Thornton, CO
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ThorntonCO averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $492,295 -2.2% yr/yr · +4.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (42)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the 06/18/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
- Donald Lopez — Board Member
- Patrick Pacheco — Board Member
Who’s on the 08/19/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
- Flora Cardenas — Board Member
- Ben Smith
Who’s on the 08/20/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
- Ben Smith — Board Member
- Jeannette Riggans — Board Member
Who’s on the 12/19/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
- Ben Smith — Board Member
- Larry Woog
Who’s on the 2/21/24 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
- Justin — Board Member
Who’s on the 4/2/24 Planning Commission Meeting
- Jacque Phillips — Commissioner
Who’s on the 5/12/25 TASCHO
- Christyle Russell
- Drea Lucero
- Jessie Myers
- Peter Duong
- Shannon Price
- Stacey Flint
- Stephanie Ortiz
Who’s on the 6/8 TASHCO Monthly Meeting
- Amanda Pedrianes
- Amy Phillips
- Cheryn Miller-Crock
- Christyle Russell
- Gabriel Cervantes
- Jessie Myers
- Joel Duran
- Morganne Sparks
- Stacey Flint
- Stephanie Ortiz
Who’s on the 7/13/26 TASHCO Monthly Meeting
- Amanda Pedrianes
- Amy Phillips
- Cheryn Miller- Crock
- Christyle Russell
- Gabriel Cervantes
- Jessie Myers
- Joel Duran
- Morganne Sparks
- Stephanie Ortiz
Who’s on the Planning Commission Meeting
- Jeff Tompkins — Commissioner
- Bruce Thomas — Commissioner
- Randy Stutz — Commissioner
- Rebecca Vigil — Commissioner
- Rahem Mulatu
- Tim Lindow
Municipal budget
Total revenue$425.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$313.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$204.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$237.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,196 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025395 housing units ($111.5M)
🗳️ Election results (9 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2023-11-07
Janifer ''Jan'' Kulmann ✓ 16,945 · Julia Marvin 14,804
City Council Ward 4 2023-11-07
Chris Russell ✓ 5,478 · Nicole Matkowsky 4,315
City Council Ward 3 2023-11-07
David Acunto ✓ 5,891 · Mark Gormley 4,934
City Council Ward 2 2023-11-07
Roberta Ayala ✓ 3,235 · Angie Bedolla 3,193
City Council Ward 1 2023-11-07
Justin Martinez ✓ 2,085 · Eric Garcia 1,682
City Council Ward 4 2021-11-02
Karen Bigelow ✓ 4,375 · Angie Bedolla 4,236
City Council Ward 3 2021-11-02
Tony Unrein ✓ 5,275 · Kate Miya 4,207
City Council Ward 2 2021-11-02
Jessica Sandgren ✓ 2,708 · Roberta Ayala 2,202
City Council Ward 1 2021-11-02
Kathy Henson ✓ 2,651
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Recent meetings
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/29/26 Planning Session
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/29/26 Special Council Meeting
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/22/26 Council Update
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 07:00 PM
9/22/26 Council Meeting
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 06:00 PM
09/16/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
Love Sushi seeks new liquor license at 9740 Grant Street
The Thornton Local Licensing Authority is meeting to consider a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Love Sushi LLC at 9740 Grant Street, Suite 105. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a training item on unlawful assistance, with no other business items listed.
- New hotel and restaurant liquor license application by Love Sushi LLC DBA Love Sushi, 9740 Grant Street, Suite 105
- Approval of minutes from August 19, 2026 regular meeting
- Training on Unlawful Assistance
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
AGENDA
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4.
MOTION TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Minutes – August 19, 2026 Regular Meeting. (140-BC)
6.
BUSINESS
None.
7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Consideration of a New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application submitted
by Love Sushi LLC DBA Love Sushi, 9740 Grant Street, Suite 105. (HR-0098)
8.
OTHER MATTERS
A.
Training on Unlawful Assistance.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/15/26 Planning Session
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/15/26 Special Council Meeting
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 05:30 PM
BTAC
Thornton business advisory panel to review STAMP plan
The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes and agenda, receive a presentation on the STAMP plan from Long Range Planning staff, and hear staff and member updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with the STAMP plan discussion being the main substantive item.
- Approval of August 2026 minutes
- Approval of September 2026 agenda
- STAMP plan presentation by Long Range Planning (Kyle Kearns, Karen Widomski, Oscar Saucedo-Andrade)
- Staff update by Jenny Leon and Kate Bentley
- Member updates led by Pam Cosgrove
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BUSINESSES OF THORNTON ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM
In-person & Zoom: https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/85618137042
Please RSVP to Carla and let her know if you will be attending.
I.
Call to Order
(5:30 PM) Omar Moreno
II.
Approval of August 2026 Minutes
(5:31 PM) Omar Moreno
III.
Approval of September 2026 Agenda
(5:32 PM) Omar Moreno
IV.
STAMP Plan
(5:33 PM) Long Range Planning – Kyle Kearns, Karen Widomski, Oscar Saucedo-Andrade
V.
Staff Update
(6:15 PM) Jenny Leon & Kate Bentley
VI.
