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Charles Cunniffe and incumbent board President John C. Ward were elected to the Aspen Fire Board. There were 8,467 ballots mailed out and 1,393 returned ballots, which meant 16.5% of those eligible voted.
Last Day to Vote for Special District Campaigns. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, is your last opportunity to vote for three special elections in the Valley. What’s at stake? Aspen Fire Protection District, Aspen Valley Hospital District and Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District all have board seats up for election.
It is special district election season! And … so much for fanfare for campaigns that run considerably below the radar compared to, say, Aspen City Council or Adam Frisch’s refreshed quest to end U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s reign in 2024.
Monday’s scheduled swearing-in of three directors on the Aspen Valley Hospital board was postponed because the results of the May 3 election were awaiting certification. .
The Snowmass fire board election resulted in a three-way tie among incumbent Elizabeth (Ellie) Striegler and board newcomers Scott Arthur and Greg Balko, who will each seats on the board with a three-year term.