City of Brighton

On Tuesday, Brighton City Council recognized the latest group of Brighton Performance & Leadership Academy graduates. Congratulations to Elizabeth Barczak, Margaret DeMarco, Emma Lane, AICP, and Christian Morales! With these latest graduates, Brighton employees have now implemented 49 innovation projects for a total of $1.1 million in projected annual savings. Brighton's Leadership and Performance Academy is an award-winning five-week program that teaches participants LEAN skills for identifying, analyzing, and solving pain points in their day-to-day work. It also empowers participants to lead from any seat, build winning teams, and deliver exceptional customer service both internal and external. Beginning last year, the Academy also began accepting candidates from other government entities and nonprofits. You can learn more about the Brighton Performance & Leadership Academy at https://lnkd.in/gSjQxfzF.

The City of Brighton and two city employees have been recognized with awards from the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Brighton received the 2024 sustainability award in the medium community division for the city's Streetlight LED Conversion Project, while Joseph León, infrastructure & development construction manager, was awarded 2024 Professional Manager of the Year – Administrative Management, and Joe Huerta, traffic signal supervisor, was named 2024 Outstanding Public Works Employee. The City of Brighton’s ambitious Streetlight LED Conversion Project is a collaborative effort between the sustainability and public works departments, in partnership with United Power, Inc. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvSAN_5Z

Last year, the City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department started using different type of bugs to help control weeds through the city’s open spaces. Watch the video to learn more about how the city has teamed up with the state to make this program possible:

This summer, our Public Works crews have been hard at work, tackling everything from potholes to replacing streetlights to ensure your drive through Brighton is safe. Watch the video below to see how they’re making a difference:

This summer, Metropolitan State University student Jared Jurado had the opportunity to intern with our Utilities Department, focusing on engineering. Reflecting on his experience, Jared shared, "This summer has been both rewarding and fulfilling, and I’m truly grateful for the chance to learn and grow with the engineering team." Before concluding his internship, Jared presented what he learned during his time with us. Check out the video below to hear more about his experience. If you’re interested in interning with the Utilities Department next summer, keep an eye out for a job posting early next year, or reach out to Assistant Director Emily Meek, MSES, for more information.

Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department is committed to building out the health of Brighton’s natural spaces. And recently they did just this, by adding a new pollinator garden to Bromley Farm. Watch the video below to see how the Butterfly Pavilion's Urban Prairies Project helps support these projects:

Congratulations to our 2024 Growing Grads summer interns on successfully completing their internships with the City of Brighton! This summer, 14 interns dedicated 150 hours to their respective departments, gaining valuable insights into the workings of municipal government. They also participated in weekly professional development classes to enhance their workforce skills. To learn more about the City of Brighton's Growing Grads summer internship program, visit https://lnkd.in/g4gzhuNb

The City of Brighton is excited to announce the launch of its 2024 Brighton Civic Academy, a seven-week program designed to foster civic engagement and empower residents with a comprehensive understanding of key city departments. This program offers participants a unique opportunity to gain in-depth insights into city governance, budgeting and finance, utilities, public works, police, and parks and recreation. Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gWj67CJj.

Last night, the Brighton City Council hosted its annual City BBQ. This event offers residents the opportunity to engage with city departments, learn more about local government, and connect with local nonprofits. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful night!

This week, Brighton City Council proclaimed July as Park and Recreation Month and recognized the integral role parks and recreation play in Brighton and throughout the community. Check out the Brighton Recreation Center Facebook page to see all the events planned to celebrate the month. Additionally, City Council designated July 19 as Park and Recreation Professionals Day, recognizing that the parks and recreation field is a diverse and comprehensive system that improves personal, social, environmental, and economic health. Thank you to all of our dedicated Parks and Recreation Department staff who work each day to provide recreational and developmental enrichment for children, youth, and adults, and to ensure our parks and recreational spaces are clean, safe, inclusive, welcoming, and ready to use.