Boulder County commissioners to host virtual town hall meeting

John Fryar, Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
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May 7—Boulder County residents can meet online with the Board of County Commissioners and ask questions about issues of concern during a virtual town hall set for May 13.

The goal of the meeting, county officials said in a news release, "is to give the public a chance to learn more about the county commissioners and their goals on the board, and ask questions regarding county business.".

The 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday town hall will be held on Zoom. People can attend via boco.org/Town-Hall.

"We are looking forward to this opportunity to hear from our neighbors about their concerns and engage on topics of interest to them," Board of County Commissioners Chairman Matt Jones said in a statement. "COVID-19 has cramped our ability to meet with the public. Hopefully, this meeting will be the first of many opportunities to engage this year."

Residents can submit questions or comments in advance by email to commissioners@bouldercounty.org. Include "Town Hall Question" in the subject line. Additional time will be allotted for live questions from participating residents, as well as questions the commissioners may ask participants.

"The county hasn't engaged with all residents in the past and we know there are folks who still are not aware of opportunities for assistance in the county," said Commissioner Marta Loachamin. "I look forward to increasing community engagement using this opportunity to hear from neighbors and connect them with the available help the county offers."

Commissioner Claire Levy added, "I would like to give our neighbors a chance to meet us and hear how the first five months of service have gone. As important is for us to hear from you, so I look forward to responding to questions."

The county board cannot comment during the town hall on any matters that will come up for their decisions in a land use hearing, officials noted. Issues regarding public health matters will also not be addressed at this meeting, since the Board of County Commissioners does not oversee Boulder County Public Health.