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City of Longmont
Ethan Augureen has withdrawn his candidacy for Longmont Mayor; although, he will appear on the ballot.
Ethan Augureen has withdrawn his candidacy for Longmont Mayor; although, he will appear on the ballot.
Ethan Augureen has withdrawn his candidacy for Longmont Mayor; although, he will appear on the ballot.
Joan Peck was first elected Mayor of Longmont in 2021. A long-time progressive activist and retired small business owner, Peck will focus her second term on affordable housing and transportation. She has spent her time as mayor working to find common ground across the community and put Longmont voices first.
Joan Peck was first elected Mayor of Longmont in 2021. A long-time progressive activist and retired small business owner, Peck will focus her second term on affordable housing and transportation. She has spent her time as mayor working to find common ground across the community and put Longmont voices first.
Joan Peck was first elected Mayor of Longmont in 2021. A long-time progressive activist and retired small business owner, Peck will focus her second term on affordable housing and transportation. She has spent her time as mayor working to find common ground across the community and put Longmont voices first.
Terri Goon is a "free market" candidate running for Longmont Mayor. Goon believes all issues - from homelessness to growth to inflation - should not be governed; but ruled by the free market. Goon 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.
Terri Goon is a "free market" candidate running for Longmont Mayor. Goon believes all issues - from homelessness to growth to inflation - should not be governed; but ruled by the free market. Goon 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.
Terri Goon is a "free market" candidate running for Longmont Mayor. Goon believes all issues - from homelessness to growth to inflation - should not be governed; but ruled by the free market. Goon 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.
Beka Venturella is a progressive running for the Longmont City Council to encourage continued commitment to parks and open spaces and to small businesses. Ventruella is also committed to fighting gun violence.She seeks a more inclusive and thriving community.
Beka Venturella is a progressive running for the Longmont City Council to encourage continued commitment to parks and open spaces and to small businesses. Ventruella is also committed to fighting gun violence.She seeks a more inclusive and thriving community.
Beka Venturella is a progressive running for the Longmont City Council to encourage continued commitment to parks and open spaces and to small businesses. Ventruella is also committed to fighting gun violence.She seeks a more inclusive and thriving community.
Sean McCoy is seeking re-election to the Longmont City Council for the At-Large Seat. McCoy - a Longmont Native, high school teacher, and progressive - has served as a Longmont City Coucncil Member (first for Ward 3 ad then at-large) since 2007. McCoy has worked during his tenure to pull the community through the pandemic and countless other progressive efforts. If re-elected, he will work to address traffic safety, substance abuse, transit and affordable housing.
Sean McCoy is seeking re-election to the Longmont City Council for the At-Large Seat. McCoy - a Longmont Native, high school teacher, and progressive - has served as a Longmont City Coucncil Member (first for Ward 3 ad then at-large) since 2007. McCoy has worked during his tenure to pull the community through the pandemic and countless other progressive efforts. If re-elected, he will work to address traffic safety, substance abuse, transit and affordable housing.
Sean McCoy is seeking re-election to the Longmont City Council for the At-Large Seat. McCoy - a Longmont Native, high school teacher, and progressive - has served as a Longmont City Coucncil Member (first for Ward 3 ad then at-large) since 2007. McCoy has worked during his tenure to pull the community through the pandemic and countless other progressive efforts. If re-elected, he will work to address traffic safety, substance abuse, transit and affordable housing.
Steve Afschuier is running for Longmont City Council at large for lower taxes, a reduction in homelessness, safer schools, lower crime, and better roads (and to bring back the "good old days of Longmont circa 1990). Alschuler 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.
Steve Afschuier is running for Longmont City Council at large for lower taxes, a reduction in homelessness, safer schools, lower crime, and better roads (and to bring back the "good old days of Longmont circa 1990). Alschuler 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.
Steve Afschuier is running for Longmont City Council at large for lower taxes, a reduction in homelessness, safer schools, lower crime, and better roads (and to bring back the "good old days of Longmont circa 1990). Alschuler 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.
District Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the following district races on your ballot.
City of Longmont, Ward #1
Diane Crist îs a corporate candidate running to "make Longmont better again" by bringing more corporate centers and bring a hyper loop (transportation system) to Longmont. Crist 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.
Diane Crist îs a corporate candidate running to "make Longmont better again" by bringing more corporate centers and bring a hyper loop (transportation system) to Longmont. Crist 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.
Diane Crist îs a corporate candidate running to "make Longmont better again" by bringing more corporate centers and bring a hyper loop (transportation system) to Longmont. Crist 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.
