(PALMER LAKE, Colo.) — Glant Havenar, the Mayor of Palmer Lake, has announced her resignation from her office effective Thursday, June 5.
In a letter to Palmer Lake neighbors and staff, Mayor Havenar expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the people of Palmer Lake who she helped serve and who stood by her through her 12 years of service to the community.
“Serving this town for the past 12 years—in many capacities—has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Mayor Havenar in the letter. “From community events to difficult decisions, every moment has been rooted in my unwavering love and commitment to this extraordinary community and its people.”
Mayor Havenar also praised the current town Board of Trustees, saying “I leave this position with every confidence in the integrity and strength of the current Town Board. They are good people with sincere intentions, and I ask you to continue supporting them. Fight for them when necessary. Stand by them when it matters most.”
The Mayor’s announcement comes just six days after yet another contentious Board of Trustees meeting, in which Havenar was one of the six votes for the Buc-ee’s annexation eligibility. Only one board member, Atis Jurka, voted against eligibility.
The Mayor did not directly address the Buc-ee’s issue, but encouraged Palmer Lake locals to take a stand and make their voices heard: “To the community—my neighbors, friends, and fellow citizens—keep standing up for what is right and just. Don’t let the bullies win. Your voice, your courage, and your unity are what makes Palmer Lake a place worth believing in.”
