Aurora Sentinel: A bill before the Colorado legislature, House Bill 26-1095, would allow public notices to be satisfied solely by posting them on government websites in certain circumstances.

That should not be allowed in any circumstance.

Public notice exists to protect the public. It informs residents about zoning changes, property tax increases, special district elections, annexations, construction bids, water rulings, foreclosure proceedings, and other actions that directly affect property, neighborhoods, and taxes. It is not simply about putting information somewhere online. It is a carefully constructed legal safeguard built on independence, permanence, verifiability and accessibility.

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