Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Erie Town Council Election 2026

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council seats up

3 contests

7 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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

Town Council District 1 · 1 seat

Bob BraudesRetired technology professional who managed engineering teams of up to 65 and was awarded over 20 patents.2sourced
Andrew SawuschPlanning Commission chair and former Erie council member working in business operations and marketing.2sourced

Town Council District 2 · 1 seat

Town Council District 3 · 1 seat

Voters in each of Erie's three council districts choose one council member for their district; the mayor is not on the 2026 ballot.

3 notes on these statements

Mayor Andrew Moore announced he will resign after the 2027 budget is adopted, scheduled for Nov. 10, and Brandon Bell, who is term limited in District 2, is expected to succeed him. Daily Camera, Erie Mayor Andrew Moore announces he will resign after November election · Sep 15, 2026

Brandon Bell's District 2 seat will be vacant from the time he becomes mayor until the winner of the District 2 race takes office in January 2027. Daily Camera, Erie Mayor Andrew Moore announces he will resign after November election · Sep 15, 2026

Councilmember John Mortellaro's District 1 term expires and he is not running again. Colorado Hometown Weekly, 7 Erie Town Council candidates listed · Aug 27, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Emily BaerErie Town Councilmember; her seat is not on the November 2026 ballot.3sourced Dan HobackErie Town Councilmember; his seat is not on the November 2026 ballot.3sourced Andrew MooreMayor; has announced he will resign after the town's 2027 budget is adopted3sourced Anil PesaramelliErie Town Councilmember; his seat is not on the November 2026 ballot.3sourced

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesTown-owned mineral rights, Redtail Ranch development, Flags on town flagpoles Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Last day ballots may be mailed to registered voters

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Town-owned mineral rights

Where it standsThe council approved a mineral rights sale to SM Energy affiliates 4-3 on June 23, 2026, and SM Energy terminated the agreement on Aug. 19, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether the town keeps, leases or sells its mineral interests near the Draco well site and how it takes part in state hearings.

The mineral rights agreement failed on a 3-3 vote on June 16, 2026, and passed 4-3 on June 23 after Councilmember Brian O'Connor asked for reconsideration. Town of Erie news flash, Council Approves Mineral Rights Agreement · Jun 23, 2026
The Town of Erie was notified Aug. 19 that SM Energy was terminating the agreement and says the town remains the owner of its mineral interests in the area. Town of Erie news flash, SM Energy Terminates Mineral Rights Agreement · Aug 19, 2026

Redtail Ranch development

Where it standsThe council approved a settlement with the developer 4-3 on Dec. 16, 2025; final plat and site plan applications are still required.

What's on the tableHow the town reviews the Redtail Ranch final plat and site plan, and how it handles other development near oil and gas wells.

The settlement approves a preliminary plat and lets the applicant move toward a final plat and site plan application. Town of Erie Legistar, File 25-665, Redtail Ranch settlement · Dec 16, 2025
Under the settlement the developer would plug and abandon wells inside the property, which allows a smaller setback and raises the lot count from 524 to 569. Town of Erie Legistar, File 25-665, Redtail Ranch settlement · Dec 16, 2025

Flags on town flagpoles

Where it standsSince the Aug. 26, 2025 vote, only the U.S., Colorado, Erie and POW/MIA flags may fly on the town's six flagpoles.

What's on the tableWhether the council keeps the four-flag policy or changes it.

The 4-3 vote chose option 3 of three staff options; the others were keeping the proclamation requirement or letting council issue local proclamations by majority vote. Colorado Hometown Weekly, Erie will stop flying Pride, Juneteenth flags on town poles · Sep 6, 2025

Street maintenance and the 2027 budget

Where it standsCouncil is working on the 2027 budget, and a use fee on water bills for road maintenance has been proposed.

What's on the tableHow Erie pays for street maintenance and other capital needs as its Capital Improvement Fund runs down.

Candidate Andrew Sawusch wrote on Aug. 23, 2026 that staff recommended a dedicated Transportation Maintenance Fee on utility bills and a 10% cut across all departments. Andrew Sawusch, Budget 2027 · Aug 23, 2026
Councilmember Brian O'Connor wrote that a road-related use fee of less than $10 on water bills was proposed during the initial 2027 budget conversation. Brian O'Connor campaign site, Priorities

Local tax measures on the ballot

Where it standsErie voters will also decide a sales tax for the Erie Community Center expansion and a lodging tax.

What's on the tableCouncil candidates do not vote on these measures, but the council that follows will carry out whatever voters decide.

Erie residents will vote on two local tax measures in November: a sales tax for expanding and renovating the Erie Community Center and a lodging tax for short-term rentals and hotel stays. Colorado Hometown Weekly, 7 Erie Town Council candidates listed · Aug 27, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. What should Erie do with its town-owned mineral rights near the Draco well site?
2. Which flags should fly on town-owned flagpoles?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Last day ballots may be mailed to registered votersTown of Erie, 2026 Election · Oct 5, 2026Oct 16, 2026
Third campaign finance report due to the Town ClerkTown of Erie, 2026 Election · Oct 5, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Election DayTown of Erie, 2026 Election · Oct 5, 2026Nov 3, 2026
Council member swearing-inTown of Erie, 2026 Election · Oct 5, 2026Jan 12, 2027

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Emily Baer, Dan Hoback, Andrew Moore, Anil Pesaramelli3 on this ballot

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

The Town Council has one mayor, one mayor pro tem and five council members, and the Town Manager runs day-to-day operations. Town of Erie, Town Council
Erie has three election districts; two council members are elected from each district and the mayor is elected at large. Town of Erie, Home Rule Charter and election districts
The council member with the most votes in each district wins a four-year term; the next mayoral election is in 2028. Town of Erie, 2026 Election · Oct 5, 2026

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