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Posted on: March 1, 2023

City of Aspen Announces Selection of Next Police Chief

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City of Aspen Announces Selection of Next Police Chief

City Manager Sara Ott has announced that Kim Ferber has accepted a conditional offer of employment to be the City of Aspen’s new Police Chief. Ferber was selected following a comprehensive, n...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Connect with us the City on Aspen 311 Connect

ASpen 311 Connect: Submit and track service requests, report issues, ask qsk questions. aspen.gov

Aspen 311 Connect

Service request app, online portal enhances customer service

Aspen 311 Connect is the City’s customer service platform, tracking community issues to resolution. The platform includes a mobile app and online portal that will allow...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

The City of Aspen is Working to Repair Road Damages

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The continuous snowfall and large temperature swings have led to accelerated pavement deterioration. While City crews are responsible for patching flexible and rigid pavements within City right of way, City crews also participate in an agreement with the ...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

City of Aspen Election Day Results

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Thanks for voting,  Aspen, the City's election results are in.

Mayor 

  • Torre ?
  • Tracy Sutton

Council 

  • Bill Guth ?
  • Sam Rose ?
  • Skippy Mesirow
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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Aspen City Council approves new Organics Waste Diversion ordinance

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 Aspen City Council approved this week an ordinance that will prohibit organics from trash headed for landfill disposal. The first phase of Ordinance 4 will be effective Oct. 15 and applies to restaurants and retail food operators. 

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Finalists Announced for Aspen Police Chief Position

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Finalists Announced for Aspen Police Chief Position

Interviews take place next week, community invited to meet candidates March 8

The City of Aspen has narrowed the search for a new Police Chief from 44 applicants to five final candidates. The finalists wil...

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Early voting available leading up to City of Aspen Election Day

The City of Aspen ballot box in front of City Hall, located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

With the City of Aspen Municipal Election a week away, the City Clerk’s Office is reminding voters to take the proper steps to ensure their vote counts on Election Day, Tuesday, March 7.

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

City of Aspen Seeks Community Comments

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The City of Aspen Seeks Community Feedback on Palm Tree Music Festival

The City of Aspen welcomes your comments for the Palm Tree Musical Festival hosted at Aspen's Rio Grande Park on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. While the City of ...

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

The City of Aspen Launches Aspen 311 Connect

ASpen 311 Connect: Submit and track service requests, report issues, ask qsk questions. aspen.gov

The City of Aspen Launches Aspen 311 Connect

New service request app, online portal will enhance customer service

The City of Aspen announces the launch of Aspen 311 Connect, the City’s customer service platform, tracking community issues to resol...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

City of Aspen Hosts Outreach Event on Park Rental Policy Update

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Aspen Hosts Outreach Event on Park Rental Policy Update

Contacts:     Matt Kuhn, Parks Director, matt.kuhn@aspen.gov or 1-970-429-2035

Emily Ford, Communications Coordinator, emily.ford@aspen.gov...

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Posted on: December 2, 2022

City of Aspen Seeks Input on Water Efficiency Plan Update

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The City of Aspen has completed a draft of an updated Municipal Water Efficiency Plan (WEP) and is requesting public input. This plan updates the City’s 2015 Water Efficiency Plan, supporting future water conservation and efficiency activities to provide ...

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Posted on: August 2, 2022

Customer Portal Available Now for all Aspen Utility Customers

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The City of Aspen Utilities Department has been working diligently over the past year to upgrade all electric and water meters for all its customers.  The new system, called Aspen Intelligent Meters or AIM, allows customers to view and download t...

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Posted on: July 28, 2022

Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements

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Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements ProjectTraffic impacts are anticipated March through November 2022

Construction on the new Paepcke Transit Hub is underway and targeted to open in November. 

Paepcke Park is Aspen’s second busiest...

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