2018 Election Results

Mayor and Council Members Re-elected

More than 1400 Snowmass Village registered voters participated in the 2018 general election, the most ever in a mid-term election. Here are the Town results:

Mayor & Town Council Election
Congratulations to Mayor Markey Butler and Councilmen Bill Madsen and Bob Sirkus for being re-elected to their respective positions on the Town Council. All three ran unopposed in the November election.

Marijuana Sales Tax
Votes also overwhelmingly approved a new sales tax 70% in favor compared to 30% opposed on the potential sale of marijuana products in Snowmass Village. The results authorizes the Town to implement an additional tax of 5% on marijuana products, should they be permitted to be sold in Snowmass Village. The Town estimates that a 5% tax could generate anywhere from $100,000 - $300,000 in additional revenue.

View all of the local, regional, state, and federal election results by following the link below.

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Safety is the Point

Free Sharps Disposal Containers Available

The Valley Resource Management Team, made up of county and municipal governments throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, have teamed up to begin offering a sharps disposal program. Sharps is a medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin (e.g. needles, syringes, lansets, etc.) The new program provides FDA approved containers to mail back used sharps safely, and keep them out of solid waste stream where they can pose a hazard to solid waste workers, custodial staff, and children.

Please help us by disposing of your sharps safely with a FREE mail back kit (postage required). Pick up a disposal container at any of our pick up locations. Find the one nearest you by following the link below.

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Wildlife Trail Closures Begin Dec. 1

Respect wildlife. Respect seasonal closures.

Elk herds have been spotted in the Horse Ranch area this week, and local herds are moving into their winter ranges for the season. Local winter ranges include the North Mesa and Sky Mountain Park. Both areas provide critical food sources for wildlife during the hardest times of the year. North Rim Trail, Seven Star Trail, and Sky Mountain Park trails will be closed beginning December 1 to protect this winter range and provide a peaceful place for wildlife to negotiate winter conditions. These trails will reopen on May 16.

Winter Season Closures:

Rim Trail North, including the North Mesa Equestrian Trail: December 1 - May 16
Sky Mountain Park trails: December 1 - May 16
Seven Star Trail: December 1 - May 16

The south portion of the Rim Trail is open year-round.

Trail closures are strictly enforced by the Town's Animal Services Division, in partnership with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and there is a zero tolerance policy for trail closure violations. Fines can reach up to $5,000. Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use in closed areas. Thank you for your understanding and respect of wildlife.

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Volunteer and Serve on a Town Board or Commission

Applications Due Wednesday, December 19 at 5pm

Use your passion, knowledge, and expertise to advise Town Council on policy decisions that impact the community. The Town currently has a number of seats open on a variety of advisory boards ranging from the Financial Advisory Board to the Environmental Advisory Board.

The boards and commissions that are currently accepting applications are listed below. You can learn more about the mission of each board, member duties, and how to apply by following the links below:

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Bring on Winter & More Shuttles

The Village Shuttle is now operating on Winter Schedules. That means more free rides, more often.

Ditch the car and take a ride with us. You can view routes and schedules online at snowmasstransit.com, or use the Google Maps app to find the closest bus stop and best shuttle route for you.

Base Village Grand Opening

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Join us for the community grand opening of Snowmass Base Village. The celebration will include a live band, ice skating, climbing on the new 5-story climbing wall, a pop-up holiday market at The Collective, music by DJ Naka G, tasty bites and drinks throughout, and fireworks.

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2019 Community Grant

Applications Due Wednesday, December 5

The Town Citizen's Grant Review Board and Town Council will be awarding local non-profit organizations $100,000 in 2019. Non-profits that aim to address community health and human service issues, significant problems in the community, and/or enrich the quality of life for Snowmass Village residents are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on December 5.

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Environmental Leadership Award

EAB Seeking Nominations for Environmental Leaders

Each year, the Environmental Advisory Board recognizes a local individual or business that demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship through policies, programs, or actions focused on energy conservation, water quality and/or conservation, and waste reduction and recycling. Learn more and nominate a local environmental leader online by following the link below.

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Comp Plan Update Complete

Town Council to consider Approval December 17th

Over two years in the making, the Snowmass Village Comprehensive Plan Update will be considered by the Town Council for final approval and adoption at their regular meeting on Monday, December 17. Learn more about the document and read the latest draft by following the link below.

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