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Step in to Leadership

Run For Something

Your journey to making a difference begins here.

Ready to Run?

Democracy works best when everyday people step up. Whether you’re ready to run for elected office or serve on a local board, there’s a place for your leadership. Your voice matters—and your community needs it.

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Getting Involved is Easier Than You May Think

Most local offices in Mesa County are filled by everyday people—not career politicians. Many school board, town council, and special district races have little or no opposition, which means a single passionate candidate can make a big difference. If you care about your community, you’re qualified to step up.

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Run for Office

​From school board to Congress, elected offices shape the future of our communities. If you’re ready to lead, resources are here to guide your first step into public service.

Serve on a Board or Commission

You don’t have to run a campaign to make an impact. Serving on a local or state board is a powerful way to shape policy, support community needs, and bring your expertise to the table.

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Open Offices

Information for federal, state, county, municipal, school district, and special district candidates can be found at the Colorado Secretary of State’s office

Mesa County

Offices You Can Run For:

  • County Commissioner →

    • Oversees county budget, services, and land use.

  • Administrative and public safety leadership roles→

    • Sheriff, Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk & Recorder, Coroner, Surveyor.

Next Election

  • November 2026

    • Sheriff

    • County Commissioner District 3

    • Coroner

    • Treasurer

    • Assessor

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Volunteer Boards & Commissions

Serving on a local board or commission is one of the most direct ways to make a difference in Mesa County. These volunteer positions shape policy, guide community projects, and ensure local voices are part of important decisions.

Boards & Commissions Vacancies

Mesa County

  • Agricultural Advisory Board

  • Board of Adjustment

  • Building Code Board of Appeals

  • Clifton Community Center Citizen Advisory Committee

  • Community Services Block Grant Tri-Partite Advisory Committee (CSBG)

  • Criminal Justice Services Community Corrections Board

  • Fairgrounds & Community Events Foundation

  • Mesa County Public Library District Board of Trustees

  • Noxious Weed Advisory Board

  • Planning Commission

  • Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District

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