Frisco voters have decided the fate of four open town council seats after 12 candidates faced-off on Election Day. All results are unofficial until after certification on April 17.  

Current Mayor Pro Tem Andy Held received the most votes with 386 while fellow incumbent council members Elizabeth Skrzypczak-Adrian (335 votes) and Robyn Goldstein (317 votes) received the second and third most votes, respectively. These top-three candidates will serve four-year terms, while newcomer Thayer Hirsh (285 votes) will serve a two-year term since he received the fourth most votes.

Incumbent council member Zach Ryan was among the eight candidates who did not receive enough votes. Ryan received 227 votes while Eric Klein got 210, Durant Abernethy got 196, Mark Waldman got 179, Brian Randall got 160, Alex Beach got 133, Mary Fletcher 125 and TJ Paulus got 118.

The winners will join current council members Mayor Rick Ihnken, Martin Allen and Dan Kibbie, who are not up for reelection this year. 

Increasing housing stock, supporting the workforce, balancing tourism, ensuring fiscal responsibility and diversifying the local economy were key issues that candidates discussed and debated during the forums and election cycle. 

With a crowded field, here’s a summary of how candidates campaigned ahead of Election Day.

Held, owner of the general contractor company Textbook Builds, said his top three priorities were improving wildfire mitigation, championing workforce housing and fortifying infrastructure.  

Skrzypczak-Adrian, owner of Rocky Mountain Coffee Roasters, said her top-three priorities were safeguarding strong town finances, executing on long-term planning informed by the community and funding those community-focused projects. 

Goldstein, a licensed clinical social worker at Mile High Integrated Care, said her top-three priorities were protecting the environment, supporting a diverse and resilient economy and maintaining a stable and year-round community. 

Hirsh, an entrepreneur, said his top-three priorities were coming up with smart solutions for housing, protecting schools and improving early childhood education and preserving Frisco’s soul. 

Ryan, the community engagement manager of Elevated Community Health, said his top-three priorities were supporting the year-round community, pursuing thoughtful growth and economic stability, and focusing on community engagement and representation.

Klein, a business owner and real estate professional, said his top-three priorities were bringing practical experience to the town’s growth, protecting and supporting the local economy and preserving Frisco’s character. 

Abernethy, a pediatric physician at High Country Healthcare, said his top-three priorities were increasing foot traffic in business areas, developing community resistance to environmental forces and expanding care options for those who are ill or older residents. 

Waldman, owner of Summit Mountain Rentals, said his top-three priorities were creating a community that works together, building a resilient and balanced economy and staying the course on workforce housing.  

Randall, a former tech executive, said he would represent the people who live in Frisco rear-round while promoting balanced growth in Frisco. 

Beach, a bartender and ski instructor, said his top-three priorities were creating better workforce housing, bolstering wildfire protection and protecting the community against water scarcity. 

Fletcher, a lawyer, said her top-three priorities would be to take a balanced approach to growth, use revenue to enhance quality of life and reach community and environmental goals. 

Paulus, a local business owner, said his top three priorities were investing in the local community, supporting and protecting local business and preserving Frisco’s culture.