Durant Abernethy Runs for Frisco Town Council

Candidate discusses housing, cost of living, and wildfire preparedness

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:50am

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Durant Abernethy, a candidate for Frisco Town Council, participated in a Q&A session where he shared his views on various local issues. Abernethy discussed his stance on council decisions, workforce housing, cost of living challenges, and wildfire preparedness in the community.

Why it matters

Frisco's Town Council plays a crucial role in shaping the policies and priorities that impact residents' quality of life. Abernethy's candidacy and his positions on key issues provide voters with insights into how he would approach these challenges if elected.

The details

In the Q&A, Abernethy discussed his views on several topics. On workforce housing, he emphasized the need for a combination of affordable, deed-restricted, and workforce housing options based on income, location, and employment. He also suggested allowing more building code exceptions to facilitate the development of affordable dwelling units. Regarding the cost of living, Abernethy proposed incentivizing employers to subsidize housing for their employees and expanding grants to assist homeowners with expensive home hardening upgrades to mitigate wildfire risks. He also advocated for stricter requirements for non-combustible materials in new and existing homes.

  • The Q&A session was published on April 1, 2026.

The players

Durant Abernethy

A candidate for Frisco Town Council.

Frisco Town Council

The governing body of the town of Frisco, Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“Many confuse the important distinctions of affordable, deed-restricted and workforce housing. We need a combination of housing options based on income, physical location of work/services provided and employment by specific companies/trades essential to our community.”

— Durant Abernethy, Candidate for Frisco Town Council

“If permitting any redevelopment, then we should require new builds be 'ADU ready,' if not part of the original site plan.”

— Durant Abernethy, Candidate for Frisco Town Council

“Our homes should be clad in only non-combustible materials, not barnwood or wood lap siding. This can be an expensive prospect for any homeowner, so we should also expand grants providing assistance for these important upgrades.”

— Durant Abernethy, Candidate for Frisco Town Council

What’s next

Voters in Frisco will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the Town Council election on May 6, 2026.

The takeaway

Abernethy's focus on addressing the community's housing needs, cost of living challenges, and wildfire preparedness demonstrates his understanding of the key issues facing Frisco residents. His proposed solutions, such as incentivizing employer-subsidized housing and expanding home hardening assistance, could have a significant impact if implemented.