Transparency Notice

Independence Water and Sanitation 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
Independence Water & Santation District
Contact
AJ Beckman
Address
c/o Public Alliance, 7555 E. Hampden Ave., Ste. 501, Denver, Colorado 80231
Phone
720-213-6621

District's Physical Location

Counties
Elbert County, CO

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
All Regular and Special meetings meetings will be conducted virtually.
Address
Virtually via Zoom, Denver, Colorado 80231
Day(s)
November 17, 2026
Time
5:30 p.m.

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
https://www.independencewsd.org/ or at the address below if the Internet is not available
Address
39099 Hancock Parkway, Elizabeth, CO 80107

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

Location
Via Zoom
Address
Via Zoom, Denver, CO 80231
Date
10/12/2026
Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING TO
CONSIDER INCREASE IN RATES
INDEPENDENCE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-1001(2)(a), C.R.S., to the customers of the Independence Water & Sanitation District and all other interested persons that the Board of Directors of the Independence Water & Sanitation District may consider increasing the District’s water and wastewater fees and other charges, and establishing one or more new charges at an open public meeting to be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2026 via Zoom Meeting and can be joined through the directions below:

https://zoom.us/j/84547861974
Meeting ID: 845 4786 1974
Dial-in: 1-719-359-4580

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any customer or other interested person may appear at said time and place for the purpose of providing input, comments or objections regarding any proposed increase/new charge. Information regarding any proposed increase/new charge may be obtained from the District office located at 7555 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 501, Denver, Colorado, 80231 telephone number (720) 213-6621, Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Dated this 8th day of September, 2026.


INDEPENDENCE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
By: /s/ Ryan Stevens

Current District Mill Levy

Mills
0.0

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

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

Amount ($)
$0

Date of Next Regular Election

Date
05/04/2027

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

The district's research and retrieval fee is $41.37 per hour

District Policy
The Board of Directors has adopted a policy regarding the research and retrieval of the District's public records. Please contact the person below regarding the District's policy.
Records Contact
Ryan Stevens
720-213-6621

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Tim Craft
Contact Info
tim@independencedistricts.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Jeffery Keeley
Contact Info
jeff@craftcompaniesllc.com
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Randy Roberts
Contact Info
randy.roberts@triplepeakventures.com
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Jim Yates
Contact Info
Jim@CraftCompaniesLLC.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
VACANT
Contact Info
Election
Yes, this office will 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.

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

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

Kristin Herndon, Designated Election Official
Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C.
44 Cook St., Ste. 620
Denver, CO 80206
303-218-7000

Applications for absentee voting or for permanent absentee voter status are available from and must be returned to the Designated Election Official.

Kristin Herndon, Designated Election Official
Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C.
44 Cook St., Ste. 620
Denver, CO 80206
303-218-7000

Notice Completed By

Name
Adam Clark
Company/District
Public Alliance, LLC
Title
Administrative Coordinator
Email
adam@publicalliancellc.com
Dated