Patricia Leyva
Phone: 303.708.1818
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the City of Lone Tree will hold its City Council Municipal Election. This election will include an opening for one council seat from Lone Tree District 1 and an opening for the position of Mayor, which is an at-large position (meaning a candidate can be elected from either District 1 or District 2).
At the Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Lone Tree City Council meeting, City Council approved a resolution canceling the election for District 2 and declaring the sole candidate, Alecia Brown, elected. The resolution passed 4-0 (Council Member Mike Anderson was absent).
Ballots will be sent by mail to residents beginning Monday, April 15, and must be returned to the City by 7 p.m. on election day. Ballots can be mailed or turned in at the drop box located at 9220 Kimmer Drive.
Find more information about the candidates running for Lone Tree City Council here.
Interested in serving as an elections judge for the 2024 City of Lone Tree election? See the requirements and apply here.
At the September 5, 2023 Lone Tree City Council Meeting, City Council unanimously approved changes to City voting districts ahead of the May 2024 municipal election. These changes are required by the City Charter to balance the total population in each of the City’s two voting districts as the east side of the City continues to see new residential development.
Projections showed a substantial population shift in the previous voting districts. District 1 was projected to have 7,396 residents (46.4% of the total population), while District 2 was expected to have 8,536 residents (53.6%). To balance this, City Council has decided to move two new apartment complexes, AVRA at RidgeGate Station and Talus at RidgeGate, from District 2 to District 1. Additionally, the NorthSky neighborhood will shift from District 1 to District 2.
With these adjustments, District 1 will now have an estimated 8,026 residents (50.4%), and District 2 will have approximately 7,906 residents (49.6%).
Lone Tree residents can use the map below to type in their home address and find their voting district.
Section 16-29-40 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code lists the several types of temporary signs that are prohibited, most notably, signs in the public right-of-way or on public property that are not approved or otherwise exempted may be removed by the City and discarded. Those who install such signs may be subject to a penalty in accordance with Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code.
Political Signs are allowed on private property with the property owner’s permission, but must follow the following guidelines established in City Code:
Maximum sign area: 9 square feet per side
Maximum height: 6 feet
Maximum Number: There is no limit to the number of signs per candidate or ballot issue on private property, but number may be regulated by an HOA.
City Sign Permit Required: No
House Bill 21-1310 broadened the freedom of expression in Colorado, requiring common interest communities (CICs) or homeowner associations (HOAs) controlled by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA). In summary, HOAs must allow the display of any noncommercial flag or sign at any time, but may still control how many signs you place, where you place them, and the size of such signage.
Specifically, Colorado law states that:
As an election judge, you play a crucial role in ensuring fair elections and making a difference in our community. Duties include signature verification, ballot counting, and certifying vote totals. Judges are required to report to the Lone Tree Municipal Building on April 22 to attend a 2-hour training session and work as assigned between April 22nd and May 7th Election Day. On Election Day Judges start at 6:30 a.m., until after the votes are tallied 9:00 p.m. or later. Meals and snacks are provided on Election Day, Judges are expected to work 8-12 hours a week through Election Day.
To qualify, you must be a registered voter, the training session, work the full day on Election Day, and be willing to work as assigned. Contact Patricia Leyva, City Clerk at 720-509-1266 or [email protected] for more information.
Election Judge Requirements:
Completing the Election Judge application does not guarantee appointment as Election Judge. If appointed, you will receive an official Certificate of Appointment later. This is temporary position with the City of Lone Tree is limited to this municipal election with an hourly rate of $21. Become an Election Judge and be part of the democratic process!
Interested? Apply here.