Centennial council endorses home‑rule litigation and asserts local land‑use authority

On June 17 the Centennial City Council approved Resolution 2025‑R‑24 expressing support for home‑rule municipalities engaged in litigation against the State of Colorado and asserting home‑rule authority over local land use and zoning. The motion passed 8‑0.

Councilmembers discussed the resolution briefly; one speaker said the action was intended as a show of support for cities defending local land‑use prerogatives. “I think the cities that are involved in trying to stand up for the rights of, home rule authority in the state of Colorado, need to be supported,” a councilmember said when introducing the measure.

Why it matters: the resolution signals the council’s position in an ongoing policy and legal debate about state‑level actions that municipalities contend may preempt or limit local land‑use controls. The resolution authorizes the city to support participating municipalities and share a statement of support; it does not itself initiate litigation or change local zoning rules.

Next steps: staff will share the approved resolution with the participating cities and coordinating groups as part of the broader municipal response. Councilmembers said they expect the city’s support to be distributed to partners working on the litigation and advocacy coordination.