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City of Boulder
Aaron Brocket is seeking a second term as Mayor of Boulder. Under his tenure, Brocket has worked to achieve gun violence prevention, affordable housing, racial equity, the CARE program, and pending day shelter for the unhoused. If re-elected, Brocket seeks to bring about a tiny home village, reducing red tape for affordable housing and parking reform.
Aaron Brocket is seeking a second term as Mayor of Boulder. Under his tenure, Brocket has worked to achieve gun violence prevention, affordable housing, racial equity, the CARE program, and pending day shelter for the unhoused. If re-elected, Brocket seeks to bring about a tiny home village, reducing red tape for affordable housing and parking reform.
Aaron Brocket is seeking a second term as Mayor of Boulder. Under his tenure, Brocket has worked to achieve gun violence prevention, affordable housing, racial equity, the CARE program, and pending day shelter for the unhoused. If re-elected, Brocket seeks to bring about a tiny home village, reducing red tape for affordable housing and parking reform.
Bob Yates is a recently former Republican and member of the Boulder City Council. Over his last year in office, Yates has opposed efforts to bring more affordable housing to Boulder, opposed stopping evictions during the pandemic, opposed creation of a Boulder library district, opposed setting a minimum wage for Boulder County, and threatened local non-profits for taking positions on housing policies. Don't be fooled by politicians who use open space as an excuse to oppose affordable housing and living wage needs of a community. Yates is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Bob Yates is a recently former Republican and member of the Boulder City Council. Over his last year in office, Yates has opposed efforts to bring more affordable housing to Boulder, opposed stopping evictions during the pandemic, opposed creation of a Boulder library district, opposed setting a minimum wage for Boulder County, and threatened local non-profits for taking positions on housing policies. Don't be fooled by politicians who use open space as an excuse to oppose affordable housing and living wage needs of a community. Yates is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Bob Yates is a recently former Republican and member of the Boulder City Council. Over his last year in office, Yates has opposed efforts to bring more affordable housing to Boulder, opposed stopping evictions during the pandemic, opposed creation of a Boulder library district, opposed setting a minimum wage for Boulder County, and threatened local non-profits for taking positions on housing policies. Don't be fooled by politicians who use open space as an excuse to oppose affordable housing and living wage needs of a community. Yates is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Nicole Speer is a member of the Boulder City Council and is currently running for mayor. She has been an advocate for equity and worker rights. Speer is a scientist, mom, businesswoman, and union member dedicated to a more diverse, more accessible local government that works for everyone.
Nicole Speer is a member of the Boulder City Council and is currently running for mayor. She has been an advocate for equity and worker rights. Speer is a scientist, mom, businesswoman, and union member dedicated to a more diverse, more accessible local government that works for everyone.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
Nicole Speer is a member of the Boulder City Council and is currently running for mayor. She has been an advocate for equity and worker rights. Speer is a scientist, mom, businesswoman, and union member dedicated to a more diverse, more accessible local government that works for everyone.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
Paul Tweedlie is an "self-described" conservative running for Boulder Mayor who believes in state-sponsored work camps to deal with the homeless and drug use and opposes DEI efforts by the City of Boulder. Tweedlie is a software engineer who believes Boulder homeowners should only be allowed to sell their homes to Boulder residents.
Paul Tweedlie is an "self-described" conservative running for Boulder Mayor who believes in state-sponsored work camps to deal with the homeless and drug use and opposes DEI efforts by the City of Boulder. Tweedlie is a software engineer who believes Boulder homeowners should only be allowed to sell their homes to Boulder residents.
Paul Tweedlie is an "self-described" conservative running for Boulder Mayor who believes in state-sponsored work camps to deal with the homeless and drug use and opposes DEI efforts by the City of Boulder. Tweedlie is a software engineer who believes Boulder homeowners should only be allowed to sell their homes to Boulder residents.
Aaron Gabriel Meyer is an environmental activist running for the Boulder City Council. Mr. Meyer is a Naropa student who is running to prioritize climate solutions, infrastructure and transit, and address homelessness.
Aaron Gabriel Meyer is an environmental activist running for the Boulder City Council. Mr. Meyer is a Naropa student who is running to prioritize climate solutions, infrastructure and transit, and address homelessness.
