STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-February 26, 2024-All active voters within the City of Steamboat Springs will be mailed a Special Election Ballot on Monday, March 4, 2024, and should arrive in mailboxes by March 11, to decide if they support or reject the annexation agreement ordinance passed by City Council. Election Day for the city’s Special Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The special election is asking electors of the City of Steamboat Springs the following question:
"Shall the City of Steamboat Springs ("City") adopt Ordinance No. 2933 to annex approximately four hundred twenty acres of real property owned by the Yampa Valley Housing Authority ("YVHA") and known as Brown Ranch for the purpose of developing affordable and attainable housing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Annexation Agreement between the City and YVHA dated Oct. 17, 2023? ”
Yes No
During the Special Mail Ballot Election, voter services will be available from city offices at 124 10th Street from 8am to 5pm, weekdays and from 7am to 7pm on Election Day, March 26. Services include voter registration assistance, disabled access voting assistance, ballots for newly registered voters, and replacement ballots. The City Hall main entrance is accessible from 10th Street with parking in the parking lot north of Oak/10th Streets as well as along Oak and on adjacent streets. A handful of close-in parking spaces behind the City Hall can be accessed from the alley between 9th & 10th Streets.
Replacement ballots can be requested in person, over the phone or by email. The deadline for the city to mail replacement ballots is March 18, so voters should plan accordingly. Proof of identity (acceptable ID) will be required for replacement ballots. You may need a replacement ballot if:
- You will be out of town and are not able to receive your original ballot.
- You are unable, for any reason, to wait until your ballot arrives.
- You did not receive a ballot as of March 11.
- You have moved and have a new mailing address within the city limits.
New voters who moved to the city before March 5, but who wish to vote in this special election, must visit the city offices to register and receive a ballot. Due to the presidential primary election at the state level, run by Routt County, registrations made using govotecolorado.gov will not be updated until after the city's special election.
Voters have the option of using the 24/7 Secure Ballot Box, located at 522 Lincoln in the alley behind the historic downtown courthouse. There is also an interior drop box at the city offices which are open weekdays 8am-5pm and on Election Day from 7am-7pm. You can also put a .68 cent stamp on the envelope and mail it at any post office. Be sure to sign your ballot and mail with sufficient time for the ballot to arrive before 7pm on March 26. Generally voters are advised not to mail ballots after Tuesday, March 18.
For questions concerning the special election, contact the City of Steamboat Springs City Clerk's Office at 970.871.8248 or in-person at City Hall.
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Contact
Julie Franklin, City Clerk, 970.871.8248 or email
Dan Foote, City Attorney, 970.879.2060 or email
Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email