The City of Commerce City will protect resident health, safety, and education by promoting public safety, environmental health, and sustainability.

What is this Goal?

Our commitment to protecting all three of these aspects of its community. The City will protect environmental health by reducing pollution, conserving resources, and improving air and water quality. The City will protect public safety by investing in police departments, preventing crime, and preparing for natural disasters. The City will promote sustainability by investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation.

How we will achieve this goal:

• Created an environmental health plan that outlines its goals and strategies for protecting the health of its residents.
• Invested in a new police substation and hire more police officers.
• Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.
• Improve air quality by planting trees and reducing emissions from vehicles.
• Improve water quality by reducing stormwater runoff and increasing the use of recycled water.
• Promote sustainable transportation by expanding the bike lane network and providing incentives for people to walk and bike.
• Promote sustainable waste management by composting food scraps and recycling materials

What City Departments are Involved Directly?

Public Safety is led by the City’s Police Department, located at 7887 E. 60th Avenue. Environmental Health and Sustainability is led by the City’s Office for Energy, Environment, and Equity, located at 7887 E. 60th Avenue.

Who should you contact with Public Health and Safety Questions?

Please reach out to the City’s Police Department for Public Safety issues at 303-287-2844. For urgent help, please dial 9-1-1.

Please reach out to the City’s Energy, Environment, and Equity Office for Public Health and Sustainability question at (303) 289-3652.