Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Parker Town Council Election 2026

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The candidates

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Town Council · Vote for up to 3

Anne BarringtonIncumbentFounder of The Barrington Group Real Estate, a Parker brokerage, and a current Parker Town Council member. She serves on the Douglas County Housing Partnership Board.11sourced
Erik FrandsenIncumbentCommercial real estate banker appointed to the Parker Town Council in January 2025. At the time he had served on the Parker Planning Commission since 2016.8sourced
Johnnie TurnidgePublic-safety professional with more than 26 years of law-enforcement experience. He has been a board member of his local F.O.P. lodge.4sourced
Brandi WilksIncumbentSmall business owner and Realtor serving on the Parker Town Council since her election in 2022.10sourced
Kristin WilliamsAccount manager at real estate tech company Inside Real Estate and a licensed real estate professional. She says this is her first time seeking elected office.4sourced

Voters fill three at-large council seats; the mayor and the other three council seats are not up for election.

1 note on these statements

Erik Frandsen was appointed in January 2025 to complete the council term of Joshua Rivero, who was elected mayor in November 2024. Town of Parker · Jan 14, 2025

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

John DiakCouncilmember (Mayor Pro Tem); term ends December 20289sourced Laura HeftaCouncilmember; term ends December 20285sourced Todd HendreksCouncilmember; term ends December 20287sourced Joshua RiveroMayor; term ends December 2028bio only

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesGrowth and the Parker 2050 plan, Twenty Mile Road and Parker Road traffic, Police drones and license plate cameras Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter Service and Polling Centers begin opening

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Growth and the Parker 2050 plan

Where it standsThe council adopted the Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan by unanimous vote on Sept. 21, 2026.

What's on the tableHow growth, zoning and annexation requests are handled under the newly adopted plan.

The Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan gives long-range guidance on land use, transportation, economic vitality, sustainability and quality of life. Town of Parker · Sep 21, 2026
On June 16, 2025, the council approved on first reading an ordinance annexing the Parker Professional Park property, on the consent agenda, 6-0. Parker Town Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025

Twenty Mile Road and Parker Road traffic

Where it standsThe town is moving into final design for the E-470/Parker Road/Twenty Mile Road mobility improvements, with construction expected to start in spring 2027 pending the 2027 budget.

What's on the tableFunding for the project in the 2027 budget and the property acquisitions it needs.

The town aims to widen Twenty Mile Road north of Pine Lane and connect the eastbound E-470/Parker Road off-ramp to southbound Twenty Mile Road. Parker Chronicle
E-470 has provided $2 million toward construction under an agreement approved last fall. Parker Chronicle
On Sept. 8, 2026, the council approved on first reading, on the consent agenda, an ordinance stating the town's intent to acquire property interests for Twenty Mile Road between E-470 and Pine Lane, 5-0. Parker Town Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026

Police drones and license plate cameras

Where it standsCouncil received an overview of a proposed police drone and license plate reader package at a study session in August 2026; no vote was taken.

What's on the tableWhether to fund and adopt the police technology package, and what policies govern it.

The package would add about $175,000 annually to the police department's existing Axon contract, which currently totals roughly $530,000 per year. Colorado Politics · Aug 24, 2026
Police recommended a phased approach beginning with one drone hive, 10 additional license plate reader cameras and supporting software platforms. Colorado Politics · Aug 24, 2026
Council members questioned how data would be stored, who would have access to it and what safeguards would prevent misuse. Colorado Politics · Aug 24, 2026

The 2027 town budget and taxes

Where it standsCouncil held a budget workshop on Oct. 2, 2026 with a proposed 2027 town budget overview on the agenda.

What's on the tableThe 2027 town budget and any changes to town taxes it relies on.

The Oct. 2, 2026 council budget workshop agenda lists a proposed 2027 town budget overview, department budget presentations and a Link on Demand expansion. Town of Parker · Oct 2, 2026
On Sept. 8, 2026, the council approved on first reading, on the consent agenda, an ordinance amending Section 4.03 of the Parker Municipal Code concerning sales and use tax, 5-0. Parker Town Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
The Sept. 21, 2026 council agenda lists the sales and use tax ordinance for second reading. Town of Parker · Sep 21, 2026

Attainable housing

Where it standsThe town has assigned certain housing rights and its 2026 private activity bond allocation to the Douglas County Housing Partnership.

What's on the tableHow much the town does itself or through partners such as the Douglas County Housing Partnership to support attainable housing.

On March 3, 2025, the council approved on the consent agenda a resolution assigning the town's rights of first refusal and first offer to purchase multifamily housing to the Douglas County Housing Partnership, 5-0. Parker Town Council minutes, March 3, 2025 · Mar 3, 2025
On May 18, 2026, the council approved on the consent agenda a resolution assigning the town's 2026 private activity bond volume cap allocation to the Douglas County Housing Partnership, 5-0. Parker Town Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026

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1. Should traffic and road projects come before more housing density?
2. What should the council do about town taxes?
3. Should the town expand its support for attainable housing?

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

Key dates

Ballots mailed and 24-hour ballot drop boxes openTown of Parker · Sep 29, 2026Oct 2, 2026
Voter Service and Polling Centers begin openingTown of Parker · Sep 29, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Election DayTown of ParkerNov 3, 2026

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): John Diak, Laura Hefta, Todd Hendreks, Joshua Rivero3 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The Town Council has six members elected at large to four-year staggered terms; Parker does not use council districts. Town of Parker · Jul 2, 2026
The mayor is elected by voters to a four-year term, presides over the council and votes only in the case of a tie. Town of Parker · Jul 2, 2026
No one may serve more than four four-year terms in their lifetime, whether as mayor or councilmember. Town of Parker · Jul 2, 2026

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