Aaron Gabriel Meyer is an environmental activist running for the Boulder City Council. Mr. Meyer is a Naropa student who is running to prioritize climate solutions, infrastructure and transit, and address homelessness.
Jacques Decalo is running for the Boulder City Council and is
a climate activist who is focused on climate, emissions and sustainability. His priorities include evaluation of a tax on single-use plastics, community solar gardens, battery storage, and incentivize electric heat pumps to replace gas furnaces. He would evaluate an expansion of the HOP bus route.
DeCalp also supports the camping ban and the Safe Zones for Kids measure.
Jacques Decalo is running for the Boulder City Council and is
a climate activist who is focused on climate, emissions and sustainability. His priorities include evaluation of a tax on single-use plastics, community solar gardens, battery storage, and incentivize electric heat pumps to replace gas furnaces. He would evaluate an expansion of the HOP bus route.
DeCalp also supports the camping ban and the Safe Zones for Kids measure.
Jacques Decalo is running for the Boulder City Council and is
a climate activist who is focused on climate, emissions and sustainability. His priorities include evaluation of a tax on single-use plastics, community solar gardens, battery storage, and incentivize electric heat pumps to replace gas furnaces. He would evaluate an expansion of the HOP bus route.
DeCalp also supports the camping ban and the Safe Zones for Kids measure.
Jenny Robins is a safety advocate who is focused on public support for young people through a teen center, running for the Boulder City Council. She supports the sweeps of the homeless encampments but knows it is not a solution to homelessness, but only a temporary safety measure. She has endorsements from a broad spectrum of the community. She is passionate about supporting families, the arts, local businesses, affordable housing, safety, and environmental sustainability. Her vision for Boulder is a city that thrives through collaboration, and continues to build a bright and prosperous future for all its residents.
Jenny Robins is a safety advocate who is focused on public support for young people through a teen center, running for the Boulder City Council. She supports the sweeps of the homeless encampments but knows it is not a solution to homelessness, but only a temporary safety measure. She has endorsements from a broad spectrum of the community. She is passionate about supporting families, the arts, local businesses, affordable housing, safety, and environmental sustainability. Her vision for Boulder is a city that thrives through collaboration, and continues to build a bright and prosperous future for all its residents.
Jenny Robins is a safety advocate who is focused on public support for young people through a teen center, running for the Boulder City Council. She supports the sweeps of the homeless encampments but knows it is not a solution to homelessness, but only a temporary safety measure. She has endorsements from a broad spectrum of the community. She is passionate about supporting families, the arts, local businesses, affordable housing, safety, and environmental sustainability. Her vision for Boulder is a city that thrives through collaboration, and continues to build a bright and prosperous future for all its residents.
Ryan Schuchard is running for the Boulder City Council. His mission is to improve people’s lives through transportation, including housing and climate, which are interrelated. A former Peace Corps Volunteer and social responsibility consultant, Schuchard has served on the Boulder Transportation Advisory Board. He supports inclusive approaches to housing, homelessness, and sustainability.
Ryan Schuchard is running for the Boulder City Council. His mission is to improve people’s lives through transportation, including housing and climate, which are interrelated. A former Peace Corps Volunteer and social responsibility consultant, Schuchard has served on the Boulder Transportation Advisory Board. He supports inclusive approaches to housing, homelessness, and sustainability.
Ryan Schuchard is running for the Boulder City Council. His mission is to improve people’s lives through transportation, including housing and climate, which are interrelated. A former Peace Corps Volunteer and social responsibility consultant, Schuchard has served on the Boulder Transportation Advisory Board. He supports inclusive approaches to housing, homelessness, and sustainability.
Silas Atkins is running for the Boulder City Council and brings the lived experience of an affordable housing resident and a systems approach to his run for council. Silas is campaigning on interconnected issues: housing, wages, climate and transportation. Silas brings an experience and knowledge of city issues and services with a youth perspective.
Silas Atkins is running for the Boulder City Council and brings the lived experience of an affordable housing resident and a systems approach to his run for council. Silas is campaigning on interconnected issues: housing, wages, climate and transportation. Silas brings an experience and knowledge of city issues and services with a youth perspective.
