Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Lochbuie Board of Trustees Election 2026
5 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 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.
Trustee
Vote for up to 5- Shannon DonnellyIncumbentLochbuie trustee appointed to the Board of Trustees by Resolution 2026-15 in May 2026.13sourced
- Kathryn HuntIncumbentLochbuie trustee appointed to the Board of Trustees by Resolution 2026-16 in May 2026.10sourced
- Catherine MoyaIncumbentLochbuie trustee whose current term on the Board of Trustees expires in November 2026.12sourced
- David OttCandidate for Town of Lochbuie Trustee on the 2026 ballot.1sourced
- Jacklyn WhiteCandidate for Town of Lochbuie Trustee on the 2026 ballot.1sourced
- Mary Lou WithrowCandidate for Town of Lochbuie Trustee on the 2026 ballot.1sourced
Voters town-wide may vote for up to five of the six trustee candidates.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- GovernorOfficial candidate list, in its order
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
- 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
- Also statewideSecretary of State · State Treasurer · Attorney General
- Statewide measures14 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
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.
- Jamie JefferyMayor; term expires November 202810sourced
- Larry StrockMayor Pro Tem; term expires November 202811sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
01Data centers4 sourced facts
Where it standsA five-year moratorium on data center applications, approved in July 2026, is in place.
What's on the tableThe next board will decide whether to write rules for data centers or ban them.
- The board approved Ordinance 2026-720, a moratorium on data center applications for five years, and directed staff to draft an idea for a ban (6-1, July 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Jul 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
- Town Attorney Joe Rivera said that as of July 21, 2026, no data center applications had been submitted to the town. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Jul 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
- Mayor Jeffery said the board received close to 100 emails that were overwhelmingly in support of a moratorium or a ban. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Jul 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
- On Sept. 15, 2026, the Community Development Director shared an update on zoning for data centers in Lochbuie. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Sep 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
02Water supply and fees4 sourced facts
Where it standsMandatory watering restrictions took effect June 1, 2026, and the town leased additional water for the rest of 2026.
What's on the tableThe board will set water fees and decide how to pay for the town's water supply.
- Town Administrator AJ Euckert said watering restrictions were going into effect on June 1. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
- The board approved Resolution 2026-13 increasing the water plant investment fees (5-0, April 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Apr 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
- The board approved a 2026 lease of water from South Adams County Water and Sanitation District after staff said augmentation water was not available in a dry year (6-1, July 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Jul 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
- The board approved an emergency pump repair agreement for Well #2 not to exceed $88,750 (6-1, July 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Jul 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
03Wastewater plant and Brighton4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe town is in a dispute with the City of Brighton over the wastewater plant and is pricing its own plant expansion.
What's on the tableThe board will decide how to expand and pay for the wastewater plant, with or without Brighton.
- The City of Brighton sent the town a Notice of Default on November 21, 2025, followed by mediation on March 27, 2026. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
- Mayor Pro Tem Strock reported that Brighton has disagreed with the sewer plant upgrade cost and will not approve any plant investment fees. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
- The board voted to allocate $20,000 to obtain bids on the cost of a four million gallons per day wastewater plant (5-1, May 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
- Raftelis presented a plant investment fee and financial plan study for the wastewater plant to the board on Sept. 1, 2026. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Sep 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
04Town revenue and retail marijuana4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe board voted in September 2026 to research licensing retail marijuana stores; the 2027 proposed budget was on the Oct. 6 agenda.
What's on the tableThe board will decide on the 2027 budget and whether to allow retail marijuana businesses to raise revenue.
- A motion to waive a board rule and take up a marijuana sales tax ballot ordinance failed 4-2 because it needed a three-fourths majority (September 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Sep 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
- The board voted 6-1 to advance a proposal on licensing retail marijuana stores and marijuana hospitality businesses for further research (September 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Sep 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
- Mayor Jeffery said the lack of revenue in Lochbuie keeps her up at night. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Sep 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
- The 2027 Proposed Budget was an action item on the Oct. 6, 2026 agenda. Lochbuie Board of Trustees amended agenda, Oct 6, 2026 · Oct 6, 2026
05Flock cameras2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe police department uses Flock cameras, and a trustee asked in September 2026 for a board discussion of possibly removing them.
What's on the tableThe board may decide whether the town keeps or removes its Flock cameras.
- Police Lieutenant Stephanie Southard presented information on Flock cameras and how the police department uses them in Lochbuie (June 2026). Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Jun 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
- Trustee Bristow said she does not feel Flock cameras or other surveillance cameras are a good fit for Lochbuie and asked the board to discuss their possible removal. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Sep 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Shannon Donnelly and Kathryn Hunt were appointed to the Board of Trustees in May 2026. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
Trustee Kat Bristow said on Sept. 1, 2026 that she has decided not to run. Lochbuie Board of Trustees minutes, Sep 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
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1. What should Lochbuie do about data centers?
2. Should Lochbuie raise the water plant investment fees charged on new connections?
3. Should the town spend money pricing its own expanded wastewater plant?
4. Should Lochbuie allow retail marijuana stores to raise town revenue?
Key dates
- Ballots mailed to voters beginWeld County 2026 sample ballot and TABOR noticeOct 2, 2026
- Last day to request a ballot by mailWeld County 2026 sample ballot and TABOR noticeOct 26, 2026
- Election Day: ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m.Weld County 2026 sample ballot and TABOR noticeNov 3, 2026
The seat math
2 stay (not up this year): Jamie Jeffery, Larry Strock5 on this ballot
7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- All Board seats are elected at-large by the voters of the Town of Lochbuie. Town of Lochbuie
- Town elections are held in November of even-numbered years and are coordinated with Adams County and Weld County. Town of Lochbuie
- The Board of Trustees meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Town of Lochbuie
- Board compensation is $200 per month. Town of Lochbuie
- The mayor's current term expires in November 2028. Town of Lochbuie
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