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    Arin Rodriguez

  • Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

    Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

    Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

    Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

  • Endorsed By: Colorado Sierra Club
  • Joan Peck is running for Longmont Mayor on a plaform of holding RTD accountable for the transportation promises they made to her community, tackling the shortage of affordable housing, and addressing climate change while protecting Longmont's air and water quality. In 2012, Peck led the petition campaign for the successful Propositoin 300 banning fracking within city limits. Peck was elected to the Longmont City Council in 2016, and serves as vice-chair of the Northern Area Transportation Alliance (NATA).

    Joan Peck is running for Longmont Mayor on a plaform of holding RTD accountable for the transportation promises they made to her community, tackling the shortage of affordable housing, and addressing climate change while protecting Longmont's air and water quality. In 2012, Peck led the petition campaign for the successful Propositoin 300 banning fracking within city limits. Peck was elected to the Longmont City Council in 2016, and serves as vice-chair of the Northern Area Transportation Alliance (NATA).

    Joan Peck is running for Longmont Mayor on a plaform of holding RTD accountable for the transportation promises they made to her community, tackling the shortage of affordable housing, and addressing climate change while protecting Longmont's air and water quality. In 2012, Peck led the petition campaign for the successful Propositoin 300 banning fracking within city limits. Peck was elected to the Longmont City Council in 2016, and serves as vice-chair of the Northern Area Transportation Alliance (NATA).

    Joan Peck is running for Longmont Mayor on a plaform of holding RTD accountable for the transportation promises they made to her community, tackling the shortage of affordable housing, and addressing climate change while protecting Longmont's air and water quality. In 2012, Peck led the petition campaign for the successful Propositoin 300 banning fracking within city limits. Peck was elected to the Longmont City Council in 2016, and serves as vice-chair of the Northern Area Transportation Alliance (NATA).

  • Endorsed By: Colorado Sierra Club, SVVSD
  • Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

    Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

    Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

    Aren Rodriguez was born in Longmont and attended St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, graduating from Niwot High School before attending Chapman University and pursuing a career as a performing musician. Returning to Longmont, Rodriguez served on the Arts Longmont Board and as a Planning and Development Commissioner for the city of Longmont before his election to City Council in 2017.

  • Endorsed By: Colorado Sierra Club
  • Shiquita Yarbrough is running to make history as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Longmont City Council. Yarbrough currently serves as community engagement coordinator for the YWCA of Boulder County, and has served on nonprofit boards including KGNU Community Radio and the League of Women Voters. Yarbrough also serves on the Longmont Housing and Human Services Advisory Board.

    Shiquita Yarbrough is running to make history as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Longmont City Council. Yarbrough currently serves as community engagement coordinator for the YWCA of Boulder County, and has served on nonprofit boards including KGNU Community Radio and the League of Women Voters. Yarbrough also serves on the Longmont Housing and Human Services Advisory Board.

    Shiquita Yarbrough is running to make history as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Longmont City Council. Yarbrough currently serves as community engagement coordinator for the YWCA of Boulder County, and has served on nonprofit boards including KGNU Community Radio and the League of Women Voters. Yarbrough also serves on the Longmont Housing and Human Services Advisory Board.

    Shiquita Yarbrough is running to make history as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Longmont City Council. Yarbrough currently serves as community engagement coordinator for the YWCA of Boulder County, and has served on nonprofit boards including KGNU Community Radio and the League of Women Voters. Yarbrough also serves on the Longmont Housing and Human Services Advisory Board.

  • Erie resident Meosha Brooks is a co-instructor at Johns Hopkins University Graduate School in Systems Engineering. Brooks is a former math and science teacher and member of the St. Vrain PTO. Brooks has four children who have attended St. Vrain Valley Schools. Brooks is running to support a robust STEM curriculum in an equitable education system.

    Erie resident Meosha Brooks is a co-instructor at Johns Hopkins University Graduate School in Systems Engineering. Brooks is a former math and science teacher and member of the St. Vrain PTO. Brooks has four children who have attended St. Vrain Valley Schools. Brooks is running to support a robust STEM curriculum in an equitable education system.

