Highlands Ranch Water moves board meetings earlier, posts full 2026 calendar

Highlands Ranch Water District’s Board of Directors adopted the district’s 2026 meeting and study session schedule and changed the regular meeting start time beginning in January 2026. The move shifts the timing of the board’s routine business sessions and will affect residents who attend in person, monitor agenda items, or participate virtually.

The district posted the full 2026 calendar on its board meeting calendar, and confirmed that meetings will continue to be open to the public both in person and via virtual connection. Agenda Zoom links will be posted with each meeting packet, and the district news page provides the calendar plus instructions for public participation. Study sessions remain part of the schedule alongside regular board meetings.

For Douglas County residents who follow water policy, budgeting, capital projects, or rate decisions, the earlier start time changes when public comment windows and board deliberations will occur. Those who routinely attend after work or coordinate childcare around evening meetings may need to adjust plans to be able to participate live. At the same time, the continued virtual option preserves access for residents who cannot travel to board chambers.

Maintaining posted Zoom links with each agenda packet helps transparency by making materials and connection details available in advance. Residents who want to track agenda items should consult the board meeting calendar for packet release dates and the district news page for participation instructions. Meeting packets typically include agendas, staff reports, and supporting documents that outline budget matters, infrastructure planning, water quality updates, and other items that directly affect service and local costs.

The scheduling change reflects a broader trend among public agencies to recalibrate meeting times and hybrid access following the pandemic-era adoption of virtual participation. For Highlands Ranch Water, the adjustment signals an administrative decision about when the board believes it can most efficiently handle regular business and engage with the community.

What this means for readers is practical: check the district’s board meeting calendar and the news page before planning to attend or comment, watch for the agenda packet and Zoom link that accompany each meeting, and note the new earlier start time if you typically attend evening sessions. Upcoming meeting dates and full participation instructions are available on the district’s meeting calendar so residents can stay informed and engaged as board decisions shape local water policy and services.