Garfield County is ready for a change in leadership. That change begins with Jonathan Godes – his race for the County Commission is vital for creating a future in Garfield County where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We all want to live in a place where our families can thrive rather than worry about whether our water is clean, whether we’ll have enough of it, or whether we can even afford our monthly bills.
But families in Garfield County are feeling the squeeze from all sides right now. Our neighborhoods are becoming more expensive and we’re facing the weight of out-of-state industries wanting to expand and threaten our communities. We need a County Commissioner who will prioritize common sense, common ground, and the families that live here over corporate interests. Jonathan Godes is that leader.
As the former mayor of Glenwood Springs during the Grizzly Creek Fire, Jonathan Godes has proven his ability to lead our communities and county through turbulent times by centering what real people need right now.
When our drinking water was threatened by that wildfire, he worked with local experts and families to protect our water and keep it flowing. With data centers knocking at our door and out-of-state interests looking to expand their footprints so close to the Colorado River and our drinking water, we need a leader like him who knows how to bring everyone to the table and find common-sense solutions that ensure our families have what we need to thrive.
On top of that, he has shown time and time again that he knows how to stabilize and bring down costs for our families using unique, homegrown solutions like employing clean local, reliable, and cheap energy to lower household energy bills. Or, working with developers to build more affordable housing options.
Turn in your ballot for Jonathan Godes by 7 pm on Nov. 3rd!
Why the Garfield County Commission Matters
County Commissioners are often overlooked, but they have a big impact on our day-to-day life in Garfield County
The Garfield Board of County Commission plays a big role in the success of our County and local communities. Made up of 3 members, currently all Republicans, the County Commission
- Leads strategic planning for Garfield County
- Manages land-use debates, like the expansion of oil and gas drilling or the Glenwood Springs gravel mine
- Manages our wildfire safety and resiliency efforts
- Navigates partnerships with the federal government around public lands and other Presidential Administration priorities in our area
- Creates the budget for county-wide senior services, transportation efforts, family programs, and more
Simply put, Garfield County Commissioners decide the future of our valley. Will we prioritize creating opportunities for the families living here to thrive or will we prioritize out-of-state industries that want to transfer our resources to their shareholders?
In recent years, the Garfield Board of County Commissioners has stood in line with the Trump Administration: supporting oil and gas leasing on the Roan Plateau, supporting new gravel mines near the Colorado River, and more. It’s time for a change.
Garfield County – and each of our towns from Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and New Castle, to Silt, Rifle, Parachute , and Battlement Mesa– is one of the most unique counties in the country and we deserve leadership that’s rooted in our communities.
Jonathan Godes is that leader. That’s why Earthworks Action Fund is proud to support his efforts to become Garfield County’s next County Commissioner. He will be a much needed fresh voice on the Commission, bringing balance, common sense, and community voices to the Board.
Vote Godes for County Commissioner by 7pm on Nov. 3rd!
How To Vote In Garfield County
Turning in your ballot for Godes is as easy as 1… 2… 3!
In Colorado, your ballot is delivered straight to your mailbox (make sure your address is updated here), from there you have nearly two weeks to decide how you are going to vote and then turn your ballot in. You should have also already gotten the Blue Book delivered to your mailbox. That tells you about the candidates and ballot initiatives on your ballot.
Turning your ballot in and casting your vote for Jonathan Godes is as easy as:
- Mail it in (by Oct. 26th!) – put two stamps on the envelope and put it back on your mailbox for the mail carrier to pick up.
- Drop it off (up until 7pm on Nov. 3rd) – use Colorado’s safe and protected drop off boxes or centers to vote on your way to work, school, or the grocery store. You can find locations near you by scrolling down on this webpage.
- Vote in person (up until 7pm on Nov. 3rd) – check out the list of “VSPC’s” on the Garfield County Clerk & Recorder’s website and see where you can keep tradition alive and vote in person (don’t forget to take the ballot you got in the mail with you though).
We recommend making a tradition of it with your family: pick a day to fill out your ballot and make a plan to turn it in. That way, you can make sure you don’t miss any important deadlines. A bonus – if you vote early, all of those phone calls, knocks on the door, and mailers stop (WHO you vote for is secret, but IF you vote or not is public).
If you want to make a plan now, here are a few important dates to put in your calendar:
- October 9 – Ballots are mailed out to voters, you should get your ballot in your mailbox at some point the following week (track your ballot here).
- October 12 – Ballot drop off boxes open.
- October 19 – Voting in person begins at early voting centers (learn more about this here).
- October 26 – Last day to register to vote and still receive a ballot in the mail (register online, here).
- October 26 – Last advisable day to mail your ballot in, after this you should drop it off if you want to make sure it gets counted. Look at the orange pins on the map and those are places where you can drop your ballot off.
- November 3 – Election Day! Today is the final day to cast your ballot and make your voice heard. Did you know that as long as you are in line to vote by 7PM, you can still vote?
Have a question that the information above doesn’t answer, visit the Secretary of State’s website or Just Vote Colorado and they’ll be able to answer your questions.
Paid for by Earthworks Action Fund CO Independent Expenditure Committee. Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens. Not authorized by any candidate.