Special districts cancel elections, candidates declared elected

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The Upper San Juan Health Service District, which operates Pagosa Springs Medical Center, is one of several local districts to cancel its May 6 election and deem candidates elected due to not having more candidates than positions available.

The district had six positions available — four four-year terms and two two-year terms.

Current board directors declared elected for another term are Kate Alfred for a four-year term ending in May 2029, Mark Floyd for a two-year term ending in May 2027 and Kathy Campbell for a two-year term ending in May 2027.

Joining the board for four year-terms lasting until May 2029 are Wayne Hooper, Erik Foss and Ashley Wilson.

Pagosa Fire Protection District

The Pagosa Fire Protection District canceled its spring election due to a lack of candidates, with individuals anticipated to be appointed to fill the vacant offices.

Aspen Springs Metro District

The Aspen Springs Metro District also had no more candidates than director positions available and canceled its May 6 election.

Chris deVries and Eric Freudenberger were each elected for four-year terms.

San Juan River Village Metropolitan District

The San Juan River Village Metropolitan District canceled its May 6 election and declared three candidates elected.

Steve Wilkins, Lori Mohan and Jeff Greer were each elected to four-year terms.

Piedra Park Metropolitan District

The Piedra Park Metropolitan District declared four candidates elected and canceled its May 6 election.

Milly Risinger and RC Caveness were elected to two-year terms. Kristeen Reeve and Jay Holliday were elected to four-year terms.

Loma Linda Metropolitan District

The Loma Linda Metropolitan District declared three candidates elected and canceled its May 6 election.

Al Myatt, Rick Sautel and Matt Fischer were each elected to four-year terms.

randi@pagosasun.com