Transparency Notice

West Custer County 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
West Custer County Library
Contact
Janet Rhodes
Address
PO Box 689, 209 Main St, Westcliffe, Colorado 81252
Phone
7197839138

District's Physical Location

Counties
Custer County

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
West Custer County Library District
Address
PO Box 689, 209 Main St, Westcliffe, Colorado 81252
Day(s)
2nd Friday
Time
9:30 am

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
West Custer County Library District
Address
209 Main St, 209 Main St, Westcliffe, CO 81252

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

Location
Address
209 Main St PO Box 689, 209 Main St PO Box 689, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Date
Notice

Current District Mill Levy

Mills
1.983

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

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

Amount ($)
$295,798

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 $30.0 per hour

District Policy
To request public records, please contact the Library Director or a Co-Director at PO Box 689, Westcliffe, CO 81252, who will act as the designated custodian for the requested records. Records requests must be in writing and directed to the Director or a Co-Director. General emails to the Library (or inquiries on the Library website or social media sites) will not be treated as records requests under CORA.
Requests must be submitted to and received by the Director or a Co-Director. All requests must contain the following information:
Description of the records being requested. Describe the request as specifically as possible. If you are uncertain about which records contain the information you are seeking, provide a description of the type of information you are searching for, including date ranges.
If photocopies or electronic copies are being sought, your contact information and preferred method of delivery of the records.
Limitations
The Library will only produce those documents as permitted by CORA. Documents that are prohibited from disclosure under CORA will not be released. Prior to request please research the Colorado Records Act for this listing. CORA requests will be fulfilled during regular library hours.
Records Contact
Janet Rhodes
719-783-9138 ex

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Shelly Larson
Contact Info
shellylarson@westcusterlibrary.org
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Claudia Cole
Contact Info
claudiacole@westcusterlibrary.org
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Amy Bauer
Contact Info
amybauer@westcusterlibrary.org
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Richard Hacker
Contact Info
richardhacker@westcusterlibrary.org
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
Evelyn Johnson
Contact Info
evelynjohnson@westcusterlibrary.org
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 6

Name
Laurie Yarger
Contact Info
laurieyarger@westcusterlibrary.org
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 7

Name
Shelly Larson
Contact Info
shellylarson@westcusterlibrary.org
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.

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

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

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

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Notice Completed By

Name
Janet Rhodes
Company/District
West Custer County Library District
Title
Administrative Co-Director
Email
janet@westcusterlibrary.org
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