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2026 Special District Transparency Notice
Pursuant to section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes
This information must be provided to the eligible electors of the district no later than January 15 of each year.
District Information
Name of special district: PENROSE WATER DISTRICT
District’s physical location: Fremont County
District’s principal business office:
210 Broadway
Penrose, CO 81240
Phone: (719) 372-3289
District manager or other primary contact:
Ron Gasser - District Manager
Contact at District’s principal business office (above)
Meeting Information
Regular Board Meetings:
2nd Monday of each month
3:00 p.m.
At District’s principal business office
Notice posting place:
(Designated by board for posting 24-hour notice and agenda before meetings, as per Colorado Open Meetings Law §24-6-402(2)(c), C.R.S.)
- District’s Webpage: www.penrosewater.com
- Penrose Water District Office, 210 Broadway, Penrose, Colorado 81240
Financial Information
Current district mill levy: 5.627 mills
Total ad valorem tax (property tax) revenue:
$236,938 - Collected in calendar year 2025
(Figure reported is unaudited as of date of this notice.)
Election Information
Regular district elections:
Regular elections for special districts are held in May of odd-numbered years on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday of the month. Regular elections are held for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors and other public questions, if any.
The date of the next regular district election is: May 4, 2027
Names of District Board Members
| Board Member | On Ballot at Next Election |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Norman | Yes |
| Lance Tyler | No |
| Kimberly Blackberg | No |
| Mark Worker | Yes |
| Douglas Pollak | No |
Self-Nomination to be a District Board Member
Any eligible elector of the special district who desires to be a candidate for the office of special district director must file a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter with the district’s designated election official (DEO) at least 67 days before the date of the next regular election, which is to be held May 4, 2027.
For further details about the self-nomination process or serving on the board, please contact the district manager or other primary contact.
Election Results
District election results will be posted on these websites:
- Secretary of State: www.sos.state.co.us
- Penrose Water District: www.penrosewater.com
Absentee Voting
Permanent mail-in voter (PMIV) status (for applicable elections)
Absentee voting and Permanent absentee voter status.
Where to obtain and return forms:
Penrose Water District Office
210 Broadway
Penrose, CO 81240
Applications for absentee voting or for permanent absentee voter status are available from and must be returned to the Designated Election Official.
Notice completed by:
Name: Ron Gasser
Title: District Manager
Date: 1/15/2026
Note: Some information provided herein may be subject to change after the notice is provided to the public.
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