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Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Announces High Level of Local Government Compliance with Colorado Law

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is pleased to report a high rate of compliance and compliance in progress among subject jurisdictions with various laws related to strategic growth, in many cases well ahead of the statutory deadline. As required by Governor Polis’ May 16, 2025 Executive Order (EO) Regarding Strategic Growth through Compliance with State Laws (D 2025 005), DOLA made an initial determination of the compliance status of local governments subject to seven laws included in the 2024 and 2025 strategic growth legislation.

Feedback Opportunity: DRAFT Transect and Scenario Analysis for Statewide Strategic Growth Report

Senate Bill 24-174 requires DOLA to create two statewide reports: the Strategic Growth Report (due October 30, 2025) and the Natural Land and Agricultural Opportunities Report (due December 31, 2025). Thank you to everyone who has contributed feedback so far to help shape these important documents.

DOLA is excited to release the technical foundations for the Strategic Growth Report, the draft Transect and Scenario Analysis.

Opportunity to Serve on the Regional Planning Roundtable Commission

Are you an experienced planner or a leader in your region of Colorado? Do you have a desire to support local governments by helping to bring people and resources together to address challenges and opportunities through regional collaboration? You may be interested in volunteering to serve on the 21-member Regional Planning Roundtable Commission created by HB25-1198 in the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)!

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