2026 Municipal Budget

Public Hearing, Monday November 17 at 7 pm

Each year, the Town’s budget process is one of the most important ways the Board of Trustees sets priorities for our community. The BOT allocates funds for the coming year to make sure we can continue providing the services and resources that make Lyons one of the best places to live in Colorado.

By law, municipal budgets must be balanced—meaning the Town cannot spend more than it receives in revenue—and we must also maintain a minimum reserve to ensure financial stability.

Residents were invited to share their input and ideas through a community budget survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate—your feedback plays an important role in shaping Town priorities. The Board reviewed this input carefully while preparing the proposed 2026 budget, which will be presented for adoption during a public hearing at the November 17 Board of Trustees meeting. Public comment about the budget is welcome at the public hearing.

The Town’s 2026 draft budget is available online at townoflyons.com/budget

DRBOP Community Discussion/Meeting

Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30 pm

The town is planning a DRBOP (Deed Restricted Buy Out Properties) Community Discussion on Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30 pm, at the Lyons Regional Library. The purpose of this first meeting is to connect residents with the local non-profits that hold leases for the community lots — including the Community Orchard near 4th and Prospect and the Food Forest near 5th Ave and Evans St.
Some of the community organizations are interested in creating operating standards for community-oriented events on their leased sites, such as the number of events per year and the hours during which they can be held. It will also be helpful to get neighborhood and community feedback regarding any concerns. This meeting is to facilitate an open conversation between residents and the non-profits that lease the lots, so the Board of Trustees can consider recommendations that reflect the needs and interests of everyone involved.

Lyons Holiday Events

December 5th through December 7th

Mark your calendars Lyons! The 2025 Tree Lighting, Holiday Artisan Market, and Parade of Lights is scheduled for the weekend of December 5th thru December 7th.

NEW! This year there will be two drone shows. The Tree Lighting Celebration and Caroling with the Lyons School Choirs is Friday, December 5th at 5 pm in Sandstone Park, followed by a drone show.

The Parade of Lights is on Saturday, December 6th at 6:30 pm, with the second drone show afterwards. Both drone shows will go off near Bohn Park, but will be visible from Main Street. They are presented by students from the St Vrain Valley School District’s Innovation Center.

This year’s theme is Our Town, Our Glow. Grab your neighbors, decorate your bikes, decorate your pets, grab your kazoo, create a float and have fun in this year's parade. Parade Registration is entirely on-line. https://forms.gle/mprh6zsoaZo8TJrHA

Feeling festive? Help keep the magic glowing—sign up for a short volunteer shift at the Parade of Lights and be part of the holiday fun! https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/organize/506b2024-e2ad-4131-afac-d3b5da2e9d5c

Get your holiday shopping started close to home! The Annual Lyons Holiday Artisan Market is back at Lyons Elementary School, Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 from 10–4, with 55+ local makers offering art, crafts, and handmade gifts.

>>Learn more! Visit https://townoflyons.com/354/Lyons-Holiday-Parade-of-Lights

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