City of Castle Pines - Third Ward

Incorporated on February 12, 2008, Castle Pines is a city of about 10,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Denver in Douglas County, Colorado. Our city's stated vision is to "Enhance our community's unique character by ensuring excellent infrastructure, safe neighborhoods, maximum citizen participation and conscientious development that balances open space, residential and commercial uses." The city incorporated as a statutory city under Colorado law and follows the Mayor-Council government system.October 2006: A committee was formed to explore incorporating the City of Castle Pines North as a means for local residents to protect and have greater control over their community and future.December 2006: A petition for incorporation was filed with Douglas County District Court.July 2007: A Douglas County district judge approved the incorporation petition.August 2007: An election commission comprised of Castle Pines citizen volunteers selected the date for incorporation election.Nov. 6, 2007: Castle Pines voters overwhelmingly approved the issue of incorporation by a margin of approximately 4-to-1.Feb. 12, 2008: The City of Castle Pines North became a reality when the city's first mayor, treasurer, city clerk and city council were elected.March 10, 2008: Elected city officials were officially sworn in before a crowd of citizens, then immediately began work and conducted the city's first council meeting.Nov. 2, 2010: Castle Pines voters approved changing the official name of the City of Castle Pines North to the City of Castle Pines.