Silas Atkins is running for the Boulder City Council and brings the lived experience of an affordable housing resident and a systems approach to his run for council. Silas is campaigning on interconnected issues: housing, wages, climate and transportation. Silas brings an experience and knowledge of city issues and services with a youth perspective.
Taishya Adams is an educator, environmentalist, social justice advocate, outdoor recreation fan, musician, entrepreneur, and 11-year Boulder resident - running for the Boulder City Council. Taishya is focused on building inclusive communities, personal transformation, and changing outdated systems. Most recently, she served as a commissioner to CO Parks and Wildlife and as a member of the CO Natural Areas Council. Taishya also serves on the CO Office of Tourism Destination Stewardship Council, the board of Black in Marine Science, the Outdoor Alliance for Kids, and the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Business Advisory Council. Taishya served on the inaugural Boulder Police Oversight (BPOP) panel. Adams will focus on increasing collaboration, representation, and accountability, while working for infrastructure and flood mitigation.
Taishya Adams is an educator, environmentalist, social justice advocate, outdoor recreation fan, musician, entrepreneur, and 11-year Boulder resident - running for the Boulder City Council. Taishya is focused on building inclusive communities, personal transformation, and changing outdated systems. Most recently, she served as a commissioner to CO Parks and Wildlife and as a member of the CO Natural Areas Council. Taishya also serves on the CO Office of Tourism Destination Stewardship Council, the board of Black in Marine Science, the Outdoor Alliance for Kids, and the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Business Advisory Council. Taishya served on the inaugural Boulder Police Oversight (BPOP) panel. Adams will focus on increasing collaboration, representation, and accountability, while working for infrastructure and flood mitigation.
Taishya Adams is an educator, environmentalist, social justice advocate, outdoor recreation fan, musician, entrepreneur, and 11-year Boulder resident - running for the Boulder City Council. Taishya is focused on building inclusive communities, personal transformation, and changing outdated systems. Most recently, she served as a commissioner to CO Parks and Wildlife and as a member of the CO Natural Areas Council. Taishya also serves on the CO Office of Tourism Destination Stewardship Council, the board of Black in Marine Science, the Outdoor Alliance for Kids, and the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Business Advisory Council. Taishya served on the inaugural Boulder Police Oversight (BPOP) panel. Adams will focus on increasing collaboration, representation, and accountability, while working for infrastructure and flood mitigation.
Tara Winer is running for re-election to the Boulder City Council. Winer will continue her dedication to improving the safety of Boulder public spaces, upgrading bike underpasses, creating upstream solutions to homelessness prevention along with support systems, increasing affordable housing, enhancing fire and flood preparedness, funding for the arts and improving economic vitality.
Tara Winer is running for re-election to the Boulder City Council. Winer will continue her dedication to improving the safety of Boulder public spaces, upgrading bike underpasses, creating upstream solutions to homelessness prevention along with support systems, increasing affordable housing, enhancing fire and flood preparedness, funding for the arts and improving economic vitality.
Tara Winer is running for re-election to the Boulder City Council. Winer will continue her dedication to improving the safety of Boulder public spaces, upgrading bike underpasses, creating upstream solutions to homelessness prevention along with support systems, increasing affordable housing, enhancing fire and flood preparedness, funding for the arts and improving economic vitality.
Terri Brncic is running for Boulder City Council with a "tough on crime" approach. She believes in enforcing a camaping ban and rent reductions for additional occupants. She is a mom, who helped author the "Safe Zones for Kids" efforts at Boulder High School - establishing a ban on tents ad propane tanks within 500 feet of schools and school routes. Brncic would also like to see licensing requirements and regulations around e-bikes.
Terri Brncic is running for Boulder City Council with a "tough on crime" approach. She believes in enforcing a camaping ban and rent reductions for additional occupants. She is a mom, who helped author the "Safe Zones for Kids" efforts at Boulder High School - establishing a ban on tents ad propane tanks within 500 feet of schools and school routes. Brncic would also like to see licensing requirements and regulations around e-bikes.
Terri Brncic is running for Boulder City Council with a "tough on crime" approach. She believes in enforcing a camaping ban and rent reductions for additional occupants. She is a mom, who helped author the "Safe Zones for Kids" efforts at Boulder High School - establishing a ban on tents ad propane tanks within 500 feet of schools and school routes. Brncic would also like to see licensing requirements and regulations around e-bikes.
