Longmont City Council Issues Statement of Solidarity
In response to the killing of George Floyd and the protests that have followed, the Longmont City Council issued a statement of solidarity recognizing the need for racial equity in our society and in support of peaceful demonstrators. Longmont City Council Member Susie Hidalgo-Fahring composed this statement and her fellow council members informally endorsed this declaration at the June 2 City Council meeting. It is expected to be officially ratified on June 16. Read the statement.

You Can Help Local Businesses Recover
Would you like to help businesses in Longmont? If you’re fortunate enough to not have been significantly affected financially by recent business closures, consider donating to the Strongmont Fund managed by the Longmont Community Foundation. This fund provides grant money to small Longmont businesses as they navigate the reopening process and adapt to new regulations. Learn more about the fund and how you can donate at LongmontFoundation.org.

Planning a Visit to Button Rock Preserve?
If you’re planning to visit Longmont’s beautiful Button Rock Preserve please keep in mind before making the 45-minute drive that public restrooms are closed, and parking is limited. Once the parking lot is full, it’s closed to additional parking until cars leave. Parking outside the designated lot, including along the road, or blocking emergency access, can get your vehicle ticketed or towed. Find rules, regulations, and answers to frequently asked questions at bit.ly/button-rock-preserve.

Seeking Sustainability Ambassadors 
Learn new job skills and contribute to Longmont’s sustainability and community resilience as a SOLL Sustainability Ambassador performing cost-saving eco-upgrades for Longmont residents. This program is being launched this summer in three Longmont neighborhoods. Free training, education, and health and safety wear are provided. For details visit bit.ly/longmontsoll, email SOLL@LongmontColorado.gov, or call 303-774-3540.

It’s Easier Than Ever to Save Water
It’s easy to save water and keep your grass healthy this summer. Sign up for a FREE sprinkler consultation through the City of Longmont in partnership with Resource Central. You’ll get a customized watering schedule that will maximize your water efficiency and keep your lawn looking green and healthy all summer long. Visit ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers or call 303-999-3824 to sign up. 

Fight the Bite!
The mosquito-borne West Nile virus can cause serious illness, even death. Protect yourself by using DEET or an alternative, dressing in long sleeves and long pants, staying inside from dusk to dawn, and draining standing water. Longmont contracts for citywide monitoring from May through October, and spraying is used when mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus are detected and exceed thresholds. To stay informed about monitoring results, the spraying schedule, and things you can do to prevent West Nile virus, visit LongmontColorado.gov/WestNile.

Longmont Museum Announces Summer Season
Although the Longmont Museum’s building remains closed to the public at this time due to COVID- 19, the Museum’s summer programming is in full swing. The Museum officially announced their summer season today with the release of their Summer 2020 Newsletter. Programming includes their popular historic Longmont walking tours, to be held in small groups and with physical distancing this June. The Museum will host both a “Historic 3rd Avenue” tour, as well as a “Historic Downtown” tour with Curator of History Erik Mason. Advanced registration is required. Visit longmontmuseum.org to learn more about and register for programs.