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Broomfield Today
By the People, for the People
Broomfield City Council Selects New Ward 1 Representative
Katie Peterson appointed to fill vacant seat until next election
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Broomfield City Council has selected Katie Peterson to join the council as the new Ward 1 representative, filling a vacant seat. Peterson was one of eight candidates who applied for the position and was chosen in a 5-4 vote by the council. She will be sworn in at the council's next regular meeting on March 3 and can serve until the next election this fall, when a council member will be elected by voters to fill the remainder of the term, which expires in 2027.
Why it matters
The selection of a new Ward 1 representative is an important decision for the Broomfield community, as this council member will help shape policies and decisions that impact residents in that part of the city. The appointment process and upcoming election will determine who will represent Ward 1 on the city council.
The details
The Ward 1 seat was left vacant upon former Councilmember Kenny Nguyen's appointment to the state Senate. Eight candidates applied for the position, and the council ultimately selected Katie Peterson in a 5-4 vote. Peterson will be sworn in at the council's next regular meeting on March 3 and can serve until the next election this fall, when a council member will be elected by voters to fill the remainder of the term, which expires in 2027.
- The Ward 1 seat was left vacant upon former Councilmember Kenny Nguyen's appointment to the state Senate.
- Katie Peterson was selected by the Broomfield City Council in a 5-4 vote.
- Peterson will be sworn in at the council's regular meeting on March 3, 2026.
The players
Katie Peterson
The new Ward 1 representative selected by the Broomfield City Council to fill the vacant seat until the next election.
Julie Twiss
The current Ward 1 representative on the Broomfield City Council.
Kenny Nguyen
The former Broomfield City Council member whose appointment to the state Senate left the Ward 1 seat vacant.
William Lindstedt
The state representative who was appointed to the state Senate to fill the seat left vacant by the death of state Sen. Faith Winter.
What’s next
The newly appointed Ward 1 representative, Katie Peterson, will be sworn in at the Broomfield City Council's regular meeting on March 3, 2026.
The takeaway
The selection of a new Ward 1 representative on the Broomfield City Council is an important decision that will impact the community until the next election, when voters will have the opportunity to elect a council member to fill the remainder of the term.