    Erie resident Meosha Brooks is a co-instructor at Johns Hopkins University Graduate School in Systems Engineering. Brooks is a former math and science teacher and member of the St. Vrain PTO. Brooks has four children who have attended St. Vrain Valley Schools. Brooks is running to support a robust STEM curriculum in an equitable education system.

    Erie resident Meosha Brooks is a co-instructor at Johns Hopkins University Graduate School in Systems Engineering. Brooks is a former math and science teacher and member of the St. Vrain PTO. Brooks has four children who have attended St. Vrain Valley Schools. Brooks is running to support a robust STEM curriculum in an equitable education system.

  • Sarah Hurianek is an early childhood education teacher and graduate of Skyline High School in Longmont with two children attending school at Mead Elementary. Hurianek worked with the Mead Parent Advisory Committee, and is running to promote safety, transparency, and equity for students.

    Sarah Hurianek is an early childhood education teacher and graduate of Skyline High School in Longmont with two children attending school at Mead Elementary. Hurianek worked with the Mead Parent Advisory Committee, and is running to promote safety, transparency, and equity for students.

    Sarah Hurianek is an early childhood education teacher and graduate of Skyline High School in Longmont with two children attending school at Mead Elementary. Hurianek worked with the Mead Parent Advisory Committee, and is running to promote safety, transparency, and equity for students.

    Sarah Hurianek is an early childhood education teacher and graduate of Skyline High School in Longmont with two children attending school at Mead Elementary. Hurianek worked with the Mead Parent Advisory Committee, and is running to promote safety, transparency, and equity for students.

  • VOTE NO

    We recommend voting NO.

  • The Legislative Authority for Spending State Money would mandate that all state spending from “outside funds” — such as federal money or private donations — would need to be determined and approved by the Colorado Legislature. At a time when Colorado is still rebounding from several disasters, this amendment would effectively paralyze our state in times of future emergencies, when our government needs more flexibility and responsiveness, not less. It also risks over-politicization of ongoing state activities and reduces the influence of technical experts. When our budgeting system fails to produce evidence-based, timely solutions, the most marginalized Coloradans suffer and we miss opportunities to make critical long-term investments in public infrastructure. We must find more nuanced solutions that promote both transparency and effective budgeting.

    The Legislative Authority for Spending State Money would mandate that all state spending from “outside funds” — such as federal money or private donations — would need to be determined and approved by the Colorado Legislature. At a time when Colorado is still rebounding from several disasters, this amendment would effectively paralyze our state in times of future emergencies, when our government needs more flexibility and responsiveness, not less. It also risks over-politicization of ongoing state activities and reduces the influence of technical experts. When our budgeting system fails to produce evidence-based, timely solutions, the most marginalized Coloradans suffer and we miss opportunities to make critical long-term investments in public infrastructure. We must find more nuanced solutions that promote both transparency and effective budgeting.

    The Legislative Authority for Spending State Money would mandate that all state spending from “outside funds” — such as federal money or private donations — would need to be determined and approved by the Colorado Legislature. At a time when Colorado is still rebounding from several disasters, this amendment would effectively paralyze our state in times of future emergencies, when our government needs more flexibility and responsiveness, not less. It also risks over-politicization of ongoing state activities and reduces the influence of technical experts. When our budgeting system fails to produce evidence-based, timely solutions, the most marginalized Coloradans suffer and we miss opportunities to make critical long-term investments in public infrastructure. We must find more nuanced solutions that promote both transparency and effective budgeting.

    The Legislative Authority for Spending State Money would mandate that all state spending from “outside funds” — such as federal money or private donations — would need to be determined and approved by the Colorado Legislature. At a time when Colorado is still rebounding from several disasters, this amendment would effectively paralyze our state in times of future emergencies, when our government needs more flexibility and responsiveness, not less. It also risks over-politicization of ongoing state activities and reduces the influence of technical experts. When our budgeting system fails to produce evidence-based, timely solutions, the most marginalized Coloradans suffer and we miss opportunities to make critical long-term investments in public infrastructure. We must find more nuanced solutions that promote both transparency and effective budgeting.

