Westcliffe, Colorado
Town in the United States in Custer County
About Westcliffe
Westcliffe is a statutory town that is the county seat of Custer County, Colorado, United States. As of the 2020 census, Westcliffe had a population of 435.
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How Westcliffe is governed
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Residents of Westcliffe
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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- Website
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Population over time
From 568 in 2010 to 435 in 2020 (−23.4%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 435 |
| 2010 | 568 |
History
Westcliffe had its start in 1881 when the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad was extended to that point. The town was originally named Clifton but was later renamed Westcliffe after Westcliffe-on-Sea, England, by William Abraham Bell, a businessman who owned a large amount of land in the area.
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