Member Updates
(7:00 PM) Pam Cosgrove
VII.
Adjourn
(7:30 PM) Omar Moreno
Photos: Derek & Silvia – we need new photos of you for the website!!
NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/8/26 Council Update
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
9/8/26 Council Meeting
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/8/26 Special Meeting
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 05:45 PM
9/1/26 Planning Session
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Joint Meeting with City Council and 27J
Thornton City Council and 27J Schools hold a joint networking meeting
The Thornton City Council and 27J Schools Board of Education will hold a joint meeting for the purpose of networking and establishing connections. No official Board of Education business will be conducted during this session.
- Joint networking meeting between City Council and 27J Schools Board
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Joint Meeting
Thornton City Council Members
27J Schools Board of Education Directors
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:00 PM to 5:40 PM
Thornton City Hall
Employee Breakroom
9500 Civic Center Drive
Thornton, CO 80229
1.
Dinner will be provided
2.
The Board of Education members will participate in a Joint Meeting with members of the
Thornton City Council and City Staff. Deputy Superintendent Michael Clow and Chief
Operations Officer Terry Lucero, both from 27J Schools, will also participate in the meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is for the participants to network and establish connections.
3.
Adjournment: 5:40 p.m.
No Official Board of Education business will be conducted at this meeting.
Date of Notice: August 27, 2026
BOARD OF EDUCATION JOINT MEETING - September 1, 2026
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 05:45 PM
8/25/26 Council Update
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM
8/25/26 Council Meeting
Sat Aug 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM
8/22/26 Special Council Meeting
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 06:00 PM
08/19/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
Thornton licensing board to consider three new liquor licenses
The Local Licensing Authority will hold public hearings on three new liquor license applications, including a hotel/restaurant license, a beer and wine license, and a special events permit. The board will also receive training on location restrictions. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of minutes.
- New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Waldo's Chicken and Beer, 9675 Washington Street
- New beer and wine license for Paddock Lounge, 16059 Grant Street
- Special events permit for That's How I Roll at First Street Plaza, Eastlake Rail Yard Front Porch Events
- Training on location restrictions for liquor licenses
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✓ Decided: Thornton approves two new liquor licenses and a special events permit
The Thornton Local Licensing Authority unanimously approved a hotel and restaurant liquor license for Waldo's Chicken and Beer at 9675 Washington Street, a beer and wine license for Paddock Lounge at 16059 Grant Street, and a special events permit for That's How I Roll at First Street Plaza. All three motions passed unanimously. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved hotel and restaurant liquor license for WCB Thornton, LLC DBA Waldo's Chicken and Beer (unanimous)
- Approved beer and wine license for Paddock Lounge, LLC DBA Paddock Lounge (unanimous)
- Approved special events permit for That's How I Roll at First Street Plaza (unanimous)
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
AGENDA
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 19, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4.
MOTION TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Minutes – July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting. (140-BC)
6.
BUSINESS
None.
7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Consideration of a New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application
submitted by WCB Thornton, LLC DBA Waldo's Chicken and Beer, 9675
Washington Street. (HR-0097 30725)
B.
Consideration of a New Beer and Wine Liquor License Application
submitted by Paddock Lounge, LLC DBA Paddock Lounge, 16059 Grant
Street. (BW-0020 30726)
C.
Consideration of a Special Events Permit Application for sale of Malt,
Vinous, and Spirituous Liquors submitted by That’s How I Roll to be held at
First Street Plaza, adjacent to Eastlake N-Line Station, Thornton, CO
80241, for the Eastlake Rail Yard Front Porch Events. (23546)
8.
OTHER MATTERS
A.
Training on Location Restrictions.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
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the Local Licensing Authority
MINUTES
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER – By Chairperson Jeannette Riggans at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Thornton City Hall.
2.
ROLL CALL – Those present were: Chairperson Jeannette Riggans and Members
Justin Baumgartner, Tracy Crespin, Duane Shaifer, Jan Woll, and Larry Woog.
Absent: Vice-Chairperson Ben Smith and Members Flora Cardenas and Donald
Lopez.
Chairperson Riggans stated for the record that Vice-Chairperson Smith and
Members Cardenas and Lopez’s absences are excused.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT – Tyler Jeffery, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Alex
Moore, Detective; Allison Sylvester, Detective; and Stacie Flis, Licensing
Coordinator.
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER WOOG AND SECONDED BY MEMBER
WOLL TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE AUTHORITY.
4.
MOTION TO ADMIT LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER BAUMGARTNER AND SECONDED BY
MEMBER SHAIFER TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY
CLERK'S COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE. MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE AUTHORITY.
