On unanimous first reading, council approved an ordinance to add a 90‑day fast‑track land‑use review for qualifying income‑aligned housing projects under Prop 123; staff said the measure is voluntary for applicants and intended to preserve DOLA eligibility, while some residents urged delaying to allow more public analysis.

Council voted 10–0 to refer a ballot question that would raise the lodging tax from 1.6% to 6% and dedicate future revenues to the Broomfield Housing Authority for gap financing and housing programs; staff estimated the increase could add about $3.3 million annually.

At a Broomfield City Council–hosted forum, eight candidates seeking appointment to the Ward 1 council seat clustered around housing solutions (including preservation, new construction and interim RV parking), urged clearer Town Square communications and flagged a potential $15 million budget gap heading into 2027. The council will vote on the appointment Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.; swearing-in is March 3.

Council approves 80-foot height limit to increase housing density and affordability.

Broomfield holds resource fair for affordable housing and recognizes Shayla Martinez as champion.