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Commerce City municipal elections are conducted every two years, in odd-numbered years, on the first Tuesday in November. Both the mayor and council members are elected to four-year terms. Terms of office begin while taking the oath of office at the organizational meeting held on the second Monday following certification of the election.

2023 Elections

A detailed overview of the 2023 election timeline beginning in Aug. is available below in English. Proficiency in English is required for every candidate. A full list of eligibility requirements can be found in the plan below in English.

Voter Resources

Adams County November 2023 Sample Ballot 

Ballots were mailed to registered voters in October and must be submitted at a drop-off location by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Mail ballot drop-off locations:Ballot Drop Box sign in front of Civic Center
  • Commerce City Civic Center, 7877 E. 60th Ave.
  • Adams County Motor Vehicle Office, 7190 Colorado Blvd. (New location)
  • Adams County Government Center – East Entrance, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton

For more information about voting in Adams County, visit AdamsVotes.com.

Need to register? Moved and want to verify your information? Or perhaps serve as a county election clerk? To check your voting status, visit the state’s voter registration website at GoVoteColorado.com. Frequently Asked Questions about Elections

Referred Ballot Measures

Commerce City voters can expect to see the following questions on the November 7, 2023 ballot:

QUESTION NO. 3Q

SHALL THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, BY DECEMBER 31, 2024, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING, WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, THE BACKYARD KEEPING OF CHICKENS IN ADDITION TO THE PET LIMITS CURRENTLY ESTABLISHED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE (SUCH ORDINANCE WOULD NOT AFFECT PROHIBITIONS THAT MAY BE CONTAINED IN COVENANTS ENFORCED BY CERTAIN NEIGHBORHOODS)?

 QUESTION NO. 3R

SHALL THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, BY DECEMBER 31, 2024, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING, WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, THE BACKYARD KEEPING OF DUCKS IN ADDITION TO THE PET LIMITS CURRENTLY ESTABLISHED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE (SUCH ORDINANCE WOULD NOT AFFECT PROHIBITIONS THAT MAY BE CONTAINED IN COVENANTS ENFORCED BY CERTAIN NEIGHBORHOODS)?

QUESTION NO. 3S

SHALL THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, BY DECEMBER 31, 2024, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING, WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, THE BACKYARD KEEPING OF BEES IN ADDITION TO THE PET LIMITS CURRENTLY ESTABLISHED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE (SUCH ORDINANCE WOULD NOT AFFECT PROHIBITIONS THAT MAY BE CONTAINED IN COVENANTS ENFORCED BY CERTAIN NEIGHBORHOODS)?

QUESTION NO. 3T

SHALL THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BE AMENDED TO MODERNIZE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES, ORDINANCES, DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER LEGAL PUBLICATIONS BY ALLOWING SUCH PUBLICATION TO BE DONE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE? 

City Council Openings for the November 7, 2023 Coordinated Elections: 

Candidate Profiles

All candidates listed below are certified and appear in the same order they will appear on the ballot, as determined by a random drawing. All candidates had the opportunity to submit a profile answering the same questions. Their answers to these questions appear in the candidate profiles, except for those who did not submit a profile. Click the image or the name below the image to visit each candidate profile. The answers that appear here have not been edited for style or content. Additionally, candidate campaign finance reports are available for each candidate on their profile.

MAYOR - FOUR-YEAR TERM

(Vote for One)

COUNCILMEMBER WARD II - FOUR-YEAR TERM

(Vote for One)

COUNCILMEMBER WARD III - SPECIAL TWO-YEAR TERM

(Vote for One)

COUNCILMEMBER WARD IV - FOUR-YEAR TERM

(Vote for One)

COUNCILMEMBER AT-LARGE - FOUR-YEAR TERM

(Vote for Two)

Committees

Conservation Colorado Victory Fund
Report of Contributions and Expenditures: Second Filing | Third Filing | Fourth Filing | Fifth Filing | Sixth Filing
Large Contribution Notices:
Conservation Colorado Victory Fund Large Contribution Notice - Oct 4, 2023
Conservation Colorado Victory Fund Large Contribution Notice - Oct 24, 2023

