Transparency Notice

Southwest La Plata Library District

Pursuant to section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes for Transparency Notices may be filed with Special District Association of Colorado. This information must be provided annually to the eligible electors of the district no later than January 15 of each year.

*Note that some information provided herein may be subject to change after the notice is posted.

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District's Principal Business Office

Company
Southwest La Plata Library District
Contact
Rebecca Perry-Benally
Address
75 CR 218, Durango, Colorado 81303
Phone
(970) 759-5854

District's Physical Location

Counties
La Plata County

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
Purple Cliffs Conference Room
Address
1305 Escalante Drive Suite 200, Durango, Colorado 81301
Day(s)
3rd Monday of each month
Time
4:00 pm

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
75 CR 218, Durango CO 81303 (Sunnyside Branch), 11274 Highway 140 Hesperus, CO 81326 (Ft. Lewis Mesa Branch), https://swlplibrarydistrict.org/ & La Plata County Admin Office
Address

Notice of Proposed Action to Fix or Increase Fees, Rates, Tolls, Penalties or Charges for Domestic Water or Sanitary Sewer Services

Location
Address
Date
Notice

Current District Mill Levy

Mills
1.5

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

Revenue reported may be incomplete or unaudited as of the date this Notice was posted.

Amount ($)
$426,060

Date of Next Regular Election

Date
05/04/2027

Pursuant to 24-72-205 C.R.S.

District Policy
Board members are nominated by the Southwest La Plata Library District Board and appointed by the La Plata County Board of Commissioners per Library District Bylaws
Records Contact

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Amanda McKown
Contact Info
131 Countrymens Way
Durango,CO 81303
mckown.a.swlpld@gmail.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Roy Horvath
Contact Info
15246 HWY 140
Hesperus, CO 81325
horvath.r.swlpld@gmail.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Janelle Blake
Contact Info
177 CR 301
Durango, CO 81303
j.k.blakeswlpld@gmail.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Sharon Orr
Contact Info
190 Alkali Gulch Rd
Hesperus, CO 81326
sorr.swlpld@gmail.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
Chris Yeargin
Contact Info
467 CR 215
Durango, CO 81303
chris.yeargin.swlpld@gmail.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Candidate Self-Nomination Forms

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 designated election official.

Deadline for Self-Nomination Forms

Self-nomination and acceptance forms or letters must be filed not less than 67 days before the date of the regular election. For the next regular election, the deadline is 02/26/2027.

District Election Results

The district's current election results will be posted on the website of the Colorado Secretary of State (www.sos.state.co.us) and the website indicated below, if any.

Website

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

Absentee voting and Permanent absentee voter status (formerly Permanent Mail-In voter status): Where to obtain and return forms.

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
Rebecca Perry-Benally
Company/District
Southwest La Plata Library District
Title
Director
Email
director@swlplibrarydistrict.org
Dated