<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TaraforLoneTree.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tara Meekma for Lone Tree]]></description><link>https://www.taraforlonetree.com/community-priorities</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:58:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.taraforlonetree.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Our Open Space Isn’t a Perk. It’s Who We Are.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lone Tree's open space isn't a perk. It's the whole point of what makes our city special. ]]></description><link>https://www.taraforlonetree.com/post/open-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6bb44c9217dcc1ceb4a2c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:16:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d01bd_14970cc3625647018475bd28127f2f09~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tara Meekma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lone Tree Can Grow — Without Losing What Makes It Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Responsible growth isn’t about stopping growth — it’s about getting it right. Lone Tree didn’t become what it is by accident. It was built with intention — with a focus on strong neighborhoods, open space, and a quality of life that people value deeply. That balance between development and preservation is part of what makes this city feel different. And it’s something worth protecting. Right now, we’re at a point where the decisions being made will shape Lone Tree for decades. Whether it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.taraforlonetree.com/post/responsible-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5f3e14898c9cce5a2cea8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:24:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d01bd_5eac9cfc1a3649d99e13058d789f98da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tara Meekma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Safety Starts Before There’s a Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people think about public safety, they usually think about response — police, fire, emergency services showing up when something goes wrong. In Lone Tree, we are incredibly fortunate. Our law enforcement team will be supported by the new Justice Center coming this year, giving them the resources they need to serve our community more effectively. South Metro Fire Rescue, one of the highest-rated departments in the country, provides exceptional fire and emergency response across our city....]]></description><link>https://www.taraforlonetree.com/post/public-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b4c63fd1b1d9cdf214a3bd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:40:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d01bd_87865c1138da463e8e8b8f21bc7a0d5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_985,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tara Meekma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Rule Isn’t a Buzzword — It’s Why Lone Tree Is What It Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Rule - which is means Local Control - isn't a political phrase. It's the reason Lone Tree looks and feels the way it does. Here's what it means and why it matters.]]></description><link>https://www.taraforlonetree.com/post/home-rule-local-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a89ee359c2d6395a44c2eb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:45:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d01bd_cc59835fa6034c51a9c80cfd780507c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tara Meekma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Tax Dollars, Your City: Why Fiscal Clarity Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[City budgets aren’t exactly fun weekend reading. But here’s the thing: this is our money. And as neighbors who live on these streets, use these trails, and want this city to stay as special as it is — we deserve to know how it’s being spent, in plain English. One commitment that matters deeply to me: making the budget understandable — regular updates, plain-language summaries, no jargon without explanation. With major growth planned throughout our city, the financial decisions we make in the...]]></description><link>https://www.taraforlonetree.com/post/fiscal-stewardship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a88ce91fb1895eb2714530</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:26:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d01bd_015f0277a089490abbfd7bf5fa85b063~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_647,h_305,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tara Meekma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Built One Conversation at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community engagement is essential to keeping Lone Tree special. Tara Meekma shares why listening to residents and open communication strengthen local leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.taraforlonetree.com/post/community-engagement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e1d1a8f4f3ef74a9c751c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:50:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d01bd_3abfe7c8585f4f0e9ce986204f463c36~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tara Meekma</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>