Aspen 360°: A Look Inside Your Government Now Accepting Applications

Aspen 360°: A Look Inside Your Government Now Accepting ApplicationsThe City of Aspen’s annual program to enroll residents in an opportunity to learn how their government works is now open. Rebranded from Aspen Citizens Academy to Aspen...

Director of Transportation John Krueger Retiring After 25+ Years of Service

Director of Transportation John Krueger Retiring After 25+ Years of Service

John Krueger, the City of Aspen’s Director of Transportation, is retiring on Dec. 31, 2021, after working for local government for more than 25 years.  Krueger started wit...

COVID-19 Resources

If you’re interested in learning more about current COVID-19 recommendations and requirements, visit https://www.cityofaspen.com/1279/COVID-19.

Public Power Week is a Time to Celebrate Aspen's Public Utility

Did you know it's Public Power Week? The City of Aspen has been delivering power to its residence since 1956.  We are dedicated to impeccable energy delivery and safe service to power your homes, businesses, and all that you do. &nbs...

City of Aspen Recruiting Volunteers for Grant Review Committees

City of Aspen Recruiting Volunteers for Grant Review Committees

Volunteers will recommend the allocation of more than $1.5 million

The City of Aspen is recruiting community volunteers to serve on its Grant Review Committees.  Every year the City o...

Living with Bears

Aspen has black bears. It’s a big responsibility to live with wildlife. Listen to your better nature and keep these best practices in mind when you’re in bear country – for your safety and for theirs.

City Council Hosting Community Picnic with Kids First Children’s Fair August 19 at the Red Brick

City Council Hosting Community Picnic with Kids First Children’s Fair August 19 at the Red Brick

 Aspen City Council’s annual free picnic for the community will take place on Thursday, August 19 from 4:30-7pm at the Re...

4th Street Bus Stop on Main Street Improvements Start August 23

4th Street Bus Stop on Main Street Improvements Start August 23

The City of Aspen Engineering Department will temporarily close the 4th Street bus stop and the sidewalk between 4th and 5th Streets on Main Street starting Monday, August 23 to address safety...

Let us know your thoughts on Safety and Mobility in the Downtown Core

Let us know your thoughts on Safety and Mobility in the Downtown Core

The “Safety and Mobility in the Core” project is a vision for a safe, connected, and vibrant downtown core in Aspen. 

The City of Aspen has been exploring how...

City of Aspen is Seeking Public Input on Renovation of Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts

City of Aspen is Seeking Public Input on Renovation of Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts

Meet and Greet Scheduled for July 28 from 9-11 a.m. at Iselin Courts

The City of Aspen is seeking community feedback on the renovation of the Iselin Tennis and Pickl...

Aspen Golf Club Survey - Help Us Improve by Giving Us Feedback

Are we above par at the Aspen Golf Club?  Are we swinging with finesse?  We really want to hear from you about your golf experience.  Please take less than five minutes of your time to give us feedback so we can improve your gol...

City of Aspen and ACRA Soliciting Community Feedback on Annual 4th of July Celebration

The City of Aspen and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) are soliciting community feedback on the annual 4th of July events in Aspen.

For decades, the City of Aspen and ACRA have worked in partnership with one another and the community to host a 4...

Stage 2 Water Shortage Continues to be in Effect in Aspen

The City of Aspen entered a Stage 2 Water Shortage on September 1, 2020 and this remains in effect.  With the US Drought Monitor declaring Pitkin County in both "severe" and "extreme" drought conditions and local rivers runnin...

Recycle Right

Recycle right and reduce your carbon footprint. Reducing waste in Aspen can be confusing. Keep these waste items out of your curbside recycling: 

• Styrofoam products such as packing materials, beverage cups, egg cartons, and meat trays. Try reusing...

Post Office Trail Temporarily Closed Thursday, June 10 for Maintenance

Kids First Seeking Community Feedback on Childcare Capacity

Kids First Seeking Community Feedback on Childcare Capacity

The City of Aspen Kids First Department is asking the community for feedback on childcare capacity in Aspen and Pitkin County.  For years, the demand for childcare has been greater than ...

AIM Utility Project Coming to Aspen This Spring

AIM Utility Project Coming to Aspen This SpringBeginning in May all electric and water meters are being upgraded

This spring the Aspen Utility department is implementing the meter upgrade phase of the Aspen Intelligent Metering Project. The project was app...

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up Returns

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up ReturnsMay 17-20, 2021 for all Aspen ResidentsThe City of Aspen Streets Department is pleased to announce the return of the annual spring clean-up event. From May 17-20, Aspen residents who’ve made a prior ap...

City Seeks Input on Aspen’s Summer Vitality Plans

City Seeks Input on Aspen’s Summer Vitality PlansCommunity can take survey and leave comments on Aspen Community VoiceThe City of Aspen is seeking community input through the Aspen Community Voice website on how to activate downtown to create su...

Election Results 2021

See results here.

No run-off is necessary.

Council:

Ward Hauenstein

John Doyle

Mayor:

Torre

Public Input Requested for Marolt Open Space Draft Management Plan

Public Input Requested for Marolt Open Space Draft Management PlanThe City of Aspen Parks and Open Space Department is seeking public input on the Marolt Open Space Draft Management Plan. The public can learn more about recommended management policies and...

Deadline for Food Tax Refund - April 15

Applications Available for Food Tax Refund

Apply online beginning today

Aspen residents who lived within city limits for the entire year of 2020 and who have been registered to vote since at least January 1, 2020 are eligible to apply for a $55 food tax ref...