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COUNTY • Colorado County, TX
Colorado County
Population / Scale
19,724
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.462128
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$27.5M
+5.9% YoY • +1.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.32M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.0 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: +0.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ 0.0 pts
78.8 (B) → 78.8 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+1.5% (5Y)
10Y: +21.1% • Since '00: +108.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0375
FY 22: $0.4996 → FY 27: $0.4621
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78.8 (B)'10: 78.4 (B)'17: 78.2 (B)'22: 77.8 (B)'27: 78.8 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $13.2M'10: $18.2M'17: $22.7M'22: $27.1M'27: $27.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (20)
BH
Billy Hefner
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
jp1@co.colorado.tx.us
BR
Boe Reeves
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
jp2@co.colorado.tx.us
DG
Darrell Gertson
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
DS
Darrell Stancik
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
DJ
Donald J. Clark
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
jp3@co.colorado.tx.us
IV
Ivan V. Menke
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JJ
Jay Johannes
District Attorney
jay.johannes@co.colorado.tx.us
JJ
Jay Johannes
County Attorney
jay.johannes@co.colorado.tx.us
JG
Joyce Guthmann
County Treasurer
joyce.guthmann@co.colorado.tx.us
JL
Justin Lindemann
County Sheriff
KN
Keith Neuendorff
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
KM
Kimberly Menke
County Clerk
kimberly.menke@co.colorado.tx.us
LL
Lonnie L. Hinze
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MZ
Melinda Zajicek
County Tax Assessor-Collector
tac@co.colorado.tx.us
RJ
Richard J. LaCourse
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
RP
Ryan P. Brandt
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
SO
Shannon Owers
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
shannon.owers@co.colorado.tx.us
SW
Stan Warfield
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
jp4@co.colorado.tx.us
TP
Ty Prause
County Judge
ty.prause@co.colorado.tx.us
VD
Valerie Dunn Harmon
District Clerk
districtclerk@co.colorado.tx.us
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.9% YoYFreedom Score: 78.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Colorado County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($27,470,279) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.462128 per $100 valuation: $0.323360 M&O + $0.138768 I&S) for Colorado County. Source: Colorado County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$27.5M
General Fund
$18.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,393
Public Safety: $10.3M (37%)
0Public Works: $6.6M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.462128 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-12.5% YoYFreedom Score: 78 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Colorado County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($25,944,729) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.464918 per $100 valuation) for Colorado County.
Total Appropriation
$25.9M
General Fund
$17.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,315
Public Safety: $9.6M (37%)
0Public Works: $6.3M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.464918 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 77.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Colorado County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($29,664,582) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.588413 per $100 valuation) for Colorado County.
Total Appropriation
$29.7M
General Fund
$21.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,504
Public Safety: $11.7M (39%)
0Public Works: $6.1M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $5.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.588413 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 77.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Colorado County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Colorado County (Colorado County) totaling $28,842,569. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4821 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$28.8M
General Fund
$21.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,462
Public Safety: $11.4M (39%)
0Public Works: $6.0M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.48213 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 77.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Colorado County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Colorado County (Colorado County) totaling $28,035,157. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4970 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$28.0M
General Fund
$20.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,421
Public Safety: $11.0M (39%)
0Public Works: $5.8M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.496951 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$27.47M(+5.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.9MPer Capita: $1,393Tax Rate: $0.462128Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$25.94M(-12.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.8MPer Capita: $1,315Tax Rate: $0.464918Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$29.66M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $1,504Tax Rate: $0.588413Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$28.84M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $1,462Tax Rate: $0.48213Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$28.04M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.4MPer Capita: $1,421Tax Rate: $0.496951Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$27.06M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.7MPer Capita: $1,372Tax Rate: $0.499599Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$26.27M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $1,332Tax Rate: $0.507093Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$25.28M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $1,282Tax Rate: $0.517235Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$24.32M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.7MPer Capita: $1,233Tax Rate: $0.520856Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$23.37M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.0MPer Capita: $1,185Tax Rate: $0.524502Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$22.68M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $1,150Tax Rate: $0.521879Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$22.02M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $1,117Tax Rate: $0.520313Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$21.14M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $1,072Tax Rate: $0.523435Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$20.52M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $1,040Tax Rate: $0.523435Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$19.99M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $1,013Tax Rate: $0.526052Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$19.21M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $974Tax Rate: $0.530786Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$18.66M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $946Tax Rate: $0.529194Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$18.18M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $922Tax Rate: $0.532369Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$17.61M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $893Tax Rate: $0.536628Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$17.07M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $866Tax Rate: $0.541458Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$16.50M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $836Tax Rate: $0.543624Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$15.92M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $807Tax Rate: $0.540906Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$15.35M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $778Tax Rate: $0.545774Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$14.95M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $758Tax Rate: $0.548503Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$14.57M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $739Tax Rate: $0.550697Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$14.05M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $712Tax Rate: $0.554001Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$13.68M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $693Tax Rate: $0.550677Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$13.21M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $669Tax Rate: $0.548474Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 56613 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TCEQ Copano Processing LLC Permit No. 56613.pdf (Colorado County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Colorado County official repository (https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/994...
