Choose Our Future

Larimer County Wants Your Input

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After recently absorbing over $20 million in rising costs and implementing another $4 million in budget cuts in 2026, Larimer County faces some tough decisions.

  • We maintain an emergency reserve fund, but one natural disaster could use up these funds entirely.
  • Additional funding is needed by 2027 to avoid impacting services.
  • Many essential services residents count on will be impacted.

We value your voice and would like your input to help make the best decisions for our future together.

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Increased Demand & Rising Costs

A recent public survey found Larimer County residents value wildfire protection, safe streets, and responsible government spending. So how do we balance our services and needs when public safety related costs alone have increased over $71 million since 2017?

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Natural Disaster Preparedness

Wildland fires in areas where natural areas meet neighborhoods have become one of the biggest dangers in Colorado.

Funding for personnel and equipment to prevent, respond, and recover from natural disasters will be impacted by your input.

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Funding Essential Services

Essential services for public safety, at-risk children and families, and critical bridge and road infrastructure are on the line without additional funding. Services you count on across urban, suburban, and rural areas will be impacted by your input.

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Community Engagement Timeline

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December 2025: Community Survey
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January - March 2026: Budget Planning
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April - July 2026: Community Outreach & Input
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June - July 2026: Second Community Survey
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August 2026: County Commissioners determine next steps

Quick Poll

Which of Larimer County’s services and funding needs is most important to you?

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Impacted County Services At a Glance

  • Delivering supportive services to children, families and older adults in a health, housing, or financial crisis.
  • Protecting natural areas, residents and structures from wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters.
  • Ensuring public safety across the County, preventing crimes and enforcing laws.
  • Repairing and improving aging roads and bridges residents use every day.

We are proud to play an important role in supporting a high quality of life in Larimer County. Residents deserve to help shape and choose our future together.