Superior Town Council

The Superior Town Council serves as the legislative and policy-making body for the Town of Superior, Colorado, a home-rule municipality in Boulder County ^[1][1] Town of Superior. "Town Council." Town of Superior, Colorado, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Town-Council. The council consists of seven members, including a Mayor and six Council Members, who are elected by popular vote to four-year terms ^[1][1] Town of Superior. "Town Council." Town of Superior, Colorado, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Town-Council. Under its legal mandate, the council adopts ordinances, approves resolutions, and appropriates funds to manage town business and services ^[1][1] Town of Superior. "Town Council." Town of Superior, Colorado, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Town-Council. The body oversees the Town Manager and provides direction to various advisory committees, including the Planning Commission and the Transportation Safety Committee ^[1][1] Town of Superior. "Town Council." Town of Superior, Colorado, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Town-Council. Superior maintains a population of approximately 13,361 residents and manages a 2026 budget of $76.2 million to support infrastructure, public safety, and parks ^[7][7] Town of Superior. "TOWN OF SUPERIOR 2026 Budget Revenues and Expenditures." Town of Superior, Colorado, Oct. 2025, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/25132/638647065091770000.

Historical Background

William C. Hake founded Superior in 1896 following the 1864 discovery of high-quality coal on his homestead ^[10][10] History Colorado. "Remains of the Day." History Colorado, 16 Sept. 2022, https://www.historycolorado.org/story/2022/09/16/remains-day. The town was named for the "superior" grade of its coal and was formally incorporated on June 4, 1904 ^[10][10] History Colorado. "Remains of the Day." History Colorado, 16 Sept. 2022, https://www.historycolorado.org/story/2022/09/16/remains-day. For decades, the Industrial Mine served as the town's primary economic driver until its closure in 1945 ^[10][10] History Colorado. "Remains of the Day." History Colorado, 16 Sept. 2022, https://www.historycolorado.org/story/2022/09/16/remains-day. Following the mine's closure, Superior transitioned into a quiet farming and ranching community with a population of only 250 for many years ^[10][10] History Colorado. "Remains of the Day." History Colorado, 16 Sept. 2022, https://www.historycolorado.org/story/2022/09/16/remains-day. Significant residential growth began in the 1990s with the development of Rock Creek Ranch ^[10][10] History Colorado. "Remains of the Day." History Colorado, 16 Sept. 2022, https://www.historycolorado.org/story/2022/09/16/remains-day. On December 30, 2021, the town faced its most significant modern crisis when the Marshall Fire destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses ^[1][1] Town of Superior. "Town Council." Town of Superior, Colorado, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Town-Council.

Current Events

As of March 2026, the Superior Town Council is focused on long-term recovery and infrastructure modernization ^[1][1] Town of Superior. "Town Council." Town of Superior, Colorado, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Town-Council. On January 15, 2026, the town transitioned its wildfire assistance into a consolidated Recovery Support Program to aid residents through 2027 ^[3][3] Town of Superior. "Recovery Support Program Launched for Marshall Fire Survivors." Town of Superior, Colorado, 22 Jan. 2026, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Home/Components/News/News/5766/18. In March 2026, the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Superior's noise-related lawsuit against Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, though it allowed a lead pollution claim to proceed ^[12][12] Colorado Bar Association. "Town of Superior v. Board of County Commissioners." Colorado Lawyer, 12 Mar. 2026, https://www.cobar.org/Portals/COBAR/Repository/Opinions/Appellate/COA/2026/25CA0836.pdf. The council approved a $76.2 million budget for 2026, which includes a 9% increase in landscape fees and funding for major projects like the Rock Creek Parkway reconstruction ^[7][7] Town of Superior. "TOWN OF SUPERIOR 2026 Budget Revenues and Expenditures." Town of Superior, Colorado, Oct. 2025, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/25132/638647065091770000. Groundbreaking occurred in March 2026 for the Kite Route Crossing project, which will provide 50 affordable housing units for seniors ^[18]. Mayor Mark Lacis continues to lead the council as they prepare for the November 4, 2026, municipal elections ^[1][1] Town of Superior. "Town Council." Town of Superior, Colorado, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Town-Council.