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Election • November 3, 2026
NIWOT & BOULDER COUNTY
What Changes. What Stays the Same.
Stewarding the place we love — together.
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The Biggest Misconception
Incorporation is NOT leaving Boulder County.
We remain part of
Boulder County
We remain part of
Colorado
We remain in
St. Vrain Valley Schools
We keep our
Partners & Providers
Incorporation adds local control. It does not replace county services.
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What Stays the Same
County services continue.
Public Health
Human Services
Workforce Boulder County
Area Agency on Aging
Veterans Services
Elections
Property Assessment
Property Tax Collection
Clerk & Recorder
Open Space & Regional Parks
Sheriff
District Attorney
Courts
Emergency Management
These essential services remain county services after incorporation.
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Services You Keep
Special districts & partners continue their work.
Fire Protection
Mountain View Fire Rescue
Water
Left Hand Water District
Sewer
Niwot Sanitation District
Schools
St. Vrain Valley Schools
Transit
RTD
Utilities
Xcel Energy & others
All unchanged. You keep the providers you rely on today.
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What Actually Changes
Local decisions become local decisions.
Today
Boulder County decides:
- Zoning
- Development approvals
- Road priorities
- Downtown planning
- Community character
- Certain local regulations
→
After incorporation
The Town of Niwot decides:
- Zoning
- Development approvals
- Road priorities
- Downtown planning
- Community character
- Certain local regulations
Same list of decisions. Made by leaders elected by Niwot residents.
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Public Safety & Justice
The system residents rely on does not change.
Law Enforcement
Contract with Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.
Fire & EMS
Mountain View Fire Rescue continues to provide fire and emergency medical services.
Criminal Prosecution
Boulder County District Attorney prosecutes criminal cases.
Jail
Boulder County Jail remains the county jail.
Courts
County and District Courts remain the same.
The criminal justice system remains the same. Residents experience continuity, not disruption.
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A Continuing Relationship
Boulder County remains an important partner.
County services
- Health & Human Services
- Area Agency on Aging
- Workforce Programs
- Justice System
- Open Space & Trails
- Regional Programs
- Emergency Management
Working together
for Niwot
Town services
- Local Roads & Maintenance
- Zoning & Development
- Planning & Community Character
- Downtown Vitality
- Parks, Trails & Beautification
- Local Events & Programs
Partnership. Coordination. Better results.
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Governance Focused on Niwot
Today vs. an incorporated Niwot.
Today: unincorporated
Niwot is represented within Boulder County.
~1.3%
of county voters
vs.
After: incorporated Niwot
Niwot is governed by leaders elected by Niwot residents.
100%
accountable to Niwot
More local voice. More local accountability. Better outcomes.
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A Simple Way to Think About It
County functions stay. Local functions come home.
County functions
stay county functions
stay county functions
- Courts & Jury System
- District Attorney
- Sheriff & Jail
- Public Health
- Human Services
- Workforce Programs
- Area Agency on Aging
- Elections
- Property Taxes
- Open Space
- Emergency Management
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Local functions
become local functions
become local functions
- Zoning & Land Use
- Development Approvals
- Local Roads & Sidewalks
- Downtown Improvements
- Community Character
- Local Business Regulations
- Parks & Trails (where owned)
- Events & Local Programs
=
Better local decisions.
Stronger community.
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The Ask
Keep county services. Gain a local voice.
Incorporation is not about replacing Boulder County. It is about ensuring that decisions affecting Niwot are made by officials elected by Niwot residents.
Stewarding the place we love — together.
Full FAQ:niwot.town/faq
Business briefing:niwot.town/for-businesses
Tax calculator:niwot.town/tax-calculator
Committee & sources:niwot.town
Paid for by the Niwot Incorporation Committee. Educational material · Election November 3, 2026.