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A Note from Civic Results President & CEO, Heidi Williams: | |
It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year. We've been busy at Civic Results, and you'll find updates and links to our latest initiatives throughout this newsletter.
First, I'd like to congratulate our team on some exciting milestones. Maggie Graves has officially stepped into the role of Program Manager for the Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA). While I'll remain actively involved, I know the program is in great hands. Fittingly, Maggie's first week with Civic Results more than two years ago began at an MLA session focused on governance in Colorado Springs. Since then, she has supported two full cohorts and is excited to lead the program into its next chapter. If you're a mayor or council member interested in growing your leadership skills, applications for the August cohort are now open.
Christina Noto recently earned her Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado Denver. We're also thrilled to welcome Christina to Civic Results full-time as of June 1. She plans to sit for the AICP exam and will continue bringing valuable planning expertise to our work across Colorado.
I'm incredibly proud of how our organization has grown over the past few years and excited about what's ahead, including the rollout of the Future Housing Coalition Toolkit. This new resource will help communities explore practical approaches to expanding middle housing opportunities.
Thank you for your partnership and support of Civic Results and the Metro Mayors Caucus. We couldn't do this work without you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or ideas.
Warmly, | |
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Heidi K. Williams
President & CEO | |
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Apply for the MLA 2026/27 Cohort! | |
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Applications are now open for the 2026/27 cohort of the Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA)! This eight-month program empowers newly elected mayors and council members to dive into issues that matter to local government while building peer relationships along the way.
Please follow the link below to fill out the application. We also encourage you to share the link with any mayors or council members from across Colorado who might be interested. | |
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Applications are due by July 17th, 2026. Thank you! | |
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The Civic Results Team is Growing! | |
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Maggie was promoted to Municipal Leadership Academy Program Manager beginning with the 2026/2027 Cohort!
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Civic Results President & CEO Attends DRCOG's Peer Exchange Trip to Seattle | |
Earlier this month Civic Results President & CEO, Heidi Williams, joined Doug Rex and the incredible team at the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for their Peer Exchange trip to Seattle! Alongside approximately 27 elected leaders and regional staff, including Metro Mayors Caucus Executive Committee Member, Mayor Steve Conklin. Heidi spent May 6–8 collaborating with peers at the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). The itinerary was packed with forward-thinking strategies that directly parallel the challenges and opportunities we face in the Denver Metro area. | |
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April 1st, 2026 Presentations: - Senior Housing Needs and Resources - Bob Brocker, AgeWise Colorado
- Future Housing Coalition Toolkit Presentation - Christina Noto and Heidi Williams, Civic Results
- Peer Learning on Housing Innovation - MMC Members
Past presentations and notes can be found in the MMC SharePoint (for MMC Members Only). | |
Next Full Caucus Meeting: Wednesday, June 3rd 2026, 7:30 - 10 am | |
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End of Legislative Session 2026 | |
Thank you to our legislative liaison, Kara Van Stralen, as she navigated the legislative session at the state capitol on behalf of the Metro Mayors Caucus for 2026. Please see below for her overview of legislation during this year's session.
Bills MMC Took Positions On: | | | |
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Partner Organizations and Constituent Education: | |
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Upcoming Events for Civic Results: - MMC Full Caucus Meeting**: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 - Denver
- MMC Volunteer Day**: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 - Food Bank of the Rockies, Aurora
- MMC Executive Committee Meeting**: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 - Zoom
- MMC Board Meeting**: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 - Denver
- **Civic Results events are Invitation Only unless otherwise indicated.
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