Town Clerk

Our Team

Pam Kraft, Town Clerk / Treasurer

Deb Overton, Deputy Treasurer

Lori Patton, Utility Billing Clerk

Karen Christian, Deputy Clerk

Becky Schmitz, Administrative Assistant

• Provides administrative support to the Town Council and Planning Commission
• Provides organization-wide records management
• Sales and lodging tax administration
• Issues sales tax, short-term rental, transient merchant, liquor and marijuana licenses and special events permits
• Accounts payable and receivables and financial reporting
• Conducts municipal elections
• Codifies the municipal code
• Prepares the municipal budget
• Utility billing and payments (water, sewer, and refuse collection)
• IT and social media coordination
• Payroll administration
• Human resources and personnel management
• Coordinates special events held by the Town
• Reserves and calendars usage of municipal parks and facilities
• Provides reception for Town Hall visitors and inquiries
• Serves as an informational link to the community
• Provides general administrative support

Administrative Resources

• Ridgway Municipal Code
• Municipal Code Sections Relevant to Administrative Services
  • Municipal Code Chapter 3 - Finance
  • Municipal Code Chapter 4 - Election
  • Municipal Code Chapter 8 - Licensing 
  • Municipal Code Chapter 9 - Water and Sewer
• Schedule of Fees for Services Provided by the Town Clerk
• Applications, Permits, Forms
• Documents and Studies

Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection

• Recycling Calendar, Recyclable Items and Curbside Collection of Residential Yard Waste
• Bruin Waste Transfer Station Information

How to Contact Staff