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Brighton Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

• When: BHPC meetings convene the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
• Where: BHPC meetings are held at Brighton City Hall, located at 500 S. 4th Avenue.

Agendas and Minutes:

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Events Committee Meeting - May 13, 2022 at 3:30 pm - this is a virtual meeting

Our Mission: The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission seeks to preserve the heritage of Brighton for future generations.

Our Purpose: To oversee the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of historic sites and structures in Brighton. To encourage and promote general interest and collect data for the history of Brighton.

Our Vision: To develop a community where preservation is an integral part of community and economic development and where the economic benefits of preservation are celebrated.

Goals:

The goals of the Brighton Historic Preservation Commission are to:

• designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate those sites, structures, objects, and districts of the City;
• foster civic pride in the beauty of the past;
• stabilize the economic vitality of such sites;
• enhance the City’s attraction to tourist and visitors;
• promote the use of outstanding historic or architectural sites;
• cooperate with state and federal historic preservation efforts; and,
• maintain Certified Local Government (CLG) Standards.

Commission Responsibilities: 

The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for: 

• reviewing resources designating historic sites and making decisions on alterations to historic sites
• assisting owners of historic properties on physical or financial aspects of historic preservation
• developing and assisting in public education programs focused on historic preservation

Members:

• Sara Dawson - Chair
• Dick Hodge - Vice-Chair
  
• Catherine Johnson - Treasurer
• Jo Elizabeth Pinto
• Sage Naumann
• Mardita Murphy
• Rich Knapfel - Alternate
  Vacant - Alternate
• Ann Taddeo - City Council Representative 
• Jan Pawlowski - City Council Alternate
• Diana Hernandez - Youth Liason
•  Alijah Anaya - Youth Liaison 

If you are interested in being a member of the Brighton Historic Preservation Commission, please click on the Vacancies tab in the left column and you will be redirected to a page with the requirements, vacancy information, and application.

Historic Preservation Commission Application Questions (PDF)

Historic Preservation Office and Staff:

• Emma Lane, Senior Planner - Historic Preservation
• Shannon McDowell - Senior Long Range Planner 
• Sheryl Johnson, Administrative Assistant
• Bill Armstrong, Museum Specialist