Town of Palisade Clerk's Office

Keli Frasier - kfrasier@townofpalisade.org

The Town Clerk's office is responsible for a myriad of duties within the Town of Palisade government offices. The Clerk is responsible for generating true and accurate records of all official public meetings and to record & maintain all rules, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Clerk's duties include:

acting as the official custodian of all official Town DOCUMENTS & RECORDS
conducting all regular and special ELECTIONS held by the Town
oversees all licensing procedures as set forth by State statute and Town Ordinances (including BUSINESS LICENSING, LIQUOR LICENSING, and MARIJUANA LICENSING),
is the custodian of the Town Seal,
maintains CEMETERY records (including all sales),
administers oaths of office as set forth in State statute and Town ORDINANCES,
is the Clerk of the Palisade Municipal COURT
when applicable, acts as an administrative assistant to the Town Manager and,
supervises administrative support staff

Regular Municipal Mail Ballot Election April 5, 2022

UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS

Jamie Somerville 332 Votes

Nicole Maxwell 268 Votes

Stan Harbaugh 173 Votes

Kris Frazier 167 Votes

Alex Sparks 111 Votes

David W.V. Edwards 102 Votes

Joshua Johnson 74 Votes

*Results will be final at the end of the day on April 15, 2022. This allows Overseas and military voters’ ballots to arrive and any signature verification requests to be cured and counted.

ONLY REGISTERED VOTERS RESIDING WITHIN THE TOWN LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF PALISADE WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION.

"WARNING: Any person who, by use of force or other means, unduly influences an eligible elector to vote in any particular manner or to refrain from voting, or who falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits any mail ballot before or after it has been cast, or who destroys, defaces, mutilates, or tampers with a ballot is subject, upon conviction, to imprisonment, to a fine, or both."

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

A Candidate Forum, hosted by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm at the Veterans Memorial Community Center (120 W 8th Street, Palisade). For more information on this event, please contact the Palisade Chamber of Commerce at (970) 464-7458 or by email at info@palisadecoc.com.

Meet the Candidates

Each term will be for four (4) years, VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN THREE (3)

Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. The order was chosen by a random lot draw that was held on February 4, 2022.

All information below was provided by the candidates

Jamie Somerville

Occupation: Teacher

Length of Time as a Town Resident: 39 Years

Previous Political Experience: 4 Years serving as a Trustee

Other: My name is Jamie Somerville and I am running for reelection to the Palisade Board of Trustees. For the past four years I have served the board and it is my wish to continue serving in that capacity. I'm very proud of the work that we were able to accomplish during that time and I am excited about future opportunities for the town. I am a lifelong resident of Palisade and have a tremendous amount of love and pride for my hometown. As a native son of Palisade I bring to the board a sense of history and understanding about what makes this town special. With that being said I also appreciate the future opportunities and respect the opinions of our newer residents. During my time on the board I have had perfect attendance at meetings and I have served the town in several other capacities ranging from representation on the 5-2-1 Drainage authority, to representing the town as a liaison to the Palisade Chamber of Commerce. I have worked hard to be an approachable servant of the public, open to information, and responsive to the needs of the people of Palisade. I look forward to continuing this work for another four years.

On a personal level, I am married to Ashley Somerville. Our home consists of three children, Chase, Ayden, and Ashley, two dogs named Gunnison and Summit, two parakeets named Joe and Sky, and the happiest small flock of chickens in Mesa County led by a lone mallard named Maverick.

Alex Sparks

Occupation: Management

Length of Time as a Town Resident: 2 Years

Previous Political Experience: None, but I stay up to date on current city/state/federal affairs

Other: I am excited for the opportunity to perform a civic duty for the town which I call home and love

Kris Frazier

Occupation: Home-based business/Networking

Length of Time as a Town Resident: 24 Years

Previous Political Experience: 0

Other: I am a Colorado native, my family moved from Denver to Palisade in 1978. I attended Junior High School at the old Palisade Jr./Sr. High School. We moved to Trinidad in 1982 where I attended Trinidad High School. After graduation (1986) I went to Dallas TX, where I attended a college accredited trade school at UT Arlington and studied electronics and applied mathematics. I moved back to the Valley in 1996, and Palisade in 1998...I've been here ever since.

