The city of Durango will be holding an election April 7 for two City Council positions and a vote on ballot issue 1A for continuation of the ½-cent tax for recreation. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters in the city of Durango on March 20 and need to be received by the city clerk by 7 p.m. April 7.
There are several ways to cast your vote: You can mail your ballot – allowing enough time for it to be received at the county clerk’s office by April 7 (Postmarks do not count) – bring it to the city clerk’s office at 949 E. Second Avenue or drop it in the ballot box at the county clerk’s office at 98 Everett St.
You may also vote in person at the city clerk or county clerk’s offices starting March 24 through April 7, weekends excluded. Any person who needs a ballot or a replacement ballot must request one in person at the city clerk’s office.
You may register at the county clerk’s office through April 7. The office hours of the city and county clerks are the same: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Election Day.
The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will be holding a candidate forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. This is an opportunity for you to submit your written questions to the candidates in an attempt to have the candidates’ responses assist you in determining your vote. The forum will be broadcast live on City Span, Durango Government Television on Charter channel 191 with rebroadcasts until the election.
Remember: Your vote is your voice.
Nadine Ancel, League of Women Voters of La Plata County
Durango
