Grant-Valkaria Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Lisette
Kolar
Lisette Kolar is running for Grant-Valkaria Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 10 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Michelle Van Bever
- 02Richard Dockery
- 03Dan FadenIncumbent
- 04Joseph Garbacik
- 05Lisette KolarYou’re reading
- 06Ron Mallet
- 07Eddie Negrón
- 08Chris Poole
- 09Patrick Ripton
- 10Brandon Veasey
Background
- About
- Retired systems engineer and one of the leaders of the effort that incorporated Grant-Valkaria in 2006.
- Campaign website
- www.kolarforcouncil.com
The seats on the ballot are those now held by Mayor Lisette Kolar and Councilmembers Tom Sammon (Seat 1), Rick Hood (Seat 2), Dan Faden (Seat 3) and Mike Bradvarevic (Seat 5). Town of Grant-Valkaria
On the record: Lisette Kolar
7 sourced01Budget and taxes4 sourced positions
Pledged to work to keep residents' property tax burden as low as possible.
Partnering with you to keep your property tax burden as low as possible.”
Own statementLisette Kolar for Town CouncilLink
Said the town faces potential revenue reductions from Amendment 3 and growing development around its borders.
As we face upcoming challenges — including potential revenue reductions from Amendment 3 and growing development around our borders — we need experienced, dedicated leadership with proven integrity.”
Own statementLisette Kolar for Town CouncilLink
Voted to adopt the town's tentative budget of $4,845,871 for the next fiscal year (unanimous, Sept. 2026).
Council voteGrant-Valkaria Town Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted to adopt a tentative operating millage rate of 1.2587, the roll-back rate, down from the current 1.3038 (unanimous, Sept. 2026).
Council voteGrant-Valkaria Town Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Septic upgrades1 sourced position
Says she is working on a checklist and resources for residents facing the 2030 septic requirements.
Working on a checklist and resources for residents for 2030 septic requirements.”
Own statementLisette Kolar for Town CouncilLink
03Home rule1 sourced position
Pledged to keep local decisions in the town's hands rather than the state's.
Keeping our local decisions in our own hands, not the State's.”
Own statementLisette Kolar for Town CouncilLink
04Development1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 2026-04, which carries out a 2025 state law requiring administrative approval of qualifying final plats and replats (passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteGrant-Valkaria Town Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2026 · Aug 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Budget and taxes
In their words
Said the town faces potential revenue reductions from Amendment 3 and growing development around its borders.
On the record
Voted to adopt the town's tentative budget of $4,845,871 for the next fiscal year (unanimous, Sept. 2026).
Sep 9, 2026 ·Grant-Valkaria Town Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026
Voted to adopt a tentative operating millage rate of 1.2587, the roll-back rate, down from the current 1.3038 (unanimous, Sept. 2026).
Sep 9, 2026 ·Grant-Valkaria Town Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026
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