Early results are in for Western Garfield County including Re-2 and District No. 16 School Board Directors.
As of 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night incumbent Director — District A Tom Slappey held a 59.26% to 40.74% vote lead over Seth McMillen.
The race for the open Director — District B was tight with Kirk Wilson edging out Chris Miller by a little over 100 votes. (Wilson: 53.06%; Miller: 46.94%)
Katie Mackley and Meriya Stickler both ran unopposed for Director — District C and D respectively.
“As a District, we are grateful for so many Garfield Re-2 citizens willing to throw their hats into the ring, to support kids, and become leaders in their school district. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there and have your name appear on a ballot,” Re-2 Director of Communication Theresa Hamilton said.
“We congratulate the successful candidates and are excited to begin working with this new team.”
In the Parachute/Battlement Mesa elections early counts for Garfield County School District No. 16 School Board Director are in with incumbent Lynn J. Shore garnering 37.36% of the votes, with Brittany Van Teylingen not far behind at 32.51%. Duana L. Lawrence had tallied 30.13% of the votes counted.
Voters were strongly in favor Garfield County School District No. 16 Ballot Question 4A – nearly 63% for and only 37% against. The measure which wouldn’t increase taxes, allows District 16 to provide advanced services including telecommunications and cable television services for the district.