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Important Announcement

VRD FACILITIES CLOSED; ALL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS CANCELED THROUGH APRIL 16

Updated March 25: The Vail Recreation District's top priority is the safety and well-being of our residents, guests and employees.

In cooperation with the updated Eagle County Public Health Order plus the Colorado Statewide Stay at Home Order, and in the effort to prevent community spread of COVID-19 and to protect our most vulnerable populations, the Vail Recreation District (VRD) is canceling all programs and events, and closing all VRD facilities, effective March 13 until at least April 16, 2020.

This includes all open gyms, youth sports programs, adult leagues, lessons and clinics, walk-in sports and activities, and private rentals and events.

All VRD facilities will be closed to the public until further notice, including the Imagination Station, Dobson Arena and Vail Gymnastics Center. The Vail Nordic Center pro shop and restaurant are now closed for the season, and we are no longer grooming the trails. If you need to return season rentals, please call 970-476-8366.

With the announced closure of local schools, VRD has made the difficult decision to cancel our after-school program (KidZone) starting on Monday, March 16 until classes resume at Red Sandstone Elementary School.

For questions, please contact the respective department or facility listed here. Please understand that staffing will be limited during this time, and responses may be delayed.

 

Elections

2020 Election

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED FOR VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

The Designated Election Official of the Vail Park and Recreation District has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to cancel and declare candidates elected if, at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the election to be conducted on May 5, 2020; and

As of the close of business on March 3, 2020, or thereafter, there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates.

Pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., the Designated Election Official hereby cancels the regular election to be conducted on May 5, 2020.

THE ELECTION IS CANCELLED AND THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ARE DECLARED ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

Kirk Hansen Three (3) Year Term 
Roland J Kjesbo Three (3) Year Term

2018 Election

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Vail Recreation District, Eagle County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Kim Newbury Rediker Four (4) Year Term 
Tom Saalfeld Four (4) Year Term
Jason T Plante Four (4) Year Term

2017 Election

Election Results

November 7, 2017 - On Tuesday, Nov. 7, voters approved a mill levy increase for the Vail Recreation District. The VRD held a special election asking residents and property owners to approve a mill levy increase to help offset the VRD's funding needs. The official results show the ballot issue passed 827 to 595.

This election was conducted via a mail ballot and asked voters to authorize a tax increase of 1.000 mills, for the purpose of funding operating and capital expenses, to include addressing the major repair backlog to facilities and equipment and making VRD operations and facilities more environmentally friendly. 

Official Results
Yes: 827
No: 595
 

2016 Election

Election Results

Vail Park and Recreation District (VRD) voters elected Bill J. Suarez (incumbent) and Roland J. Kjesbo today, May 3, to serve as members of the VRD Board of Directors. The results are preliminary pending certification by the canvas board. Unofficial results are as follows:

Bill J Suarez – 187
Roland J Kjesbo – 124
Rodney Johnson – 109
Stephen “Cone” Connolly – 50
Brian Rodine – 45

The new members will serve four-year terms and join Tom Saalfeld, Kevin Foley and Kimberly Newbury who will continue to the 2018 election.