2025 Year in Review

Published on January 01, 2026

In 2025, Commerce City continued its commitment to serving more than 70,000 residents through expanded programs, infrastructure improvements, and community-focused services. The city strengthened its digital presence, reaching residents where they are with 176,000 website clicks, 31,318 YouTube views, and more than 3.1 million views across Meta social platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Nearly 29,802 households stayed informed through the city’s monthly Connected Newsletter, reinforcing transparency and access to information across the community.

Community Events, Engagement, and Economic Impact
Community connection remained a cornerstone of city efforts, with over 30 large community events hosted throughout the year and thousands of residents in attendance. Signature events like the Memorial Day Parade welcomed approximately 7,500 attendees, while Fall Fest drew around 2,100 residents. The popular Music in the Park series brought live entertainment to neighborhoods, with individual performances drawing between 800 and 1,400 attendees. Additional events such as MiniCon, Juneteenth, and the Hispanic Heritage Celebration further highlighted Commerce City’s cultural vibrancy. Learn more at c3gov.com/Events. New events were also introduced in 2025, including the Food Truck Rodeo and SpeakUp Commerce City, creating additional opportunities for community dialogue and connection.

Beyond events, Commerce City supported a strong local economy with 1,860 businesses citywide and successfully secured $4.8 million in grant funding to support programs and services. Through collaboration with the Cultural Council, Commerce City advanced its Public Art Program, installing new works such as Sacred Fire at CALU Park, Cocklebur at Pioneer Park, and Protecting Commerce at the Environmental Protection facility. These installations reflect the city’s commitment to creativity, identity, and placemaking. Learn more at c3gov.com/Art.

Municipal Court and Probation
Commerce City Municipal Court managed a high volume of activity in 2025, filing 9,457 cases and disposing of 8,463 cases. Court staff served 18,831 customers through phone, email, and in-person counter services. The Probation Division supported 649 new probation clients and successfully completed 603 probation terminations, reflecting strong compliance and case management outcomes.

Police Department
The Commerce City Police Department focused heavily on innovation and technology in 2025, leveraging new tools to improve public safety and response times. The Department handled 88,988 calls for service, a 4.5% increase from the previous year, and processed 11,729 crime reports. Notably, auto thefts decreased by 31.5% compared to 2024, a significant achievement tied to the use of Flock Safety cameras, which generated 1,139 stolen vehicle alerts within the city.

Additional advancements included the launch of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, expansion of the Real Time Crime Center, and continued development of the Co-Responder Unit. The Police Department also formalized its encampments policy, providing clear guidance and public-facing information at c3gov.com/Encampment.

Parks, Recreation, and Golf (PRG)
Parks and Recreation celebrated several major milestones in 2025, including the completion of the new 2-acre CALU Park, a $3.2 million investment in community recreation. The city also completed three playground replacements at Fairfax, Freedom, and River Run Parks. In total, PRG secured $980,750 in parks-related grant funding, helping expand and enhance recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.

Public Works
Public Works delivered impactful results across multiple teams. The Facilities Team completed major upgrades, including in-house lighting replacements and HVAC maintenance, while supporting Police Department projects such as the Real Time Crime Center, Flock camera installations, and drone infrastructure. Fleet Services completed nearly 1,000 maintenance and repair work orders, while the city launched its first in-house custodial team, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

Street and infrastructure efforts included pothole repairs on 495 road segments, maintenance of 1,125 traffic signs, inspection and cleaning of stormwater inlets, tire recycling, and response to 13 snowstorms, covering more than 25,700 miles of treated roadways. Capital projects completed in 2025 included Colorado Boulevard, Potomac Street Bridge, and Syracuse Street at the Civic Center, with several major roadway projects breaking ground for future years.

Community Development
In 2025, the Community Development Department played a key role in supporting safe neighborhoods, responsible growth, and responsive service delivery across Commerce City. Through Code Enforcement efforts, the department issued nearly 7,000 violations, helping ensure compliance with municipal codes and maintain community standards that protect public health and safety.

Development activity remained strong throughout the year, with staff processing more than 1,800 permits and conducting over 20,000 inspections to support residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects citywide. The Planning Division also approved nearly 200 planning cases, guiding thoughtful development while balancing economic growth, neighborhood character, and long-term community goals.

In addition to regulatory services, Community Development supported residents directly through programs like Snow Guardians, which assisted more than 100 residents with snow removal needs during the winter season. This program helped qualifying residents maintain safe and accessible sidewalks while easing the burden of severe weather conditions.

Community Well-Being Division
The Community Well-Being Division continued to support residents through housing stability, essential services, and partnerships. In 2025, the division assisted with 36 eviction preventions, placed 28 individuals into transitional housing, and helped 24 residents secure permanent housing. Thousands of essential items were distributed, including food kits, bus tickets, and welcome home supplies.

Engagement remained strong, with over 3,000 community contacts, 58 workshops and events, and partnerships with dozens of organizations to deliver services ranging from mobile food markets to GED programs and pet clinics. Learn more about their efforts at c3gov.com/CWB.

Equity, Energy, and Environment (E3)
The E3 Division advanced sustainability and equity initiatives throughout 2025, completing the City’s tree canopy study, launching a tree inventory, and beginning an EV readiness plan. Partnerships with Xcel Energy supported energy equity planning, while sustainability programs generated over $107,000 in resident savings through monthly challenges. The division also expanded gardening initiatives and advanced designs for xeric demonstration gardens, fully funded through external sources. Learn more at c3gov.com/E3.

Human Resources
Human Resources focused on workforce growth, employee development, and wellness in 2025. The city hired 117 full-time employees, including 13 leadership roles and 61 lifeguards to support the successful opening of Paradice Island. Internal growth remained a priority, with 42 internal promotions advancing career pathways for existing staff.

HR refreshed the New Employee Orientation program, expanded learning opportunities to 33 development offerings, and strengthened regional collaboration through Adams County SPARC. Employee wellness participation increased by 46%, while workplace injury costs were reduced by 15%, demonstrating a strong focus on safety and fiscal responsibility. To see all open positions in the city, visit c3gov.com/Jobs.

Information Technology and Digital Infrastructure
The city made critical investments in technology and security in 2025, implementing enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect city systems and resident data. Support contracts were also established with a new website vendor by the IT Department, ensuring improved performance, accessibility, and long-term digital sustainability. Led by the Community Relations Division, a total of three new websites were launched, including the main city site, employee intranet, and Economic Development website.