Westminster officials announced on May 20 that the city has completed its first neighborhood repaving project funded by Ballot Measure 3H through the Paramedics and Pavement initiative.
The project marks a significant step for Westminster residents, who approved Measure 3H to support both emergency response and street improvements. The repaving of the Appleblossom neighborhood off 80th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard in Historic Westminster began the city’s paving season for 2026, demonstrating early progress toward infrastructure upgrades.
Supported by an annual $2 million allocation from the Paramedics and Pavement Fund, improvements in Appleblossom focused on safety enhancements, improved ADA accessibility, and addressing longstanding pavement issues. According to city officials, Appleblossom is the first neighborhood to benefit from these voter-approved funds dedicated to residential street repairs and emergency response enhancements.
“Westminster voters asked for faster emergency response and better neighborhood streets — and we are delivering,” said Mayor Claire Carmelia. “By dedicating these funds exactly as promised and reporting on them transparently, we are honoring our commitment to open, responsive government. Residents in Appleblossom can now see and feel the benefits of the Paramedics and Pavement sales tax.”
Looking ahead, city leaders said that paving investments will continue with Amherst scheduled for improvements in 2027 followed by Countryside in 2028. This approach is intended to fulfill Ballot Measure 3H’s goal of providing visible improvements across neighborhoods.
“This is a city in action,” said City Manager Jody Andrews. “Westminster is turning long-delayed plans into real benefits for our community. Thanks to the support of voters, we are delivering safer streets, modern infrastructure, and measurable improvements residents can see happening in their neighborhoods.”
