Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center

Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center

Pursuant to 1-5-102.9 (1)(c)(II) C.R.S., Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder Kim Percell is seeking written comments from residents of Montezuma County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center for the 2026 General Election.  C.R.S. 1-5-102.9(1)(c)(II) requires a county clerk and recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location of voter service and polling centers for General Elections. 

“In designating voter service and polling center locations, each county clerk and recorder shall consider the following factors to address the needs of the county:

1. Proximity of public transportation lines and availability of parking
2. Geographic features, such as mountain passes, that tend to affect access and convenience
3. Equitable distribution across the county so as to afford maximally convenient options for electors
4. The existence and location of population centers
5. Access for persons with disabilities
6. Use of existing voting locations that typically serve a significant number of electors
7. Use of public buildings that are known to electors in the county, especially to the extent that using such buildings results in cost savings compared to other potential locations 
8. When private locations are considered or designated as voter service and polling centers in accordance with Section 1-5-105 (3), methods and standards to ensure the security of voting conducted at such locations.

Counties with fewer than 25,000 active registered electors, as that term is described in Section 1-5-102.9 (1) (a) for General Elections, each county clerk and recorder shall designate a minimum number of voter service and polling centers, as follows:

• 1-5-102.9(A) During the period designated for early voting, at least one voter service and polling center which will be:

1. Montezuma County Annex I, 107 N. Chestnut, Cortez Co. 81321

• 1-5-102.9(B) On Election Day, at least one voter service and polling centers which will be:

1. Montezuma County Annex I, 107 N. Chestnut, Cortez Co. 81321 

Clerk Percell has designated the Montezuma County Annex I, as the Early Voter Service and Polling Center for Montezuma County for the following reasons:

1. It is the most centrally located area benefitting all registered voters.
2. Accessibility for persons with disabilities is available.
3. It is currently used as the voting location for early voting.
4. The fact that it is a public building known and utilized by most electors in the county.
5. It provides the most cost savings compared to other potential locations. 

Clerk Percell has designated the Montezuma County Annex I, for Election Day Voter Service and Polling Center for the following reasons:

1. It is the most centrally located areas benefitting the greatest number of registered electors in the county.
2. Accessibility for persons with disabilities is available. 
3. The fact that the building is a public buildings known and utilized by most electors in the county.
4. It provides the most cost savings compared to other potential locations. 

Residents may submit written comments to: Kim Percell, Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder, 140 W. Main St Ste. #1 Cortez Co. 81321, between February 26, 2026 and April 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 

Comments can also be made at kpercell@co.montezuma.co.us