After eight years on the Boulder Valley School Board, Tina Marquis is running for Boulder City Council, with a focus on housing and homelessness. Marquis' school board experience has been marked by coalition building and intergovernmental collaboration. She will take a measured and deliberate approach, combined with persistent advocacy. She is focused on housing diversity and affordability, sustainability, and governance and engagement.
After eight years on the Boulder Valley School Board, Tina Marquis is running for Boulder City Council, with a focus on housing and homelessness. Marquis' school board experience has been marked by coalition building and intergovernmental collaboration. She will take a measured and deliberate approach, combined with persistent advocacy. She is focused on housing diversity and affordability, sustainability, and governance and engagement.
After eight years on the Boulder Valley School Board, Tina Marquis is running for Boulder City Council, with a focus on housing and homelessness. Marquis' school board experience has been marked by coalition building and intergovernmental collaboration. She will take a measured and deliberate approach, combined with persistent advocacy. She is focused on housing diversity and affordability, sustainability, and governance and engagement.
Waylon Lewis is running for the Boulder City Council and is the founder of Elephant Journal, and author of two books. Born and raised in Boulder, Waylon has served on numerous boards including New Era Colorado and won numerous awards for his work, including Naturally Boulder's entrepreneur of the year. Waylon is focused on homelessness solutions - such as a transitional campground. Lewis seeks to increase climate mitigation funding, double affordable housing and bring about a living wage for Boulder City Council.
Waylon Lewis is running for the Boulder City Council and is the founder of Elephant Journal, and author of two books. Born and raised in Boulder, Waylon has served on numerous boards including New Era Colorado and won numerous awards for his work, including Naturally Boulder's entrepreneur of the year. Waylon is focused on homelessness solutions - such as a transitional campground. Lewis seeks to increase climate mitigation funding, double affordable housing and bring about a living wage for Boulder City Council.
Waylon Lewis is running for the Boulder City Council and is the founder of Elephant Journal, and author of two books. Born and raised in Boulder, Waylon has served on numerous boards including New Era Colorado and won numerous awards for his work, including Naturally Boulder's entrepreneur of the year. Waylon is focused on homelessness solutions - such as a transitional campground. Lewis seeks to increase climate mitigation funding, double affordable housing and bring about a living wage for Boulder City Council.
Boulder Valley School Board
Depending on where you live, you may have the following school district races on your ballot.
We believe Jorge Chavez is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Jorge Chavez is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Jorge Chavez is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Lalenia Quinlan Aweida is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Lalenia Quinlan Aweida is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Lalenia Quinlan Aweida is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Alex Medler is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Alex Medler is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Alex Medler is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Jason Unger is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Jason Unger is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Jason Unger is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Neil Fishman is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Neil Fishman is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Neil Fishman is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Statewide Ballot Measures
Proposition HH is a measure referred by the Colorado General Assembly to voters to address rising property taxes as a result of the enormous appreciation in home values in Colorado in recent years. Proposition HH reduces the rate of property tax increase while ensuring that public school districts reliant on property tax funding don't lose out in the bargain. Proposition HH would reduce but not eliminate refunds paid under the 1992 Taxpayer's Bill of Rights to backfill education funding that would otherwise be lost.
Proposition HH is a measure referred by the Colorado General Assembly to voters to address rising property taxes as a result of the enormous appreciation in home values in Colorado in recent years. Proposition HH reduces the rate of property tax increase while ensuring that public school districts reliant on property tax funding don't lose out in the bargain. Proposition HH would reduce but not eliminate refunds paid under the 1992 Taxpayer's Bill of Rights to backfill education funding that would otherwise be lost.
Endorsed By The Bell Policy Center
Boulder County Ballot Measures
The 1B Affordable Housing Measure is a once in a generation opportunity for Boulder County voters, without raising taxes, to tangibly support the funding needed to increase housing in our region. Boulder County has not had a sustainable housing fund, yet in every community in Boulder County residents express that lack of affordable housing is their primary concern. Community needs assessments continue to show that stable housing is needed for workers who can’t afford to live here, but commute here, and other residents.
