Palmer Lake Candidates’ Forum, Aug. 27 – Candidates speak at forum

By Jackie Burhans

On Aug. 27, Palmer Lake Board of Trustees candidates Beth Harris, John Marble, and Roger Moseley spoke at a forum at Palmer Lake Elementary, aiming to replace two trustees if a recall election succeeds. Harris cited her finance background and love for the town. Marble, a college student, emphasized youth engagement. Moseley, a longtime resident, highlighted his experience in managing people and projects. About 55 attendees asked about priorities, trust, and communication. Candidates named stormwater drainage, transparency, and online engagement as key issues.

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The Sept. 9 mail-only special election asks voters four questions:

1. Recall Kevin Dreher?
2. Recall Shana Ball?
3. If recalled, which two candidates should replace them?
4. Should citizens vote on annexations?

Ballots, mailed Aug. 18, must be received by 7 p.m. on Sept. 9. Postmarks don’t count. Mail or drop off ballots at Town Hall, 42 Valley Crescent St.; call (719) 481-2953 if you need a replacement.

Jackie Burhans can be contacted at jackieburhans@ocn.me.

Other Town of Palmer Lake articles

• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 8, 22, and 30 – Attorney Krob forced out without replacement (2/4/2026)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 2, 11 – Beltran appointed; Caves, Krob, and Boyett resign (1/1/2026)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 13 and 18 – Schedule for annexation elections undecided; board vacancy unfilled (12/4/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 2, 9, and 23 – Annexation election set for Feb. 3, trustee resigns, lawsuits dismissed (10/30/2025)
• Buc-ee’s Resistance, Oct. 14 – Coalition comes together to stop Buc-ee’s (10/30/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 25 – New board members seated; annexation ordinance becomes law (10/2/2025)
• Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Sept. 2 – Panel recommends denial of Buc-ee’s plans (10/2/2025)
• Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Aug. 20 – Buc-ee’s annexation vote postponed (9/4/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 6, 14, 28 – Board vacancy filled; land use code updated; annexation decision postponed (9/4/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 30, July 10, 24 – Candidates for board interviewed; recall election planned; annexation agreement published (8/1/2025)