There is a changing of the guard in Blue River.
For the first time in years the town election was contested, and Nicholas Decicco unseated Toby Babich for mayor.
Incumbent trustees Kelly Finley and Mark Fossett both lost their seats. Newcomers Jodie Willey, Jonathon Heckman and Barrie Stimson take over at the trustees.
In the Breckenridge town election, Kelly Owens was elected mayor by a landslide. She won nearly seven out of every 10 votes (69 percent).
Incumbent councilman Dick Carlton holds on to his seat. First-timers Marika Page and Steve Gerard join Breck council, beating challenger Michael Hessel.
Breck voters overwhelmingly said “no” to a ballot question that would have let council hand pick town committees. Another committee question for longer term limits was also defeated.
In the Silverthorne town election, voters said “yes” to a higher lodging tax. But a question about debt for affordable housing is too close to call this morning: It is winning by just three votes.
Four candidates were running to fill four seats in Silverthorne: Jonnah Glassman, Tim Applegate, Tanecia Spagnolia and Amy Manka. Molly Falcone earned 7 write-in votes.
Blue River 2024 election results
Mayor
Toby Babich… 71
Nicholas Decicco… 125
Trustee
Jodie Willey… 132
Jonathon Heckman… 122
Barrie Stimson… 116
Mark Fossett… 82
Kelly Finley… 69
Breckenridge 2024 election results
Mayor
2 / 2
Kelly Owens… 793
Tom Day… 244
James Manella… 81
Council
Dick Carleton… 789
Marika Page… 637
Steve Gerard… 623
Michael Hessel… 444
Silverthorne 2024 election results
Question 1: Lodging Tax increase
Yes… 480
No… 323
Question 2: Increase town debt for housing projects
Yes… 402
No… 399