Both affordable and attainable housing will be funded from this extension of a current sales and use tax in Boulder County. (Typically, affordable housing is designed to meet the needs of people at 80% of area median income and below. Attainable housing is designed to meet the needs of people whose incomes are between 80% and 120% of the area median income.)
This funding can be used for development of projects including preservation, renovation and rehabilitation. Retrofitting and rehabilitation of property uses less resource, has less environmental impact and can help us meet our climate goals. Each dollar invested in affordable/attainable housing boosts local economies by leveraging public and private resources to generate income—including resident earnings and additional local tax revenue—and supports job creation and retention.
Additional uses of the funds include programs that support homeownership, land trusts, municipal projects, mobile home park improvements, and support for resident-owned community plans. This fund allows us to use a variety of tools and innovative ideas to support our towns and municipalities to do in-fill projects and construction.
Supportive services that protect renters, provide navigation support and help prevent eviction are eligible for this funding source. Boulder County’s Regional Housing Partnership is a collective of local representatives that will help the county determine the ways to use this funding and make the most positive impact. We must address the housing shortage regionally, so that no one community bears an undue burden. Research shows that increasing access to affordable housing is the most cost-effective strategy for reducing childhood poverty and increasing economic mobility.
On November 7th Boulder County voters will have the opportunity to change the trajectory of our community by creating an Affordable Housing Fund with 1B. This proposed funding of approximately $15M of revenue using a current tax, will provide an opportunity to leverage upcoming state and federal funding opportunities such as Proposition 123 funds. Towns and cities need support for projects that can provide solutions to our housing crisis, which impacts every community in Boulder County. We will make progress on housing when renters, landlords, builders, construction companies and business join together and co-create solutions NOW. The County Commissioners will have one year to develop a plan for the use of the funds, as this measure won’t take effect until 2025. We do know that without a funding source, the housing crisis in Boulder County will only get worse. A funding source is necessary to create new opportunities. We encourage a YES on 1B.
The 1B Affordable Housing Measure is a once in a generation opportunity for Boulder County voters, without raising taxes, to tangibly support the funding needed to increase housing in our region. Boulder County has not had a sustainable housing fund, yet in every community in Boulder County residents express that lack of affordable housing is their primary concern. Community needs assessments continue to show that stable housing is needed for workers who can’t afford to live here, but commute here, and other residents.
Both affordable and attainable housing will be funded from this extension of a current sales and use tax in Boulder County. (Typically, affordable housing is designed to meet the needs of people at 80% of area median income and below. Attainable housing is designed to meet the needs of people whose incomes are between 80% and 120% of the area median income.)
This funding can be used for development of projects including preservation, renovation and rehabilitation. Retrofitting and rehabilitation of property uses less resource, has less environmental impact and can help us meet our climate goals. Each dollar invested in affordable/attainable housing boosts local economies by leveraging public and private resources to generate income—including resident earnings and additional local tax revenue—and supports job creation and retention.
Additional uses of the funds include programs that support homeownership, land trusts, municipal projects, mobile home park improvements, and support for resident-owned community plans. This fund allows us to use a variety of tools and innovative ideas to support our towns and municipalities to do in-fill projects and construction.
Supportive services that protect renters, provide navigation support and help prevent eviction are eligible for this funding source. Boulder County’s Regional Housing Partnership is a collective of local representatives that will help the county determine the ways to use this funding and make the most positive impact. We must address the housing shortage regionally, so that no one community bears an undue burden. Research shows that increasing access to affordable housing is the most cost-effective strategy for reducing childhood poverty and increasing economic mobility.
On November 7th Boulder County voters will have the opportunity to change the trajectory of our community by creating an Affordable Housing Fund with 1B. This proposed funding of approximately $15M of revenue using a current tax, will provide an opportunity to leverage upcoming state and federal funding opportunities such as Proposition 123 funds. Towns and cities need support for projects that can provide solutions to our housing crisis, which impacts every community in Boulder County. We will make progress on housing when renters, landlords, builders, construction companies and business join together and co-create solutions NOW. The County Commissioners will have one year to develop a plan for the use of the funds, as this measure won’t take effect until 2025. We do know that without a funding source, the housing crisis in Boulder County will only get worse. A funding source is necessary to create new opportunities. We encourage a YES on 1B.