Thornton Decides 2025 – April 2025 Update

One seat in each of Thornton’s 4 wards is up for election in November, 2025. Incumbent term expiration dates are listed here.

As of April 15, 10 council candidates have filed with the city. These filings do not guarantee that they have met eligibility requirements to appear on the ballot.

Ward 1

• Cherish Salazar

Ward 2

• Eric Montoya
• John Alge
• Rebecca Berner

Ward 3

• Devin Byrd
• Peter Duong
• Sam Nizam

Ward 4

• Drew Morris
• Jason Anaya-Ledeboer
• Amanda Pedrianes

Both Eric Montoya and Sam Nizam have previously served on the council.

None of the candidates have yet filed any financial reports.

According to these guidelines from the Colorado Secretary of State, reports do not have to be filed until 60 days before the election (09/05/2025).

Campaign donations tracked by the state’s TRACER database report the following:

Cherish Salazar donated in 2024 to Democratic candidate Jacque Phillips (currently serving in the state house as representative for district 31).

Eric Montoya has made past donations to the Adams County Democratic Party and Democratic candidates.

John Alge has made past donations to the Adams County Democratic Party and Democratic candidates.

Rebecca Berner has no record of donations in TRACER. She currently serves on the Thornton Active Adult Board.

Devin Byrd has no record of donations in TRACER.

Peter Duong has no record of donations in TRACER. He currently serves on the Thornton Ats, Sciences, & Humanities Council (TASHCO).

Sam Nizam has made past donations to Democratic candidates and ran in the 2022 Democratic primary for Colorado House District 34.

TRACER lists no contributions from a Drew Morris residing in Thornton. He has served on the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission.

Jason Anaya-Ledeboer has donated to a Democratic candidate.

Amanda Pedrianes has donated to a Democratic candidate and the Denver Democratic Central Committee.