Hoehne School District Cancels Election, Four Candidates Declared Elected

The Hoehne School District posted a resolution on its website on November 4, 2025 canceling the district biennial school board election scheduled for that date after it concluded there were not more candidates than offices to be filled. The resolution said four individuals had nomination petitions with sufficient signatures to qualify as candidates, and no affidavits of intent to be write in candidates were filed by the deadline. The district cited state law at Colo. Rev. Stat. 1 5 208 1.5 as authorizing the board to cancel an election and declare candidates elected when the number of candidates does not exceed the number of open seats.

As a result of the resolution the board declared four candidates elected by acclamation. The district named Torrey Walters, Director for District 2, Jim Montoya, Director for District 3, Renee Monohan, Director for District 5, and Jess Cannon, Director for District 6. The resolution directed the designated election official to notify those candidates of the cancellation and to provide certificates of election and administer oaths of office.

The school district supplied the full resolution language on its webpage and also posted information about upcoming meeting schedules agendas and minutes. The site included an explanation of the cancellation and appointment process and referenced the applicable state statute that governs uncontested races and board action. The board action followed the formal steps the statute contemplates when a race is uncontested including public notice and documentation in district records.

For local residents the cancellation means there will be no contested vote for these seats this election cycle. That outcome removes a direct opportunity for voters to weigh competing platforms or priorities for governance. School board membership affects policy decisions on budgets curriculum and district operations, so uncontested elections can change the dynamics of local accountability and civic engagement. The cancellation also avoids the costs of conducting an election which local officials sometimes cite as a practical consideration.

Community members seeking to influence school governance still have regular channels to participate. Agendas and minutes for board meetings are posted on the district website and the resolution confirms that meetings will continue according to published schedules. Residents interested in oversight or future candidacies should monitor the district web page for notices and consider attending board meetings to raise concerns or to stay informed about policy and budget decisions.

The board resolution and accompanying documents remain part of the public record on the Hoehne School District website. Residents with questions about the outcome or about how to engage with the board are advised to consult those materials or contact the district office for procedural information.