Politics & Government

Election: Candidates for Westminster Mayor, City Council

Two candidates are running for mayor and four candidates are running for two City Council seats.

Westminster residents will go to the polls on May 14 to elect two City Council members and a mayor, all to serve four-year terms. 

The City of Westminster will conduct a general election on Tuesday, May 14, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Current Council President Damian Halstad will not be running for re-election. Councilman Tony Chiavacci will run as the incumbent to remain on the Council. Current Mayor Kevin Utz is running for another term as mayor. 

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The following individuals are running for office in the May 14 election:

  • Rebecca Orenstein is running for mayor
  • Suzanne Albert is running for City Council
  • Misty Henline is running for City Council
  • Doug Mathias is running for City Council

According to the city's website 719 votes were cast in the 2011 election for mayor and Council. In 2009, 755 votes were cast; in 2007, 411 votes were cast and in 2005, 1,106 votes were cast. 

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Voters residing on the west side of Route 31 vote at the Community Center, 325 Royer Road, and voters residing on the east side of Route 31 vote at the John Street Quarters of the Westminster Fire Company.

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