Citizens initiative and recall

Regional News

Republicans initiate recall of Colorado senator two days after he announces he’s becoming a Democrat

‘It’s strange how the way you affiliate changes people’s perceptions of you,’ says Sen. Kevin Priola

August 25, 2022

Local News

Petition seeking greater public involvement for fire, police developments is successful

Durango City Council must choose to accept ordinance or send it to a vote

May 10, 2022

Local News

Citizens Voice Durango petition appears to meet requirements

Clerk’s Office has 10 days to confirm status of initiative

April 28, 2022

The Durango Herald

Silverton OHV, recall election results expected Wednesday

Electors deciding whether to recall mayor, two board members

October 13, 2021

Local News

Los Pinos Fire employees call for removal of board members

chief’s ouster sparks outrage among firefighters

November 23, 2018

Local News

Dolores school board recall fails; McCoy retains seat

loses with just 42 percent of vote

October 9, 2018

Local News

More than $50,000 spent fighting attempt to recall Gwen Lachelt

Petitioners reported about $5,000 in monetary contributions

May 24, 2018

Local News

Lachelt recall supporters turn in 2,168 more signatures

Organizers confident effort to oust Lachelt will move forward

May 2, 2018

Local News

Conservation group donates $47,000 to defeat Gwen Lachelt recall effort

Supporters of recalling La Plata County commissioner list $6,333 in donations

April 25, 2018

Local News

Supporters of La Plata County commissioner’s recall short more than 2,000 signatures

Residents have additional 15 days to collect more to force a vote

April 17, 2018

Local News

Supporters of La Plata County commissioner’s recall fall 1,105 signatures shy of their mark

they will have 15 days to collect more

March 30, 2018

Local News

Conservation Colorado spends thousands to fight La Plata County commissioner’s recall

The latest campaign finance reports show Conservation Colorado is continuing its effort to defeat the recall of La Plata County…

March 29, 2018

Local News

Colorado recall laws liberal but challenging

official fraud or misconduct is required to remove elected leaders

March 29, 2018

Local News

Durango woman cited for destroying sign that asked for signatures in Lachelt recall effort

owner reports woman ripped sign in half

March 26, 2018

Local News

Petition to recall Gwen Lachelt OK’d setting off timetable to possible vote

Parkerdu1-i-syn If petitioners submit the required amount of signatures, Parker has 15 days to verify them. She said the rejection…

February 13, 2018

Local News

Recall effort against Gwen Lachelt faces questions for locating at VFW

Nonprofit involvement in political activity is a gray area

February 12, 2018

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt vows to fight recall effort

7,505 signatures needed by March 30 to force election

February 2, 2018

Pine River Times news

Southern Ute members rail against leadership

Petitions seek distribution of funds, ouster of tribal leaders

March 20, 2017

Local News

S. Ute council recall started

Elders: A ‘revolution’ to preserve way of life

August 10, 2015

Local News

Ballot-initiative measure signed

requires fiscal impact statements

May 18, 2015

Local News

Residents to meet on new city rules

may weigh-in on pot, vacation rentals with referendum, initiative

June 24, 2014

Policy and Politics Digest

Busy Colorado ballot will be energy-heavy

Far and away, though, energy-related measures dominate the list of proposed initiatives. There are at least a dozen such initiatives…

May 15, 2014

Policy and Politics

Single-issue fixation loses bigger picture

Never a natural in the kitchen, she set about to prepare for my sister and me wholesome meals chock full…

September 14, 2013

Local News

Plastic-bag fee opponents near goal

is to get issue on November ballot

August 16, 2013