Brighton, CO 80601. Phone: 303-655-2000 Opens in a new tab or window. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

Brighton offers a culturally diverse population, with a high level of citizen involvement. The median age is 32.9, with a household median income of $65,544 which positions the City two percent higher than the state average and 16 percent higher than the national average.

Brighton, CO 80601. Phone: 303-655-2000 Opens in a new tab or window. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

The City of Brighton, Colorado was incorporated in July of 1887 and became a home-rule city in 2000. The city has a Council-Manager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected City Council sets the policies for the operation of government.

The City of Brighton is born and named after the birthplace of the founder Daniel Carmichael's wife. 1885: First school completed. Built by A.L. Church for $1,257 and located on 1st Street. 1887: Court recognized City of Brighton. 1902: Adams County formed from a part of Arapahoe County with Brighton as temporary county seat.

From performing arts and outdoor recreational parks to annual community events, the City of Brighton offers a wide range of local attractions. These include, but are not limited to: Brighton Oasis Aquatic Park

Brighton's Beginnings "On July 14, 1859, five men staked out ranches along the Platte River near the site of present-day Brighton. William Hazzard, George Hazzard, Andrew Hagus, Thomas Donelson, and James Blundell originally came to Colorado in search of gold but instead found better fortunes as farmers raising food for mining communities.

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The Planning Division assists citizens and the development community in understanding and applying the City of Brighton's development policies and regulations in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and District Plan, the Land Use and Development Code.

Meet the department working to keep the peace in Brighton. Public Works. Report potholes, damaged roadway signage or traffic control light malfunction for repairs. Recreation Center. Visit the Brighton Recreational Facility for activities and programs. Utilities. Information about water, sewer and storm drainage services