municipal
autonomy enshrined in the Colorado Constitution and affirmed by the establishment of
Home Rule authority; and
WHEREAS, the ability of municipalities to govern themselves according to the
needs and preferences of their residents is fundamental to the principles of democracy
supported by the City of Wheat Ridge; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Legislature is currently considering and is anticipated
to continue proposing legislation that threatens to undermine Home Rule authority and
the principles of local control supported by the City; and
WHEREAS, this legislation encroaches upon the rights and powers of local
governments to enact or maintain ordinances, regulations, and policies that are tailored
to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local communities; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of state mandates and preemptions upon
municipalities hinders the ability of the City of Wheat Ridge to effectively respond to the
diverse needs and interests of our residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
1. The City of Wheat Ridge fundamentally opposes all legislation infringing upon the
City’s Home Rule authority.
2. The City of Wheat Ridge authorizes its elected officials and staff to oppose all
legislation infringing upon the City’s Home Rule authority.
3. The City of Wheat Ridge pledges to work collaboratively with other municipalities
across the state to protect and defend Home Rule authority against any
encroachments by state legislation.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 25th day of March 2024
ATTEST:
Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Bud Starker, Mayor