Order 2085 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TCEQ Utex Industries Inc. Permit No. 2085 - Amended Notice.pdf (Colorado County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Colorado County official repository (https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/994...
Order 2085.pdf • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TCEQ Utex Industries Inc. Permit No. 2085.pdf (Colorado County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Colorado County official repository (https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/994...
Order 182337 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
TCEQ Alleyton Resource Company, LLC No. 182337.pdf (Colorado County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Colorado County official repository (https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/994...
Order • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Colorado County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Colorado County official repository (https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/617...
Order 140441 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TCEQ Notice Alleyton Resource Company Permit No. 140441L001.pdf (Colorado County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Colorado County official repository (https://www.co.colorado.tx.us/upload/page/6218/20...
Order 176256 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
TCEQ Hope Concrete LLC No. 176256L002.pdf (Colorado County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Colorado County official repository (https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/994...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Colorado County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Colorado County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Colorado County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Colorado County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Colorado County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Colorado County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Colorado County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Colorado County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 24/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Colorado County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 24/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Colorado County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Colorado County totaling...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 24/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Colorado County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Colorado County totaling...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 24/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Colorado County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 24/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Colorado County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Colorado County totaling...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 24/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Colorado County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 24/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Colorado County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 24/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Colorado County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Colorado County totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 24/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Colorado County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Colorado County totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 24/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Colorado County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2025-09-01
September 2025 Colorado County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 7,778 (58.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge
Ty Prause (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Stan Warfield (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)County Treasurer
Joyce Guthmann (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Darrell Stancik (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Ryan P. Brandt (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Boe Reeves (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Keith Neuendorff (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Donald J. Clark (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Richard J. LaCourse (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Darrell Gertson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Ivan V. Menke (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Melinda Zajicek (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Shannon Owers (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)County Clerk
Kimberly Menke (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Billy Hefner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)District Clerk
Valerie Dunn Harmon (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)County Sheriff
Justin Lindemann (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)County Attorney
Jay Johannes (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)District Attorney
Jay Johannes (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Lonnie L. Hinze (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,844 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,414 (18.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
65.0% (1,569 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (845 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,414 (18.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
67.0% (1,617 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (797 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,219 (24.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
58.0% (1,867 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (1,352 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,951 (22.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
58.0% (1,712 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (1,239 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,682 (20.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
57.0% (1,529 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (1,153 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,219 (24.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
65.0% (2,092 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (1,127 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,548 (19.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
59.0% (1,503 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (1,045 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,158 (31.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
60.0% (2,495 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (1,663 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,280 (17.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
65.0% (1,482 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (798 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,146 (16.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
71.0% (1,524 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (622 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,158 (31.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
55.0% (2,287 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,871 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,280 (17.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
69.0% (1,573 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (707 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,085 (23.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
68.0% (2,098 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (987 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,146 (16.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
64.0% (1,373 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (773 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,012 (15.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
61.0% (1,227 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (785 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,878 (14.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
55.0% (1,033 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (845 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,146 (16.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
65.0% (1,395 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (751 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,951 (22.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
54.0% (1,594 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (1,357 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,146 (16.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
57.0% (1,223 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (923 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,621 (27.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
70.0% (2,535 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (1,086 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,219 (24.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
64.0% (2,060 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (1,159 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,219 (24.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
54.0% (1,738 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (1,481 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,682 (20.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
69.0% (1,851 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (831 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Colorado County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,146 (16.0% of 13,412 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Joyce Guthmann WINNER
62.0% (1,331 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (815 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2024-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2024-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Colorado County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation