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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Avon Town Council Election 2026

4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Every Avon voter may vote for up to four of the seven candidates for four-year Town Council terms.

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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  • Governor
    7 candidates on the ballot
    • Victor Marx · Republican Party
    • Phil Weiser · Democratic Party
    • Stephen T. Hamilton · American Constitution Party
    • Eric Mulder · Libertarian Party
    • Jeff Peckman · Unity Party
    • Erik Underwood · Approval Voting Party
    • Greg Lopez · Unaffiliated
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • U.S. Senate
    • Mark Baisley · Republican Party
    • John Hickenlooper · Democratic Party
    • Bob Chew · Forward Party
    • Christopher Baum · Approval Voting Party
    • Blake Huber · Libertarian Party
    • Adam Withrow · Unity Party
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • Also statewideSecretary of State · State Treasurer · Attorney General
  • Statewide measures14 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
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Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01License plate reader (Flock) cameras4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn October 2026 the council voted 4-3 to end the town's contract with Flock Safety for its license plate reader cameras.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to adopt any replacement camera system and what privacy rules apply.

02Speed enforcement cameras2 sourced facts

Where it standsOrdinance 25-15, adopted 6-0 in September 2025, authorizes an automated vehicle identification system for speed enforcement in Avon.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to keep, renew or change the speed camera program.

03Community housing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 Avon Community Housing Plan 7-0 in September 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will decide which housing projects to fund and how to carry out the plan.

04Short-term rentals2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe 2026 Community Housing Plan, adopted in September 2026, includes policy recommendations on short-term rentals.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how to regulate and tax short-term rentals.

05Recreation Center pool renovation1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council voted 7-0 to pause the Avon Recreation Center aquatic refurbishment after the proposed maximum price came in significantly over budget.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how to fund and schedule the pool renovation in its capital plan.

2 notes on these statements

Tamra N. Underwood and Chico Thuon hold two of the four seats up for election and are term limited. 104.7 theMILE · Aug 31, 2026

High Five Access Media invited all seven candidates to a candidate forum on Sept. 24, 2026 at Avon Town Hall. High Five Access Media

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  1. 1. Should Avon use license plate reader cameras such as Flock?

  2. 2. Should Avon keep its speed enforcement cameras?

  3. 3. Should Avon raise its short-term rental tax?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Gary Brooks, Lindsay Hardy, Kevin Hyatt4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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