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Matthew Popkin is running for Longmont City Council Ward 2 council member. He already sits on the City Council, having been appointed to fill a vacancy in January. In addition to his experience with council, Popkin also chairs the Longmont Urban Renewal Authority and serves on the Longmont Brownfields Advisory Committee. He previously served on Longmont’s Planning & Zoning Commission. Popkin considers himself to be a “city nerd” and is passionate about economic, infrastructure, and community development. Top priorities for Popkin include increasing affordability, redevelopment of industrial areas, and increasing resilience through climate action and public safety. 
Also running is Teresa Simpkins. 
Matthew Popkin is the progressive choice for Longmont Ward 2 for his locally minded progressive policies.

Matthew Popkin is running for Longmont City Council Ward 2 council member. He already sits on the City Council, having been appointed to fill a vacancy in January. In addition to his experience with council, Popkin also chairs the Longmont Urban Renewal Authority and serves on the Longmont Brownfields Advisory Committee. He previously served on Longmont’s Planning & Zoning Commission. Popkin considers himself to be a “city nerd” and is passionate about economic, infrastructure, and community development. Top priorities for Popkin include increasing affordability, redevelopment of industrial areas, and increasing resilience through climate action and public safety. 
Also running is Teresa Simpkins. 
Matthew Popkin is the progressive choice for Longmont Ward 2 for his locally minded progressive policies.

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Susie Hidalgo-Fahring

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Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is running for Mayor of Longmont. She is an involved and fierce advocate who began her experience in policy as an educator involved with the teachers union and the TBD Initiative. She has served as a delegate for the Colorado Education Association and on the Colorado Education Association Equity Council for Race and Culture. Hidalgo-Fahring previously served two successful terms as a member of the Longmont City Council. During her previous tenures she lobbied for expanded RTD access, accessible housing, and investment in mental health programs. Hidalgo-Fahring hopes to continue working on such projects as well as developing economic vitality, youth programming, and diverse decision making. 
Hidalgo-Fahring is opposed by Diane Crist, Sarah Levinson, and Shakeel Dalal. 
Hidalgo-Fahring is the progressive choice for Longmont Mayor. She has a powerful progressive platform and an existing resume of successful work for the city of Longmont. 

Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is running for Mayor of Longmont. She is an involved and fierce advocate who began her experience in policy as an educator involved with the teachers union and the TBD Initiative. She has served as a delegate for the Colorado Education Association and on the Colorado Education Association Equity Council for Race and Culture. Hidalgo-Fahring previously served two successful terms as a member of the Longmont City Council. During her previous tenures she lobbied for expanded RTD access, accessible housing, and investment in mental health programs. Hidalgo-Fahring hopes to continue working on such projects as well as developing economic vitality, youth programming, and diverse decision making. 
Hidalgo-Fahring is opposed by Diane Crist, Sarah Levinson, and Shakeel Dalal. 
Hidalgo-Fahring is the progressive choice for Longmont Mayor. She has a powerful progressive platform and an existing resume of successful work for the city of Longmont. 

Longmont City Council

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Crystal Prieto is running for Longmont City Council At Large. Prieto has an extensive resume in public service having worked in non-profits, schools, and local government. She hopes to bring both her professional and lived experiences to the municipal level to better the lives of everyone in Longmont. Prieto will focus on increasing housing access, responsible spending, and supporting small businesses. She hopes to take a systemic approach to these issues in order to create long term solutions that strike at the heart of what needs fixing. Public safety, mental and physical health, transportation, and environmental protections are also concerns for Prieto’s campaign. 
Also running are Jake Marsing, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler. Voters are asked to vote for two candidates.
Dedicated to addressing systemic inequality and intersectional issues, Crystal Prieto is a strong progressive choice Longmont can feel confident in.

