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What is COHOPE?
The Council of Homeowner Organizations For a Planned Environment (COHOPE) is a coalition of homeowner's groups and individuals formed in the early 1980's as a forum to distribute information to its members, help foster communication between government entities, developers, Homeowner Associations and individuals. At the time the founders felt that homeowners were being left out of the loop between developers and government, and felt a union of HOA's and concerned individuals could address issues and inform both sides.
Membership includes about 30 homeowners groups of varying sizes, along with as 10 or so individuals from unrepresented areas. Dues are $15-50 per year, depending on the size of the member group. Dues are used to distribute newsletters, hold candidate forums and fund various community events.
COHOPE is a member-oriented organization. Members bring up issues or concerns at monthly meetings. Speakers generally include the policy makers that effect South Jefferson County - this includes the County Commissioners, state legislators, the Sheriff's Department, Foothills Park and Rec, and Jeffco Public Schools - to name a few.
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COHOPE meetings will be in the Community Room of the Sheriff's South Substation 8100 Shaffer parkway, around the bend from the Post Office. meetings still run 7pm to 9pm. The November meeting will be on MONDAY the 3rd.
Our 2009 Meeting Schedule is TBA.
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Dues Schedule: Per Year
Members At Large $15
Homeowner Organizations:
- Up to 100 Homes $20
- 101 to 500 Homes $25
- 501 to 1000 Homes $35
- 1001 to 1500 Homes $40
- Over 1501 Homes $50
Meeting Schedule:
Generally we meet February through June and September through November. Meetings run from 7-9 pm in the Community Room at the Jeffco Sheriff's South Substation (8100 Shaffer Pkwy), just around the bend from the Post Office South of Chatfield. Meeting are on the first Weds. of the month, except in November our meeting will be on the first Monday.
In August in lieu of our monthly meeting we host our Annual Picnic held at Clement Park. Political candidates and incumbents are invited to speak and mix with the members. This tradition has been one of our best events for years.
In December in lieu of our meeting is our annual Christmas Party, usually held at a brave volunteer’s house.
Additional meetings have been scheduled in the past for seminars, forums (candidate and issue), and special presentations.
COHOPE is foremost an information dissemination group. In addition to the topics presented by various speakers from government, business and local organizations, its members have many years of experience in dealing with homeowner issues. They are more than willing to share that experience and support both members and non-members in helping on an issue, from rezoning to dealing with neighborhood issues. Most homeowner groups encounter the same problems, issues and concerns.
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