Conservation Colorado Grassroots Action Fund
Report of Contributions and Expenditures: Second Filing | Third Filing | Fourth Filing | Fifth Filing | Sixth Filing
Large Contribution Notices:
Conservation Colorado Grassroots Action Fund Large Contribution Notice - Oct 5, 2023 1st
Conservation Colorado Grassroots Action Fund Large Contribution Notice - Oct 5, 2023 2nd
Conservation Colorado Grassroots Action Fund Large Contribution Notice - Oct 23, 2023

Coloradan's For Property Rights
Report of Contributions and Expenditures: Third Filing | Fourth Filing | Fifth Filing | Sixth Filing | Termination Report

Commerce City's Future
Report of Contributions and Expenditures: Third Filing | Fourth Filing | Fifth Filing | Sixth Filing
Large Contribution Notices:
Commerce City's Future Large Contribution Notice - Oct 5, 2023
Commerce City's Future Large Contribution Notice - Oct 13, 2023
Commerce City's Future Large Contribution Notice - Oct 29, 2023

Housing for Colorado
Report of Contributions and Expenditures: Fourth Filing | Fifth Filing | Sixth Filing
Large Contribution Notices:
Housing for Colorado Large Contribution Notice - Oct 1, 2023

Consumer Fireworks Safety Association
Report of Contributions and Expenditures: Fourth Filing | Fifth Filing | Sixth Filing
Large Contribution Notices:
Consumer Fireworks Safety Association Large Contribution Notice - Oct 3, 2023

A Commerce City For All
Report of Contributions and Expenditures: Fifth Filing | Sixth Filing
Large Contribution Notices:
A Commerce City For All Large Contribution Notice - Oct 31, 2023

Campaign Finance Information

Commerce City candidates do not have contribution limits. Political Action Committees registered with the Secretary of State for supporting or opposing state and local candidates and issues need not register with the Clerk’s Office. Political Action Committees, and other committees, that only contribute to Commerce City candidates will need to register and file with the Clerk’s Office. It is the responsibility of candidates and committees to familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the Fair Campaign Practices Act and the Commerce City Revised Municipal Code. 

There are six reporting periods throughout the election season:

  1. Date of Candidacy through July 31 - Due August 5
  2. August 1 through 31 - Due September 5
  3. September 1 through 30 - Due October 5
  4. October 1 through 15 - Due October 20
  5. October 16 through 29 - Due Friday before Election
  6. October 30 through November 30 - Due December 5

Candidate Ballot Lot Draw

Candidate ballot lot draw was conducted on Sept. 6., 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Candidate Information Session 

The City Council candidate information session was held on Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers. While not mandatory, the meeting providedall candidates information about municipal government and elections.

Candidate Resources

To be eligible to become a candidate for Commerce City City Council (Charter Sec 4.4):

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be eighteen years of age or older on the date of the election (November 7, 2023)
  • Be a registered voter at the time of filing of petition
  • Reside within the City for at least 12 months preceding appointment
  • Reside within the Ward for at least 25 days preceding appointment or filing of petition
  • Cannot be serving a felony conviction

To become a candidate, an eligible person must publicly announce their intent to seek office and then receive a contribution or make an expenditure in support of their candidacy. A public announcement is considered a speech, advertisement, or communication that appears in a place that is accessible to the public. Additionally, registering a candidate committee with the City Clerk’s Office qualifies as a public announcement.

Within ten (10) days of making a public announcement, the candidate shall file their Candidate Affidavit with the City Clerk’s Office. The Candidate Affidavit must be submitted before receiving a contribution or making an expenditure in support of their candidacy.

Initiatives

Citizen-driven initiatives are part of the city's democratic process. The city clerk's office has guidelines consistent with state statute and city charter for residents interested in placing an issue on the ballot or recalling elected officials. Below are guidelines and sample templates.