Crystal Prieto is running for Longmont City Council At Large. Prieto has an extensive resume in public service having worked in non-profits, schools, and local government. She hopes to bring both her professional and lived experiences to the municipal level to better the lives of everyone in Longmont. Prieto will focus on increasing housing access, responsible spending, and supporting small businesses. She hopes to take a systemic approach to these issues in order to create long term solutions that strike at the heart of what needs fixing. Public safety, mental and physical health, transportation, and environmental protections are also concerns for Prieto’s campaign. 
Also running are Jake Marsing, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler. Voters are asked to vote for two candidates.
Dedicated to addressing systemic inequality and intersectional issues, Crystal Prieto is a strong progressive choice Longmont can feel confident in.

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Jake Marsing is running for Longmont City Council. Jake is a fourth generation Longmont resident, advocate, and teacher. Marsing is running to be a voice for working class families. He hopes to find progressive solutions to early childhood education access and sustainable growth projects. Marsing is dedicated to defending the environment, supporting living wages, and protecting immigrant communities in Longmont. He believes in a “Longmont for everyone,” where public safety needs are met, diversity is welcome, and a high quality of life is ensured across the board. 
Also running are Crystal Prieto, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler. 
Voters are asked to vote for no more than two candidates. Jake Marsing is a progressive choice for Longmont due to his experience in advocacy and policy and progressive positions on homelessness, immigration, and labor.

Jake Marsing is running for Longmont City Council. Jake is a fourth generation Longmont resident, advocate, and teacher. Marsing is running to be a voice for working class families. He hopes to find progressive solutions to early childhood education access and sustainable growth projects. Marsing is dedicated to defending the environment, supporting living wages, and protecting immigrant communities in Longmont. He believes in a “Longmont for everyone,” where public safety needs are met, diversity is welcome, and a high quality of life is ensured across the board. 
Also running are Crystal Prieto, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler. 
Voters are asked to vote for no more than two candidates. Jake Marsing is a progressive choice for Longmont due to his experience in advocacy and policy and progressive positions on homelessness, immigration, and labor.

St. Vrain Valley School District

St. Vrain Valley School District School Board, Director, District E

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Jocelyn Gilligan

Jocelyn Gilligan is running unopposed for District E of the St Vrain Valley School District Board. She is the incumbent for this seat, having originally filled a vacancy in 2023. Gilligan’s background is in finance and consulting and she served as Treasurer for the St. Vrain Valley School Board. Gilligan has four children in St. Vrain schools and is outspoken on the importance of public education as a pillar for families and communities.

Jocelyn Gilligan is running unopposed for District E of the St Vrain Valley School District Board. She is the incumbent for this seat, having originally filled a vacancy in 2023. Gilligan’s background is in finance and consulting and she served as Treasurer for the St. Vrain Valley School Board. Gilligan has four children in St. Vrain schools and is outspoken on the importance of public education as a pillar for families and communities.

St. Vrain Valley School District School Board, Director, District D

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Meosha Babbs is running for reelection to St Vrain Valley School District’s School Board in District D. Babbs is a project engineer at Ball and has additional experience as an educator teaching grade and graduate school students. She serves on the board of several organizations aimed at STEM/STEAM access for students. She is also involved with Boy and Girl Scouts of America. Babbs supports the development of science and technology, as well as arts and music, programming in SVVSD. She supports the stewardship of a responsible budget that helps schools, students, and staff flourish. Babbs is an open-minded board member who recognizes the talent and potential of SVVSD. 
Also running is John Ahrens. 
Based on her proven success as a board member and community leader, Meosha Babbs is the progressive choice for District D.

Meosha Babbs is running for reelection to St Vrain Valley School District’s School Board in District D. Babbs is a project engineer at Ball and has additional experience as an educator teaching grade and graduate school students. She serves on the board of several organizations aimed at STEM/STEAM access for students. She is also involved with Boy and Girl Scouts of America. Babbs supports the development of science and technology, as well as arts and music, programming in SVVSD. She supports the stewardship of a responsible budget that helps schools, students, and staff flourish. Babbs is an open-minded board member who recognizes the talent and potential of SVVSD. 
Also running is John Ahrens. 
Based on her proven success as a board member and community leader, Meosha Babbs is the progressive choice for District D.

