News releases, Thornton Cable 8 TV, on-demand video, Web bulletins, and our City Voice newspaper are just some of the resources managed by the Communications Division. The office also handles media relations and edits and creates city publications.

Contracts and Purchasing is responsible for providing centralized purchasing of commodities and capital equipment needed for City operations. This division negotiates and administers all contracts related to capital construction and all professional and non-professional services.

The Municipal Court has jurisdiction to hear and rule on most misdemeanors and traffic violations as outlined in Thornton’s Municipal Charter and adopted ordinances. The Municipal Court staff processes all summonses and complaints, and coordinates arraignments and trials. The Court Manager is responsible for the records of the Court.