I spent the 1st 12 years of my working career in the printing and graphic design industry, also doing maintenance and building projects on the side. In October of 1999 I was hired by the Town of Palisade where I worked at a Maintenance 2 position for 16+ years. Since then, I have been working in the insurance field, and home-based business.

As a former employee, I am very familiar with the day-to-day operations of the Town of Palisade. I believe I will bring a unique and very helpful perspective to the Palisade Board of Trustees. I love this little town, and I hope to preserve the traditions and values of our life-long residents, while being an advocate for responsible growth.

David William Valberg Edwards

Current Leadership: President, Grand Valley Interfaith Network; Board Member, Together Colorado; President, Palisade Irrigation Pipes & Laterals; Shaliach Tzibur (Service Leader)/ Baal Tefilah (Prayer Leader) Congregation Ohr Shalom; Board Member, Grand Valley Caothlic Outreach

Palisade Town Board Service & Accomplishments: 2010-2018; New Fire Station, Cameo Sports Shooting Range, Palisade Plunge, Main Street and Iowa rebuilds in downtown Palisade, Successful implementation of recreational marijuana legalization after voter approval, and Member of the Colorado Municipal League 2010-2018, Executive Board, Vice President, 2017-2018

2022 Vision, Goals: Custom growth of Palisade encouraging development of Palisade as a safe, friendly place to live, shop and work.

Education: BA Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois; MA Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois; MBA University of St Thomas, St Paul, MN; JD Hamline University William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, MN; LLM cum laude Hamline University William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, MN; Certified Public Accountant; Certified Management Accountant; Certified Internal Auditor

Joshua Johnson

Occupation: Assistant Manager

Length of Time as a Town Resident: 34 Years

Previous Political Experience: None

Stan Harbaugh

Occupation: Retired

Length of Time as a Town Resident: 5 Years

Previous Political Experience: 4 Years Palisade Planning Commissioner

Other: I live in the Great Town of Palisade. It was great when I arrived, and I want it to be still great when I depart. My wife and I chose to move here for many reasons, but mostly because Palisade is a small town, yet with lots of parades and festivals. There is always something going on. As we like to tell our friends: "Palisade is a town known for its --eries namely wineries, breweries, weederies, distilleries, meaderies, and even an insectary.

Nicole Maxwell

Occupation: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, wife, mom, Palisade Trustee

Length of Time as a Town Resident: 5 Years

Previous Political Experience: Served as Trustee from 2019 - Current

Other: Deeply committed to Smart Growth for Palisade & also ensuring Palisade stays a welcoming & SAFE community for all, especially our children.

Information for Voters

Ballot Content

Three (3) Trustee positions - see Sample Ballot or "Meet the Candidates"
No additional questions will be on the April 5, 2022 ballot.

How to Return Your Ballot

You may return your ballot by mail in the provided return envelope. Postage IS required. Please keep in mind when mailing that your ballot must be RECEIVED by the Town Clerk's Office no later than Election Day.

BALLOT DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Palisade Town Hall: 175 E 3rd Street, Palisade. Drop-box open 24 hours a day beginning on March 14, 2022, and up to 7:00 pm on Election Day, April 5, 2022.

Veterans Memorial Community Center: 120 W 8th Street, Palisade. Drop-box open 24 hours a day beginning on March 14, 2022, and up to 7:00 pm on Election Day, April 5, 2022.

Replacement Ballot

Replacement ballots may be obtained form the Palisade Town Clerk's Office located at 175 E 3rd Street, Palisade BEGINNING the week of March 14, 2022, thru Election Day, April 5, 2022, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Election Day, April 5, 2022.

Register to Vote or Check Voter Status

Click Here to Register to Vote OR Check Voter Status

Information for Candidates

Important Dates

January 4 First day to circulate nomination petitions

January 24 Last day to circulate nomination petitions, signed affidavit of circulator, and acceptance of nomination due in Town Clerk’s office by 4:30 pm; Candidates must file Candidate Affidavit/Fair Campaign Practices Act with Town Clerk.

