The candidates, in ballot order, are Travis Shepherd, Kathleen Swope, Charles P. Borchini Jr., Michael Earl Biscoff (Gandolf), Carly Wolf, Clarisa Osborn, Randy Vialpando, James McGinley, Bruce Burkett, Dennis Spruell and Claire West.
They will run for five open seats. One of those seats is current council member Spruell’s seat, and Spruell is seeking another term.
The other open seats are held by Mayor Rachel Medina, Matthew Keefauver, Robert Dobry and Lydia DeHaven. New members will join Bill Lewis and April Randle. After the election, the seven‑member council will elect a mayor, City Clerk Danielle Wells told The Journal.
Three seats carry a four‑year term and two carry a two‑year term.
To get on the ballot, each candidate had to submit a nomination packet with 25 signatures of support. The packet was due Jan. 26.
During voting, residents can select up to five candidates. They may choose fewer but cannot choose more. If a voter marks six or seven candidates, all votes will be invalid.
Wells said that if someone accidentally selects six candidates, they can draw a clear “X” over the candidate they want removed, and their votes will still count.
The election is Tuesday, April 7, and will be conducted by mail only. Residents should ensure their registration and address are current. Updates can be made at www.govotecolorado.gov or in person at the Montezuma County Clerk & Recorder, 140 W. Main St.
To vote in the municipal election, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 on Election Day and have lived within city limits for 12 consecutive months before the election.