St. Vrain Valley School District School Board, Director, District B

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Hadley Solomon is the progressive choice for District B of St. Vrain Valley School District. An involved parent, Solomon has been a community leader for SVVSD for many years in classrooms and school advisory/fundraising boards. In her professional life, Solomon prides herself for having a wealth of experiences and problem solving skills. Solomon wants to foster academic excellence, ensure safe and respectful schools, and secure education funding. 

Opposing Solomon is Peggy Kelly. Kelly is a retired nurse and educator who brings a concerning focus to the United States constitution to her platform and view of educational standards. She also highlights biological sex standards for sports and “parental rights” as important issues for SVVSD. 

With her even keeled attitude and progressive values, Hadley Solomon is the clear progressive choice for District B of St Vrain Valley School District’s School Board.

Hadley Solomon is the progressive choice for District B of St. Vrain Valley School District. An involved parent, Solomon has been a community leader for SVVSD for many years in classrooms and school advisory/fundraising boards. In her professional life, Solomon prides herself for having a wealth of experiences and problem solving skills. Solomon wants to foster academic excellence, ensure safe and respectful schools, and secure education funding. 

Opposing Solomon is Peggy Kelly. Kelly is a retired nurse and educator who brings a concerning focus to the United States constitution to her platform and view of educational standards. She also highlights biological sex standards for sports and “parental rights” as important issues for SVVSD. 

With her even keeled attitude and progressive values, Hadley Solomon is the clear progressive choice for District B of St Vrain Valley School District’s School Board.

St. Vrain Valley School District School Board, Director, District F

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Sarah Hurianek

Sarah Hurianek is unopposed for the District F councilmember seat of the St Vrain Valley School District Board. She originally joined the board in 2022. Hurianek is a second generation educator and attended school in St Vrain Valley herself. She is dedicated to supporting educators and the financial stability of SVVSD. 

Sarah Hurianek is unopposed for the District F councilmember seat of the St Vrain Valley School District Board. She originally joined the board in 2022. Hurianek is a second generation educator and attended school in St Vrain Valley herself. She is dedicated to supporting educators and the financial stability of SVVSD. 

Statewide Ballot Measures

Proposition LL

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Proposition LL asks if the state should be allowed to keep and spend the revenue collected from Proposition FF. Prop FF established the Healthy School Meals for All Program and has accrued $12.4 million in revenue since its original voter approval in 2022. The Healthy School Meals for All Program is funded through state income taxes and supports free school meals for all students, regardless of family income. Due to the Tax Payers Bill of Rights, the state of Colorado must ask for approval in order to keep and spend tax revenue that has already been collected. If voters do not approve LL, households that paid the state income tax will have the tax revenue reimbursed to them. With the additional funds from LL, the Healthy School Meals for All Program would be able to further support the purchasing and use of Colorado grown products, increase wages for cafeteria employees, and offer training and technical assistance to schools.
Food is necessary for growing and learning brains. For any number of reasons, many children do not have access to quality nutrition. Free and nutritious meals can help support students from all economic and social backgrounds in becoming empowered learners and leaders.

Proposition LL asks if the state should be allowed to keep and spend the revenue collected from Proposition FF. Prop FF established the Healthy School Meals for All Program and has accrued $12.4 million in revenue since its original voter approval in 2022. The Healthy School Meals for All Program is funded through state income taxes and supports free school meals for all students, regardless of family income. Due to the Tax Payers Bill of Rights, the state of Colorado must ask for approval in order to keep and spend tax revenue that has already been collected. If voters do not approve LL, households that paid the state income tax will have the tax revenue reimbursed to them. With the additional funds from LL, the Healthy School Meals for All Program would be able to further support the purchasing and use of Colorado grown products, increase wages for cafeteria employees, and offer training and technical assistance to schools.
Food is necessary for growing and learning brains. For any number of reasons, many children do not have access to quality nutrition. Free and nutritious meals can help support students from all economic and social backgrounds in becoming empowered learners and leaders.

