City of Centennial January Update

​New Council Members Sworn In
 
Three new Centennial City Council Members and one returning City Council Member were sworn into office Jan. 6 during a special meeting preceding the regular Council meeting.
 
Candace Moon (District 1, incumbent), Christine Sweetland (District 2), Richard Holt (District 3), and Don Sheehan (District 4) took the oath of office and began serving four-year terms. The City bid a fond farewell to Council Members Carrie Penaloza (District 2), Ken Lucas (District 3), and Ron Weidmann (District 4).
 
Apply for a City Board, Commission or Committee
 
The City of Centennial is currently accepting applications for all Boards, Commissions and Committees. The appointment process has changed and terms for members will expire yearly in March and all selected applicants will begin serving their terms in April.
 
For more information or to submit an application online, fill out this form. The application form can be used to apply for more than one board or commission. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via e-mail. The deadline to apply is February 29 at 5 p.m. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] with questions.
 
Tree Recycling Available Through Jan. 12
 
Don't throw away your Christmas tree; give it another life by recycling it! The City of Centennial, Arapahoe Park and Recreation District and South Suburban Parks and Recreation District are providing residents with an opportunity to appropriately and safely dispose of Christmas trees. Through Sunday, January 12, 2020, Centennial residents can dispose of clean, non-ornamented, non-decorated Christmas trees seven days a week from sunrise to sunset at the two Centennial locations listed below. Artificial trees will not be recycled.
 
East Side Residents
 
Lookout Park, 5455 S. Riviera Way
Piney Creek Hollow Park, 6140 S. Tower Road
It is anticipated free mulch will be available for private use, on a first come first serve basis, at Lookout Park starting Friday, December 27 and every other day after that, excluding holidays, weekends and snow events.
 
West Side Residents
 
Willow Spring Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St., in the designated enclosure by the front gate.
Residents can obtain free mulch, on a first come first serve basis, from the Willow Springs Service Center. The mulch will be available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Residents are responsible for loading and are encouraged to bring bags or trash cans and a shovel or pitchfork.