Several candidates run unopposed in re-election bids

Incumbent Clerk and Recorder Scott Doyle is facing opposition in the Nov. 7 general election, while the sheriff, treasurer, surveyor and coroner are running unopposed.

In his bid for a second term, Doyle, a Republican, will face Libertarian Arthur Trevethick. A Larimer County resident for 23 years, Doyle previously served in the Navy and worked at Platte River Power Authority from 1983 to 1995 before joining the county's natural resources department. He became deputy county clerk in 2000.

Doyle has earned widespread acclaim for implementing voting centers, which allow residents to vote anywhere in the county.

Trevethick of Loveland retired two years ago following a 24-year career with the Colorado Department of Human Services. A county resident for 17 years, he currently serves on the county's citizens review panel. The advisory panel reviews and makes recommendations on grievances alleging inappropriate conduct by county department of human services staff.

The clerk and recorder's office is responsible for issuing and recording marriage licenses, recording all real estate transactions, issuing liquor licenses, registering voters and conducting all primary, general and county elections, in addition to many municipal and school district elections. The office also operates the motor vehicle divisions in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park for titling vehicles and issuing license plates.

Sheriff Jim Alderden is unopposed in his bid for a third, four-year term made possible by voter approval of a ballot issue extending the term limits from two to three terms. Treasurer Myrna Rodenberger and coroner Patrick Allen are also unopposed in their bids for re-election.

Tom Donnelly is unopposed in his first bid for the surveyor's job.