Incumbents Jay Beckerman and Carol Saade, along with newcomer Emily Lutke, have all won their races for Breckenridge Town Council, according to unofficial results released Tuesday. 

Official results will be certified on or before Friday, April 17. Breckenridge hasn’t yet released a final tally of votes. 

This year, five candidates vied for three seats with four-year terms. The winners will join Mayor Kelly Owens, Dick Carleton, Marika Page and Steve Gerard on council. Todd Rankin, who was elected to council in 2022, opted not to rerun this year. 

Here’s a recap of each candidate’s background and platform heading into the election.

Beckerman, a restaurant operator who was first elected to council in 2022, said he plans to “prioritize smartly” over his next term, as Breckenridge enters what he called a “tighter financial era.” His campaign was rooted in promoting sustainability efforts, supporting the workforce and local businesses, and investing in programs that attempt to maintain quality of life for long-term Breckenridge residents. 

Saade, who’s been a council member for five and a half years, also led a campaign focused on remaining fiscally responsible, championing environmental stewardship and supporting Breckenridge’s long-term residents in maintaining and accessing essential services. 

“Revenue is expected to flatten, and while Breckenridge is in a healthy financial position, we must stay vigilant and prepared to adapt,” Saade wrote prior to the election. 

Saade underscored her desire to collaborate with and represent a diverse group of Breckenridge community members and said she’s especially proud of her previous work to kickstart the town’s Social Equity Advisory Committee. 

Lutke, director of base operations at Keystone Resort, ran on priorities to advocate for a balance of housing options for Breckenridge’s more permanent residents, noting her experience living in a deed-restricted home. Lutke’s campaign centered around balancing the interests of long-term residents and tourists while maintaining a strong economy. 

“At the end of the day, my priorities are rooted in why I am running: because Breckenridge raised me, supported me and shaped the life I built here,” Lutke wrote. 

Abby Browne, owner of Wood Winds Property Management, advocated for economic stability, wildfire mitigation efforts and affordable housing. 

Jason Auerbach, a financial professional, campaigned on adding a new perspective to town council as a five-year renter in Breckenridge. “We have business owners and workforce homeowners serving, and those voices matter,” Auerbach wrote about the makeup of Breckenridge town council last month. “But right now, no one on council is a renter. I am, right on Main Street.”