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2026 Municipal Election will be on April 7th 2026

The regular 2026 Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Voters located within Dillon town limits will elect one Mayor and three Town Council members during this election. Residents who have resided within Dillon town limits for one year and are 18 years of age or older are eligible to run for Town Council in Dillon. This excludes unincorporated areas near Dillon such as, but not limited to, Dillon Valley, Summerwood and Summit Cove. If you are interested in running for Mayor or Town Council visit our Candidate Information page.

Staff	Title	Email
Skowyra, Carolyn	Mayor	Email
Samuel , Joshua	Mayor Pro Tem	Email
Hendricks, Kyle	Council Member	Email
Luck, Oliver	Council Member	Email
Oliver , Linda	Council Member	Email
Richard, Barbara	Council Member	Email
Tuyn, Rachel	Council Member	Email
All Council	Town Council	Email

Carolyn Skowyra, Mayor

Joshua Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem

Kyle Hendricks

Oliver Luck

Linda Oliver

Barbara Richard

Rachel Tuyn

Council-Manager Government

The Charter provides for the Council-Manager form of government. The policy-making and legislative powers are vested in a Town Council composed of six members, plus the Mayor. The Council members and Mayor shall be elected from the Town at large every four (4) years, and the terms shall be staggered so as to permit a continuity of government. The Town Manager shall be the chief administrative official of the Town and shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Town Council.

Town Council Meetings

Town Council Meetings in 2026 will regularly be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Dillon Town Hall. *April 2026 meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays*. Council meetings are open to the public.

Work sessions precede Town Council meetings and are open to the public. Work session start times vary, please call (970) 468-2403 or check the work session agenda for the exact start time.

Meeting agendas are available the Friday before the meeting. Signup to receive agenda notifications by visiting our community meetings portal.

Diligent Community Meetings Portal

Watch the meeting recordings on YouTube

Public Comment

Public comments may be submitted by 1 p.m. on the day of a Town Council meeting by filling out the public comment form. Community members may also make public comments in person at the start of a Town Council meeting.

Town Mission Statement

Dillon is a vibrant community with a proud history and an exciting future that enhances its unique recreational, economic, educational, and environmental characteristics. The Town is dedicated to providing high-quality services to its residents, businesses, and guests through responsive government and through enhancement of cultural and recreational activities in a pedestrian-friendly environment.

Town Attorney

The Council shall appoint a Town Attorney to serve at the pleasure of the Council. The appointment or removal of the Town Attorney shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Council. The Town Attorney shall be at all times while serving as Town Attorney an attorney at law admitted to practice in Colorado. The Town Attorney shall serve as the general counsel of the Town, shall advise the Council, the Town Manager and other Town officials in matters relating to their official powers and duties, and shall perform such other duties as may be designated by the Council. The Council shall determine whether the position is full time or part time.

Public Policy Goals

• The Town of Dillon values proactive engagement of our residents, businesses, visitors and local/ regional partners to promote a positive sense of community.

• The Town of Dillon promotes community revitalization and supports sustainable development of a thriving and vital community.

• The Town of Dillon supports cultural, recreational and educational amenities and opportunities that enhance the Town’s unique qualities.

• The Town of Dillon provides conscientious stewardship of Dillon’s resources, amenities and environment, now and into our future.

• The Town of Dillon values promotion of Dillon as a welcoming and responsive place to live, work and have fun.

Dillon Core Area Vision Statement

Dillon Core Area Vision Statement:

The purpose of Dillon Town Core Revitalization is to create a vibrant, mixed-use destination that reflects our Mountain Lakestyle identity; is the preferred location for new and existing businesses, residents, and guests, and enhances the quality of life for all who venture here.

In order to diversify our existing business base, drive density, and solidify Dillon as a year-round destination with a lively, pedestrian atmosphere and a preferred location for community experiences; we encourage the addition of year-round residential units, commercial amusement uses such as indoor play and entertainment, taverns, restaurants, retail, education and community centers.

A testament to our commitment to revitalization, the Dillon Urban Renewal Authority was created in order to streamline and support development efforts and as a mechanism to implement Private/Public Partnerships and development incentives for projects that provide a public benefit.

Town of Dillon Comprehensive Plan

The Dillon Comprehensive Plan is intended to be general, which means the policies and proposals adopted within the Plan is broad in nature and do not necessarily indicate specific locations of activity or use, or specific actions. As used in this document, Comprehensive Plan means a generalized, coordinated land use map and policy plan for the Town of Dillon, Colorado. The Plan is also comprehensive in nature, meaning all-inclusive, both in terms of the geographical areas, and the activities, systems, and issues addressed by the Plan.

In general, the Comprehensive Plan:

Is an expression of public policy in the form of policy statements, generalized maps, standards, and guidelines. Will be used as the basis for future Town decisions dealing with capital improvements, Town projects, open space acquisitions, urban design projects, and the evaluation of annexations and development proposals. Will be used as the basis for more specific rules, regulations, and ordinances that implement the policies expressed through the Comprehensive Plan.

Has been prepared to help assure that public actions are consistent and coordinated with the policies expressed through the Comprehensive Plan.

The Town has adopted a Mission Statement that relates directly to the comprehensive plan and the future of the Town. The mission statement, in concert with the Town Council’s existing Vision Statement, guides the goals and policies contained within the remainder of this plan.

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