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Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee
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Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee

The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee is an independent board that advises the Boulder County Commissioners on improvements to the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID). It prioritizes the allocation of LID sales tax revenue for projects such as capital improvements, community events, event promotion, and transportation and transit enhancements.

The committee reports to the Boulder County Commissioners, who serve as the Board of Directors for the Niwot LID.

Mission Statement

The Niwot Local Improvement District promotes the economic vitality of the Niwot commercial district through a prioritized investment of designated sales tax revenues.

Vision Statement

The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee advocates for a thriving business district that promotes inclusivity and sustains the unique, authentic culture of Niwot.

Strategic Plan

The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee adopted the Strategic Plan 2022-2026 in May 2022. The plan includes Niwot Vision 2029 as an addendum.

Meeting Schedule

The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee meets in person at the Niwot Inn on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.

To receive meeting notices, agendas, or minutes, please email Boulder County Staff Liaison Mark Ruzzin at mruzzin@bouldercounty.gov.

Meeting Dates

2025 Meetings

  • Jan. 7
  • Feb 4
  • Mar 4
  • Apr 1
  • May 6
  • Jun 3
  • Jul 1
  • Aug 5
  • Sep 2
  • Oct 7
  • Nov 4
  • Dec 2

Activity, Event, and Project Funding Requests

The Niwot LID Advisory Committee uses an online form to submit activity, event, and project funding requests. For questions about using or submitting the form, email Staff Liaison Mark Ruzzin at mruzzin@bouldercounty.gov.

Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee Membership

Current Members

  • Jim Ditzel – Niwot Business Association
  • Mary Coonce – Business Community Representative, Treasurer
  • Sarah Cioni – Business Community Representative
  • Cornelia Sawle – Business Community Representative
  • Keith Waters – Business Community Representative
  • Scott Firle – Community Resident Representative, Chair
  • Carla Hunter – Community Resident Representative
  • Heidi Storz – Community Resident Representative
  • Mike Keffeler – Niwot Community Association

Membership Criteria

  • 1 Niwot Business Association Representative
  • 1 Niwot Community Association Representative
  • 4 Rate-paying business members of the District
  • 3 Niwot residents

Boulder County Staff Liaison

Email Mark Ruzzin at mruzzin@bouldercounty.gov.