Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Cortez Municipal Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in April of even numbered years.  The next Municipal Election will be held on April 7, 2026.

No person shall be eligible to office as a Council member unless at the time election he or she is a citizen of the United States, at least twenty-one years of age and shall have been a resident of the city for one year immediately preceding such election.

Currently, the City of Cortez has 7 marijuana stores in the City of Cortez.  There is some space left in the community for a marijuana establishment.  All marijuana establishments shall be at least one thousand five hundred feet from any college, university, or seminary, residential child care facility, or other medical or retail marijuana establishment.

Liquor License fees are based upon the type of license requested.  A fee is paid to both the City of Cortez and the Colorado Department of Revenue.  A new license is required to be approved by City Council prior to sending the State for final approval.  Contact the City Clerk for exact fees for a liquor license in the City of Cortez.

The Council Minutes are located under the Agenda and Minutes tab located on the left hand side.  You will find minutes under the different boards that the City has as well as the Council Workshop and Regular Meeting. You may also go to the City Council Live Stream and watch meetings at Council Minutes and Agenda