All Entries in the "Politics" Category
Parker Announces Candidacy for County Coroner
To the Citizens of Prowers County, It is with great modesty that I am announcing my candidacy for the elected position of Prowers County Coroner in the November 2022 election. As a lifelong resident of Lamar, it’s my goal to serve my community in a position that requires the knowledge I have obtained through my […]
Rohr Coroner Candidacy Announced: To the Citizens of Prowers County,
To the Citizens of Prowers County, It is my honored to serve as Prowers County Coroner and I am officially announcing my candidacy for Prowers County Coroner in the November 2022 election. I will do my best to represent the Prowers County Coroner’s office in every way possible. I will serve the citizens of […]
Wittman Notice of Candidacy: Dear Residents of Prowers County,
I, Judy Wittman am announcing my candidacy for re-election of Prowers County Treasurer/Public Trustee. I have enjoyed serving the great people of Prowers County and it is my desire to continue serving in this capacity. Over the last three years, I have gained invaluable experience in my role as Treasurer/Public Trustee. I will continue to […]
Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center
Re: 2022 Primary and General Election Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder, Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303 for the 2022 Primary and General Elections. House Bill 13-1303 requires a County […]
GREETINGS to the PROPERTY OWNERS of PROWERS COUNTY
I wish to inform you, the property owners, and citizens of Prowers County of my decision to seek re-election to the office of Prowers County Assessor. “Indebted to the Past and Obligated to the Future”. I am “Indebted” to the citizens of Prowers County for the trust and confidence they have placed in me […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Judicial Nominating Commissions There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado’s 22 judicial districts that selects nominees for district and county judicial vacancies. Each district nominating commission is chaired by a justice of the Supreme Court, who is a non-voting member of the commission. Fifteenth Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission for […]
City Waiting for Ruling on Latest Marijuana Ballot Challenge
Arguments against the validity of the initiating ballot questions pertaining to the sale and taxation of recreational marijuana products were presented before Prowers District Judge, Michael Davidson on Monday, January 10th. His decision is expected to be issued to both parties by February 1st. In the court hearing, Wanda Rohlman, Plaintiff, was represented […]
Bennet, Phillips Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Promote Ranked Choice Voting
Denver – U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) celebrated House passage of the Voter Choice Act as an amendment to the Protecting our Democracy Act, which passed the House 220-208. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is also a co-sponsor of the Voter Choice Act. “House passage of the […]
Lamar Marijuana Ballot Survives Challenge
“The Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s Office (Division) moves the Deputy Secretary of State to dismiss the above-entitled Lobbyist Complaint on the grounds that Complainant failed to specifically identify violations of Colorado lobbyist laws under section 24-6-301, et seq, C.R.S.” Belinda Sturges approached the Lamar City Council during a public meeting […]
City Votes to Approve Recreational/Medical Marijuana Sales
Voters in Lamar approved the two-part November ballot question to legalize sales of marijuana within the City of Lamar. Both questions, 2A and 2B had to pass in order for the city to join other communities with legalized sales. The vote was 1,102 to 902 on 2A which set the level of taxes […]
Lamar Moves Forward with Housing Project
The Lamar City Council received an update on the workforce housing program which will construct 60 new houses for essential workers in six southeastern Colorado communities. During the October 25th meeting, John Fulton, representative for Southern Colorado Economic Development District, said these are pre-sold homes which will be made available first, to those […]
Early In-Person Voting Begins Statewide Today
DENVER, Colo– Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) across Colorado are now open statewide for the November 2 Coordinated Election, enabling Coloradans to vote or drop off their ballots in-person. To date, 313,372 ballots have been returned. “Colorado historically has been engaged in the state’s elections, and we expect that will continue,” said Colorado Secretary […]
Cobblestone Hotel Groundbreaking Set for October 6th, Joe Giadone Honored
The Lamar City Council approved a modification of the incentive package for BriMark Buildings Construction, LLC for the Cobblestone Hotel Development project during their September 27th meeting. Their attorneys had requested a change from the City and Redevelopment Authority Board regarding the Substantial Completion Date clause, as long as the owner is in […]
Election Information and Timeline
If you have moved and didn’t update your voter registration you could be inactive at this time. Inactive voters will not automatically get a ballot in the mail for this election. Please call the County Clerk’s Office for election information regarding your voting status or go on line to: www.govotecolorado.gov for more information. […]
Meeting with the Mayor: Advisory Board for Public Safety
From time to time, Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin and The Prowers Journal will get together to discuss and review developments of interest to Lamar residents and the surrounding community. The hope is, the better informed a community is on matters that pertain to them, the more involved they can become with their local […]
