Town of Monument
The Town of Monument elections on Nov. 5 were for councilmembers representing Districts 1, 2, and an at-large seat. In District 1, Laura Kronick ran unopposed and secured the seat with 100% of the vote (2,060 votes). In District 2, voters were tasked with choosing two representatives. Kenneth W. Kimple won one of the seats with 52.23% of the vote (2,107 votes), while Marco P. Fiorito missed with 47.77% (1,927 votes). For the at-large seat, Jim Romanello won with 52.53% of the vote (3,116 votes), defeating Chad M. Smith, who received 47.47% (2,816 votes). Swearing in will be in January.
The elections included two ballot initiatives. Ballot Question 2B, which proposed an amendment to expand the area within the town’s home rule charter, passed with strong support, receiving 71.05% of the vote (5,160 votes). However, Ballot Issue 2A, which sought to increase lodging taxes by $220,000 annually to fund town-owned parks, lodging tax administration, and compliance, was rejected by voters, with 52.55% voting against (3,842 votes) and 47.45% in favor (3,469 votes).
Town of Palmer Lake
The Town of Palmer Lake elections on Nov. 5 were for Mayor and three open spots on the Board of Trustees. Glant Havenar was elected Mayor with 51.2% (863 votes). Shana Ball received 48.5% (821 votes). Tim Caves, Amy Hutson, and Atis Jurka were elected to the three open spots on the Board of Trustees receiving 25.91% (854 votes), 22.51% (742 votes), and 20.51% (676 votes), respectively. Alex Farr and Jacob Hansen received 16.47% (543 votes) and 14.59% (481 votes), respectively. The mayor and three new trustees will be sworn in at the December meeting.
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Full election results are posted at https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/elections/2024-records-results/
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