On May 2, 2023, North Metro Fire Rescue District is hosting an election to fill three at-large board of director positions, with each position serving a four-year term.

Residents and property owners wishing to vote in the board election may do so in person at one of the polling locations on May 2 or by absentee ballot prior to the day of the election.

2023 Board Candidates (in alphabetical order)

Check out our board candidates page for a brief summary and photo submitted by each candidate. 

• Dennis Bracher
• Patrick Browne
• David Feineman
• Jacob Hiebert
• Curtis Hoffman
• Richard Kondo
• Elizabeth Law-Evans
• Mike McNeil

Vote In Person

Those wishing to vote in person may do so at one of the following polling locations on May 2 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.:

• North Metro Fire Headquarters
  101 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 
• North Metro Fire Station 62
  10550 Huron St., Northglenn, CO 
• North Metro Fire Station 64
  13515 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield, CO

Vote by Absentee Ballot

Those who are unable to vote in person and who wish to vote by absentee ballot must apply for a ballot no later than April 25. Applications may be returned by mail or in person to 101 Spader Way, faxed to 303-451-0289 or emailed to elections@northmetrofire.org. North Metro Fire will mail absentee ballots to eligible electors who have applied and are designated as a UOCAVA (Uniform and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) voter on March 17.  Absentee ballots for local eligible voters will be mailed on April 3 and thereafter when applications are received. 

Absentee ballots should be mailed to North Metro Fire Headquarters, 101 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020, and must be received no later than 7 p.m. on May 2 in order to be counted. 

• Download an Absentee Ballot Application

The Role of the Board

North Metro Fire’s board of directors consists of five members who help establish policies and set the annual budget for the District. North Metro Fire Chief David Ramos is the chief executive officer of the District and reports to the board. North Metro Fire’s board members work collaboratively with staff to set the strategic direction and vision for the fire district. Additionally, they are responsible for approving the District’s budget, large contracts, guidelines and bylaws for the District, and fire codes and fees for services provided by North Metro Fire. 

The board typically meets the third Tuesday of every month from 4 to 7 p.m. Directors are required to attend monthly board meetings and occasional study sessions as needed. Board meetings are held at the District’s Headquarters, 101 Spader Way, Broomfield, or online, as the Board deems appropriate. Directors are also encouraged to attend community events hosted by the District. Directors are compensated by the District with a stipend for the meetings they attend. 

For more information about the board or the election, please contact North Metro Fire’s Designated Election Official Heather Brown at (303) 452-9910 or elections@northmetrofire.org.

Duties of a Board Director

• Board directors are responsible for setting overall District policies, reviewing and approving the District's annual budget and selecting a fire chief for the District when necessary. 
• Directors are required to attend monthly board meetings at the District’s Headquarters (101 Spader Way, Broomfield) and occasional study sessions as needed. 
• Directors are also encouraged to attend community events hosted by the District as able. 
• Directors are compensated by the District with a stipend for the meetings they attend.