  • No Position

    We are neutral on Proposition 119.

  • The Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program would raise sales tax on marijuana purchases from 15% to 20% over three years to fund out-of-school educational programs for children ages 5-17, with a priority for providing programs for low-income households. It is estimated that this would raise an estimated $137 million per year. Though the outcome of this taxation is of course laudable, continuing to fund needed education and enrichment programs through “sin taxes,” is an unsustainable model and circumvents the necessary major systemic funding issues we need to address as a state.

    The Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program would raise sales tax on marijuana purchases from 15% to 20% over three years to fund out-of-school educational programs for children ages 5-17, with a priority for providing programs for low-income households. It is estimated that this would raise an estimated $137 million per year. Though the outcome of this taxation is of course laudable, continuing to fund needed education and enrichment programs through “sin taxes,” is an unsustainable model and circumvents the necessary major systemic funding issues we need to address as a state.

    The Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program would raise sales tax on marijuana purchases from 15% to 20% over three years to fund out-of-school educational programs for children ages 5-17, with a priority for providing programs for low-income households. It is estimated that this would raise an estimated $137 million per year. Though the outcome of this taxation is of course laudable, continuing to fund needed education and enrichment programs through “sin taxes,” is an unsustainable model and circumvents the necessary major systemic funding issues we need to address as a state.

    The Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program would raise sales tax on marijuana purchases from 15% to 20% over three years to fund out-of-school educational programs for children ages 5-17, with a priority for providing programs for low-income households. It is estimated that this would raise an estimated $137 million per year. Though the outcome of this taxation is of course laudable, continuing to fund needed education and enrichment programs through “sin taxes,” is an unsustainable model and circumvents the necessary major systemic funding issues we need to address as a state.

  • VOTE NO

    We recommend voting NO.

  • The Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction Proposition would: lower the property tax assessment rate for non-residential property from 29% to 26.4%, and lower the property tax assessment rate for residential property from 7.1% to 6.5%.


    This reduction would cut needed public funding -- an estimated $45 million in its first year -- for local government services that all Coloradans rely on, such as schools, fire departments, and police departments. In sum, this proposition would have the effect of primarily benefitting wealthy property owners while robbing funding from crucial public investments like education and infrastructure. When public programs such as these are continually underfunded, the most marginalized in our communities are consistently disproportionally harmed.

    The Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction Proposition would: lower the property tax assessment rate for non-residential property from 29% to 26.4%, and lower the property tax assessment rate for residential property from 7.1% to 6.5%.


    This reduction would cut needed public funding -- an estimated $45 million in its first year -- for local government services that all Coloradans rely on, such as schools, fire departments, and police departments. In sum, this proposition would have the effect of primarily benefitting wealthy property owners while robbing funding from crucial public investments like education and infrastructure. When public programs such as these are continually underfunded, the most marginalized in our communities are consistently disproportionally harmed.

    The Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction Proposition would: lower the property tax assessment rate for non-residential property from 29% to 26.4%, and lower the property tax assessment rate for residential property from 7.1% to 6.5%.


    This reduction would cut needed public funding -- an estimated $45 million in its first year -- for local government services that all Coloradans rely on, such as schools, fire departments, and police departments. In sum, this proposition would have the effect of primarily benefitting wealthy property owners while robbing funding from crucial public investments like education and infrastructure. When public programs such as these are continually underfunded, the most marginalized in our communities are consistently disproportionally harmed.

    The Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction Proposition would: lower the property tax assessment rate for non-residential property from 29% to 26.4%, and lower the property tax assessment rate for residential property from 7.1% to 6.5%.


    This reduction would cut needed public funding -- an estimated $45 million in its first year -- for local government services that all Coloradans rely on, such as schools, fire departments, and police departments. In sum, this proposition would have the effect of primarily benefitting wealthy property owners while robbing funding from crucial public investments like education and infrastructure. When public programs such as these are continually underfunded, the most marginalized in our communities are consistently disproportionally harmed.