January 31 Last day nomination petitions may be amended to correct or replace signatures Last day candidates may withdraw from the nomination

January 31 Last day for filing an affidavit of intent to be a write-in candidate

February 4 Drawing by lot to determine the order of candidates listed on the ballot
4:00 pm at Town Hall. Either the candidate or a representative appointed by the candidate may be present; however, neither is required.

March 12 Candidate Forum - Hosted by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce at the Veterans Memorial Community Center 120 W 8th Street, Palisade.

March 14 Ballots are Mailed

March 15 First FCPA Report due

April 1 Second FCPA Report due

April 5 Election Day

April 15 Last day for Clerk to certify election results

April 26 New Trustees will be sworn into office at the regularly scheduled meeting beginning at 6:00 pm at the Palisade Civic Center 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526.

May 5 Third and Final FCPA Report due

Colorado Municipal Candidate Guide

Click Here to View the Colorado Municipal Candidate's Guide

Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) Info and Forms

FCPA General Info

FCPA Campaign & Political Finance Manual

Form: Non-Receipt of Contributions Non-Expenditure of Funds

Form: Statement of Personal Expenditures

For all other FCPA forms, please contact the Town Clerk at (970) 464-5602 or kfrasier@townofpalisade.org

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting 06/07/2022

Palisade Civic Center

Meetings begin at 6:00 PM Palisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526

Thursday, June 9, 2022 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Tourism Advisory Board Meeting 05/12/2022

Location: Palisade Civic Center, 341 W 7th Street, Palisade Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96182810397

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Board of Trustees REGULAR Meeting 06/14/2022

Palisade Civic Center

Meetings begin at 6:00 PM Palisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526 Agenda and packet will be posted no later than the Friday before the meeting.

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Town of Palisade Municipal Code

The Palisade Municipal Code is the collection of laws (ordinances) adopted by the Palisade Board of Trustees.

Municipal Code

Colorado Open Records Act (CORA)

The Town of Palisade complies with public records inspection requests in compliance with the Colorado Open Records Act, Article 72 of Title 24. The Act provides that "all public records are open for inspection by any person at reasonable times," unless otherwise provided by the Open Records Act itself or other law.

CORA Request

Please email CORA requests to the Town Clerk, Keli Frasier at kfrasier@townofpalisade.org.

Liquor Licenses

The Town Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice pertaining to Liquor License applications. General guidance is offered, but all applicants must consult with their attorney for questions and concerns when applying for any type of liquor license.

For the most updated and current applications and information, please visit the State of Colorado Department of Revenue's website.

Rules and Regulations

State of Colorado Liquor Code

State of Colorado Liquor Rules

State of Colorado Special Event Liquor Code

Local Applications

Temporary Permit Application

State Applications

Liquor License Application (New)

Special Event License Application

Modification of Premesis (Permit Application and Report of Changes)

Wholesaler Affidavit

Affidavit of Transfer and Statement of Compliance

Check Lists, Processes and General Info

New License Checklist

Neighborhood Needs and Desires Guidlines

Distance Restrictions

Special Event Permit Information

Transfer of Ownership Process

Marijuana Licenses

The Town Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice pertaining to Marijuana License applications. General guidance is offered, but all applicants must consult with their attorney for questions and concerns when applying for any type of license.

For the most updated and current applications and information, please visit the State of Colorado Department of Revenue's website.

Rules and Regulations

Coming Soon

Local Applications

New License Application

Renewal Application

Individual History Record

Application for a Major Change

State Applications

Click here to be directed to the State of Colorado's Applications & Forms

General Info

Please view Chapter 6 of the Palisade Municipal Code for more information on marijuana licenses.

Click Here to View Code

Business Licenses

The Town Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice pertaining to Business License applications. General guidance is offered, but all applicants must consult with their attorney for questions and concerns when applying for any type of license.

Applications

General Business License (Yearly)

Home Business License

Short-Term Vacation Rental Home

Daily/Special Event

General Info

Please view Chapter 6 of the Palisade Municipal Code for more information on Business Licenses.

Click Here to View Code

Public Meeting Recordings

Beginning August 3, 2021, all REGULARLY SCHEDULED Board of Trustee and Planning Commission meetings will be live-streamed on YouTube. The links for those meetings will be included on each agenda.

To View the Past Meeting Recordings, Please Click Here to be Re-Directed to the Town of Palisade's YouTube Page