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Origin
Residents voted to incorporate the City of Centennial on September 12, 2000 and elected its first officials on February 6, 2001. Centennial officially became a city on February 7, 2001.

The quest for a new city took almost two and one-half years. The campaign included victories in the State Legislature and State Supreme Court. Formation of the new city was approved by a 77 percent margin in the incorporation election. It was the largest city incorporation in U.S. history.

The origins of Centennial gained national recognition in Governing Magazine.  The story can be viewed through Sudden City.

Government

On June 10, 2008, Centennial residents adopted a home rule charter by a vote of 13,441 in favor to 6,436 opposed.

As mandated in Centennial’s charter, the City is governed by a Council/Manager form of government. This system of governing consists of one Mayor, eight City Council members and a professional City Manager. Two Council members are elected from each of the City’s four districts while the Mayor is elected at large. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and directly oversees the daily operations of the City. The City Council directs City policy while the City Manager is responsible for carrying out Council’s policies.
Centennial City Office: 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112, Ph: (303) 325-8000, Fax: (720) 488-0933