The ballots are here and it’s time to vote in the Boulder municipal election. But first, educate yourself about the who and the what. As in past elections, the Blue Line has pulled together the resources to help you do your homework before casting your vote.
The Community Questionnaire
Use the query utility on our election page to read the candidates’ answers. Click on this image to take you there.
Research the candidates’ positions on dozens of issues, identified by dozens of community organizations, with our Community Questionnaire tool. Find out who does and doesn’t support 300 and 301, where the candidates land on occupancy limits, who supports municipalization, how they intend to reach underrepresented voters, whether dogs and bikes should have more access to open space, what they think about Boulder Junction, how they might help seniors age in place and lots of other issues. Give it a try—it’s kinda fun.
Candidate Profiles
Reporter Brittany Anas
We engaged former Daily Camera reporter Brittany Anas to write profiles of each of the candidates, with instructions to find out more about the candidates’ backgrounds, what brought them to Boulder and what motivates them. Check out the profiles by clicking on a link in the table below. And, if you haven’t already, read reporter Erica Meltzer’s excellent articles about her walkabouts with the candidates in the Daily Camera.
Ballot Issues
Read the pros and cons of ballot measures 300 and 301 by the folks leading the efforts.
Candidate Websites
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Happy voting!
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