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Breaking: Castle Pines Petition For Annexation Approvals Makes November Ballot

Grassroots initiative began after attempted Crowsnest Annexation, would require citizen approval of annexations

by Barrett Rothe, Aug 04, 2026

According to preliminary numbers, a petition to require citizen approval of annexations into the City of Castle Pines has qualified for the November 2026 ballot. Two questions will be put before voters; the major question is whether to require annexations over 20 acres be approved not just by City Council but also by voters at the next regular election. This would give the electorate of Castle Pines an effective veto over major annexations, in addition to requirements under state law and city ordinance.

The initiative began after Ventana Capital attempted to annex Crowsnest into the City of Castle Pines in late 2025. People Against Annexing Crowsnest (PAAC) formed during that attempt and went on to lead the ballot initiative to require voter approval of annexations. To qualify for the ballot, organizers had to submit 1,344 valid signatures. PAAC organized petition circulators at grocery stores, community events, and neighborhood meetings.

Ventana later withdrew their annexation application with Castle Pines. The City of Castle Pines placed an emergency moratorium on annexations and is currently developing an annexation policy. Ventana is now seeking to develop the land as part of unincorporated Douglas County. The Douglas County Planning Commission punted on the proposal at their most recent meeting.

Update: Castle Pines Petition For Annexation Approvals Makes November Ballot

Learn more about the grassroots initiative requiring citizen approval of future annexations (and approved annexations withing 180 days of the amendment) that began after the attempted Crowsnest Annexation early in 2026. Read THE DOUGLAS COUNTY LANTERN article written by Barrett Roth.  

Past Updates

May 28, 2026

To better understand the background and motivation for these two amendments to the Castle Pines City Charter please read THE DOUGLAS COUNTY LANTERN article written by Kim Turnage. 

March 2026

As of March 19, 2026, VT Crowfoot Valley Landco, LLC withdrew the Crowsnest annexation petition based on the approval of Resolution No. 26-23. This resolution directs city staff to develop an Annexation Policy—to guide future applications and ensure they align with our community's values.

Resolution 26-23: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Castle Pines, Colorado, Concerning the Development of an Annexation Policy, Imposing a Stay on Future Annexation Applications and Accepting the Withdrawal of the Annexation Petition for Properties Known as Crowsnest Annexation

Let's keep the momentum! Let's ensure every future decision honors the open spaces, wildlife corridors, small-town feel, and quality of life we refuse to surrender.

Thank you to everyone who signed letters, attended meetings, shared the Red County Blue State podcast, and spoke up—your efforts created this moment.