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER WOLL AND SECONDED BY MEMBER
BAUMGARTNER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 05:45 PM
8/18/26 Planning Session
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 05:30 PM
BTAC Meeting
✓ Decided: BTAC approves $20,000 BIG grant for Liquor Cabinet
The Thornton Business Advisory Commission approved a $20,000 BIG grant for Liquor Cabinet and adopted the amended August 2026 agenda and June 2026 minutes. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $20,000 BIG grant for Liquor Cabinet (unanimous)
- Approved August 2026 agenda as amended, adding 2 grants (unanimous)
- Approved June 2026 minutes (unanimous)
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BUSINESSES OF THORNTON
ADVISORY COMMISSION
Summary Notes
August 12, 2026
In Person
Ulisses Andrade Present Jamie Klein Present
Silvia Cervantes Excused Ali Malik . Present
Pamela Cosgrove Present David Marshall Present
Paul Gurien Present Omar Moreno Present
Ann Hogan Present Todd Waufle Present
Derek Rivera Present Ramiro Ibanez Present
Maria del Carmen Excused Raquel Luna Present
Guerrero
Mirna Villa Excused
CITY REPRESENTATION
Jenny Leon, Kate Bentley, Carla Courter
Call to Order
Chairperson Moreno called the meeting to order at 5:36pm.
Approval of August 2026 Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Hogan and seconded by Commissioner Marshall to approve the
August 2026 agenda as amended, adding 2 grants.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Approval of June 2026 Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Andrade and seconded by Commissioner Cosgrove to approve the
June 2026 minutes.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
RJl Update
Jenny gave update on RJ.
BIG Grants
Liquor Cabinet
Commission reviewed and discussed grant. After discussion, grant was approved,
Motion was made by Commissioner Klein and seconded by Commissioner Cosgrove to approve the 2026
BIG grant for $20,000.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
STAFF UPDATES
Jenny and Kate gave updates.
MEMBER UPDATES
Commissioners gave updates.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:00pm
Next meeting —
September 9, 2026 @ 5:30pm at Alliance Center
Recording Secretary- Carla Courter
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Carla Courter
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 05:45 PM
8/11/26 Council Update
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM
8/11/26 Council Meeting
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 07:30 PM
8/11/26 Special TDA Meeting
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
8/11/26 Special Council Meeting
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 06:30 PM
8/10/26 TASHCO Monthly Meeting
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
AGENDA
THORNTON ARTS, SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Thornton Arts and Culture Center - 9209 Dorothy Blvd.
Zoom link: https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/84088834313
Light dinner provided for board members and staff from 6:00-6:30 p.m.
•
CALL TO ORDER
•
ROLL CALL OF BOARD
•
APPROVAL OF AGENDA*
•
APPROVAL OF MINUTES* - July
•
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
During this portion of the meeting, any member of the public may speak on any subject pertaining to the
board. Speaking time will be limited to five minutes per individual/topic with a 15-minute limit on this segment
of the agenda. If you wish to speak, please sign up with a staff member prior to the meeting.
•
NEW BUSINESS (30-45 minutes)
•
Proposed Applicant Interview Process and Candidate Evaluation Framework* - President Russell
•
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (30-45 minutes)
•
Discussion on TASHCO’s Role*– President Russell
•
STAFF REPORTS (5-10 minutes each)
•
Arts & Culture Master Plan Board Review, 9/8/2026 Council Communication and PPT* - Alisa
Zimmerman, Arts and Culture Manager
•
Public Art Update* – Written report (Erica Schmitt has moved to Economic Development)
•
Programs Update – Kassandra Mestemaker, Arts and Culture Coordinator
•
Volunteers Update - Kendra Layne, Arts and Culture Support Specialist
•
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (5-10 minutes each)
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 05:45 PM
7/28/26 Council Update
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 07:00 PM
7/28/26 Council Meeting
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $145.5M | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO Department of Defense · CONSTRUCT CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS FACILITY AT SCHRIEVER AFB, CO |
| $23.3M | PHRONESIS GLOBAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · IGF::OT::IGF. THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE THE VA WITH BA/HEA SUPPORT SERV |
| $3.8M | HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC Department of Agriculture · HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC WAOWF000795 E19 |
| $1.9M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · CO FLAP US36(1) DOWNTOWN ESTES PARK LOOP COTA/CI TASK ORDER |
| $1.8M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · AE CI/CPE SERVICES FOR WY NPS YELL 10(26), GARDNER RIVER HIGH BRIDGE - |
| $1.5M | HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC Department of Agriculture · HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC COCUX001160 E544 |
| $1.4M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · WY NPS YELL 12(2), YELLOWSTONE RIVER BRIDGE CI-II TO BE UTILIZED FOR P |
| $1.4M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · ID CLARK 6805(1), YALE-KILGORE ROAD, MP 9 TO 16.9 & ID FREMONT 6805(1) |
| $1.3M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · NM NP MULTI PMS(1), PAVEMENT PRESERVATION NEW MEXICO THIS TASK ORDER I |
| $1.3M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · CO FLAP LAR 10(1) HORSETOOTH RES AND CARTER LAKE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTI |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Adams County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+1,221 people (-$32.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)2 ({"Flood": 6, "Severe Storm": 3, "Biological": 2, "Tornado": · last Sat Mar 28, 2020)
Traffic fatalities19 (4 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments11,319 (207,227 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,140/mo (844 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy27.6% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
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Recorded votes
$425.3M
Annual budget
$237.9M
Debt outstanding
395
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$425.3M
Spending$313.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$237.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.56×
Debt-load index35 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
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