Harrison Earl is running for Longmont's Ward 1. He is running to bring about a more affordable, sustainable Longmont. He is an airport and airline consultant and has served on the Longmont Airport Advisory Committee.
Harrison Earl is running for Longmont's Ward 1. He is running to bring about a more affordable, sustainable Longmont. He is an airport and airline consultant and has served on the Longmont Airport Advisory Committee.
Harrison Earl is running for Longmont's Ward 1. He is running to bring about a more affordable, sustainable Longmont. He is an airport and airline consultant and has served on the Longmont Airport Advisory Committee.
Nia Wassink is running to represent Longmont's Ward 1 on the City Council. Wassink is running to make the Longmont City Council more accessible and transparent, bring about more affordable housing, and better economic mobility. Wassink is a longtime community activist and nonprofit professional. This year, she served on the Juneteenth planning committee for Longmont.
Nia Wassink is running to represent Longmont's Ward 1 on the City Council. Wassink is running to make the Longmont City Council more accessible and transparent, bring about more affordable housing, and better economic mobility. Wassink is a longtime community activist and nonprofit professional. This year, she served on the Juneteenth planning committee for Longmont.
Nia Wassink is running to represent Longmont's Ward 1 on the City Council. Wassink is running to make the Longmont City Council more accessible and transparent, bring about more affordable housing, and better economic mobility. Wassink is a longtime community activist and nonprofit professional. This year, she served on the Juneteenth planning committee for Longmont.
City of Longmont, Ward #3
Gary Hodges is a long-time Longmont resident, and he is running for Longmont City Council in Ward 3. Hodges is a scientist and academic who seeks to oppose further density in Longmont and seeks a more sustainable Longmont with a more connected bike trail system.
Gary Hodges is a long-time Longmont resident, and he is running for Longmont City Council in Ward 3. Hodges is a scientist and academic who seeks to oppose further density in Longmont and seeks a more sustainable Longmont with a more connected bike trail system.
Gary Hodges is a long-time Longmont resident, and he is running for Longmont City Council in Ward 3. Hodges is a scientist and academic who seeks to oppose further density in Longmont and seeks a more sustainable Longmont with a more connected bike trail system.
Former Ward 3 Longmont City Council Member, Ron Gallegos is seeking to represent Ward 3 once again. Gallegos is running to influence the location of the new Longmont rec center, police station and library.
Former Ward 3 Longmont City Council Member, Ron Gallegos is seeking to represent Ward 3 once again. Gallegos is running to influence the location of the new Longmont rec center, police station and library.
Former Ward 3 Longmont City Council Member, Ron Gallegos is seeking to represent Ward 3 once again. Gallegos is running to influence the location of the new Longmont rec center, police station and library.
Spencer Adams is running to represent Longmont's Ward 3. A young electrical engineer, Spencer is a supporter of public education and the second amendment.
Spencer Adams is running to represent Longmont's Ward 3. A young electrical engineer, Spencer is a supporter of public education and the second amendment.
Spencer Adams is running to represent Longmont's Ward 3. A young electrical engineer, Spencer is a supporter of public education and the second amendment.
Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is seeking re-election to the Longmont City Council. A long-time Longmont resident and a St. Vrain Valley educator, Hidalgo-Fahring has worked to ensure that working families have a voice on the Longmont City Council. During her tenure, she has worked to re-establish the Longmont Housing Authority to ensure continued availability of affordable housing, helped to see Longmont through the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns, and has worked to help establish legislation allowing local governments to set minimum wage laws. If re-elected, Hidalgo-Fahring will continue to represent working families and keep Longmont moving forward.
Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is seeking re-election to the Longmont City Council. A long-time Longmont resident and a St. Vrain Valley educator, Hidalgo-Fahring has worked to ensure that working families have a voice on the Longmont City Council. During her tenure, she has worked to re-establish the Longmont Housing Authority to ensure continued availability of affordable housing, helped to see Longmont through the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns, and has worked to help establish legislation allowing local governments to set minimum wage laws. If re-elected, Hidalgo-Fahring will continue to represent working families and keep Longmont moving forward.
Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is seeking re-election to the Longmont City Council. A long-time Longmont resident and a St. Vrain Valley educator, Hidalgo-Fahring has worked to ensure that working families have a voice on the Longmont City Council. During her tenure, she has worked to re-establish the Longmont Housing Authority to ensure continued availability of affordable housing, helped to see Longmont through the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns, and has worked to help establish legislation allowing local governments to set minimum wage laws. If re-elected, Hidalgo-Fahring will continue to represent working families and keep Longmont moving forward.
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.
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Boulder County Ballot Measures
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below ballot measures on your ballot.
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.