Town of Palisade Clerk's Office
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 for recording & maintaining 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
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6pm
Palisade Civic Center
Meeting begins at 6:00 PMPalisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6pm
Palisade Civic Center
Meeting begins at 6:00 PMPalisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6pm
Palisade Civic Center
Meeting begins at 6:00 PMPalisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526
Town of Palisade Municipal Code
The Palisade Municipal Code is the collection of laws (ordinances) adopted by the Palisade Board of Trustees.
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 Form - ADMINISTRATIVE
Please email CORA requests to CORA@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.
All applications listed below MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN CLERK. The Clerk will forward the application to the Colorado Department of Liquor Enforcement upon local approval.
For the most updated and current applications and information, please visit the State of Colorado Department of Revenue's website.
- Rules and Regulations
- Local Applications
Fingerprinting for Liquor Licenses: Privacy Policy and Notice to Applicants
- State Applications
- Check Lists, Processes and General Info
Neighborhood Needs and Desires Guidelines
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
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Coming Soon
- Local Applications
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New Retail License Application
Medical Marijuana Renewal Application
- State Applications
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Click here to be directed to the State of Colorado's Applications & Forms
- General Info
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Please view Chapter 6 of the Palisade Municipal Code for more information on marijuana licenses.
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
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General Business License (Yearly)
- General Info
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Please view Chapter 6 of the Palisade Municipal Code for more information on Business Licenses.
Regular Municipal Mail Ballot Election April 7, 2026
OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
TRUSTEE
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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."
THE OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL MAIL-IN BALLOT ELECTION WILL BE POSTED HERE ONCE AVAILABLE
A Candidate Forum will be hosted by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Palisade High School Auditorium (3679 G Road)
Meet the Candidates
Each term will be for four (4) years:
VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN THREE (3) TRUSTEES
Candidates will be listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. The order will be chosen by a random lot draw on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Town Hall. Either the candidate or a representative appointed by the candidate may be present; however, neither is required.
All information below has been provided by the candidates
- TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: 1
Occupation:
Length of Time as a Town Resident:
Previous Political Experience:
Other:
- TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: 2
Occupation:
Length of Time as a Town Resident:
Previous Political Experience:
Other:
- TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: 3
Occupation:
Length of Time as a Town Resident:
Previous Political Experience:
Other:
- TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: 4
Occupation:
Length of Time as a Town Resident:
Previous Political Experience:
Other:
Information for Voters
- Ballot Content
- Three (3) Trustee positions - see Sample Ballot or "Meet the Candidates"
- TBD additional questions will be on the April 7, 2026 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 that when mailing, your ballot must be RECEIVED by the Town Clerk's Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
BALLOT DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
Palisade Town Hall: 175 E 3rd Street, Palisade. Drop-box open 24 hours a day beginning on May 16, 2026, and up to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 7, 2026.
Veterans Memorial Community Center: 120 W 8th Street, Palisade. Drop-box open 24 hours a day beginning on May 16, 2026, and up to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 7, 2026.
- Replacement Ballot
Replacement ballots may be obtained from the Palisade Town Clerk's Office located at 175 E 3rd Street, Palisade, BEGINNING the week of May 16, 2026, through Election Day, April 7, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 7, 2026.
- Register to Vote or Check Voter Status
Information for Candidates
- Important Dates
January 6 First day to circulate nomination petitions
January 26 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.
February 2 Last day nomination petitions may be amended to correct or replace signatures
February 2 Last day candidates may withdraw from the nomination
February 5 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.
February 6 First FCPA Report due
February 26 Candidate Form (Hosted by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce) 6:00 pm at the Palisade High School Auditorium (3679 G Road) – Not required, but HIGHLY recommended to participate
March 6 Second FCPA Report due
March 18 Last day for filing an affidavit of intent to be a write-in candidate
March 23 Third FCPA Report due
April 7 Election Day
April 17 Last day for Clerk to certify election results
April 28 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 7 Final FCPA Report due
NOTE: These dates are determined according to the Municipal Election Code. Failure to meet a deadline could result in enforcement action and the imposition of fines (CRS 1-45-111.5). If you are unclear on a deadline, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (970) 464-5602.
- Colorado Municipal Candidate Guide
- Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) Info and Forms
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