District Announcements: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Vistas at West
Mesa Metropolitan District, City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2025, between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027
and two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2029. Eligible electors of the District
interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form
from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial,
CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at
https://whitebearankele.com/.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00
p.m.) on Friday, February 28, 2025. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance
Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025. Earlier
submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date
and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the
DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, March 3, 2025.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be
obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no
later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 29, 2025.
VISTAS AT WEST MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: Designated Election Official
About the District
Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan District has established a mill levy of 30 mills obligated to pay off Debt and 20 mills budgeted to fund Operations and Maintenance within the District. At this time, there is no discussion regarding issuance of additional future mill levies. The Debt mill levy will remain until the obligated debt is paid off. The debt is currently set to mature on December 1, 2053 and there is currently no anticipated increase or decrease.
Here is a summary of the District’s current outstanding Long Term Financial Obligations:
Name of Debt | Initial Debt Issuance Amount | Maturity Date | Interest Rate |
Capital Appreciation Bonds (3) | $2,635,000 | Dec. 1, 2053 | 7.500% |
The primary purpose of the Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan District is to collect tax revenue for the repayment of the current Long-Term Debt; and to provide for the ongoing Operations of the District and Maintenance of the streets, curb and gutter, sidewalks, trails, and public landscaping. The District has also been charged with providing Covenant enforcement, Architectural Review, and trash service. At this time, the District does not anticipate providing any additional primary functions.
The District has accepted maintenance of multiple public tracts and their completed improvements.
2025 Election Information |
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Self-Nomination Deadline – February 28, 2025 Regular Election Date – May 6, 2025 SD-7: Self Nomination and Acceptance Form CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL FORMS Election Manual 2025 Election Manual – Indexed(opens in new window) 2025 Frequently Asked Questions 2020-2024 Legislative Update for 2025 Regular Election Elections Quick Reference Glossary Election Official’s Mailing Resources(opens in new window) Election Calendar 2025 Regular May Election Calendar 2023 Notice of Cancellation of Election and Certified Statement of Results HISTORICAL ELECTION RESULTS *For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Special Districts Elections Page |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS *Please email admin@wsdistricts.co for immediate assistance.
NAME | POSITION | TERM | DEVELOPER/ RESIDENT | |
Jeff Powles | President | May 2027 | Jeff.P@VistasAtWestMesaMD.org | Developer |
Patrick Anderson | Vice President | May 2025 | Patrick.A@VistasAtWestMesaMD.org | Developer |
Thomas Pucciano | Treasurer/Secretary | May 2025 | Thomas.P@VistasAtWestMesaMD.org | Developer |
Hannah Buzzell | Member at Large | May 2027* | Hannah.B@VistasAtWestMesaMD.org | Developer |
Vacant | Member at Large | May 2027 |
2025 Meeting Schedule: The Board determines to hold regular meetings on the second Friday of the month, at 11:00 A.M. by telephone, electronic, or other means not including physical presence.
Virtual Meeting Instructions
Please join using this link: https://video.cloudoffice.avaya.com/join/348696537
Phone: (213) 463-4500 / Meeting ID: 348696537
District Manager: Heather Smith, Phone: 719-447-1777, Email: heather.s@wsdistricts.co
ACCESSIBILITY
District Technology Accessibility Statement | Feedback & Support |
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Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan District is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive and mobility disabilities, but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability. Our efforts are just part of a meaningful change in making the Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan District’s services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations to any District services. | We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of the Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan District’s online services. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers. Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan District is committed to responding within three (3) business days. Legal Counsel: George M. Rowley, Esq. District General Counsel White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122 Phone: 303-858-1800 Compliance Officer: Phone: 719-447-1777 Email: heather.s@wsdistricts.co SUBMIT AN ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ONLINE |