Proposition MM

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Proposition MM asks if the state income tax should be increased. The tax increase would go towards free school meals to all public school students and food assistance and education to low-income families through the Healthy School Meals for All and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP). In tandem with Proposition LL, MM will increase the state’s funding capacity for food and nutrition programming by building the funding reservoir for such programming. Ultimately, programs like this support countless children and families and do a great deal to curb hunger in Colorado. All children need and deserve access to quality nutrition. Proposition MM helps provide government support for pathways to success among school age children of all backgrounds and identities.

Proposition MM asks if the state income tax should be increased. The tax increase would go towards free school meals to all public school students and food assistance and education to low-income families through the Healthy School Meals for All and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP). In tandem with Proposition LL, MM will increase the state’s funding capacity for food and nutrition programming by building the funding reservoir for such programming. Ultimately, programs like this support countless children and families and do a great deal to curb hunger in Colorado. All children need and deserve access to quality nutrition. Proposition MM helps provide government support for pathways to success among school age children of all backgrounds and identities.

County Ballot Measures

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below ballot measures on your ballot.

Boulder County Ballot Measures

Ballot Issue 1A

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Ballot Issue 1B proposes the extension of the existing Open Space Sales and Use Tax in perpetuity. The 0.15% tax was originally approved by the citizens of Boulder County in 2010 and is set to expire in 2030. By extending the tax, Boulder County will continue to be able to acquire, maintain, and improve public and agricultural open space.

Ballot Issue 1B proposes the extension of the existing Open Space Sales and Use Tax in perpetuity. The 0.15% tax was originally approved by the citizens of Boulder County in 2010 and is set to expire in 2030. By extending the tax, Boulder County will continue to be able to acquire, maintain, and improve public and agricultural open space.

Ballot Issue 1B

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Ballot Issue 1B requests the installation of a 0.15% sales and use tax to be put towards the mental health and substance abuse challenges present in Boulder County. The revenue would benefit all ages and economic backgrounds with increased access to services, programs, and intervention/recovery for mental health crisis, suicide risk, and substance use. This tax would allow for better implementation of Boulder County Behavioral Health’s Strategic Plan to address unmet behavioral and mental health needs. Locally funded and community centered approaches have been proven to be most successful in improving behavioral health at large as well as the efficiency of the workforce and economy. The tax would not apply to machinery, food, renewable energy development, or sales that benefit schools or parent/teacher associations.

Ballot Issue 1B requests the installation of a 0.15% sales and use tax to be put towards the mental health and substance abuse challenges present in Boulder County. The revenue would benefit all ages and economic backgrounds with increased access to services, programs, and intervention/recovery for mental health crisis, suicide risk, and substance use. This tax would allow for better implementation of Boulder County Behavioral Health’s Strategic Plan to address unmet behavioral and mental health needs. Locally funded and community centered approaches have been proven to be most successful in improving behavioral health at large as well as the efficiency of the workforce and economy. The tax would not apply to machinery, food, renewable energy development, or sales that benefit schools or parent/teacher associations.

Larimer County Ballot Measures

Ballot Issue 1A

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Vote YES for Larimer County Ballot Issue 1A

Larimer County Ballot Issue 1A proposes a 0.15% county wide transportation sales and use tax to fund road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure maintenance and repair. The county commission has identified a need to improve safety, congestion, and mobility in the area for the over 70% of Larimer county residents who commute outside of the county via car. This will benefit disaster resilience, alleviate traffic, and allow for improvements to bike and public transportation routes. The tax will not apply to construction materials or anything purchased with food stamps.

Larimer County Ballot Issue 1A proposes a 0.15% county wide transportation sales and use tax to fund road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure maintenance and repair. The county commission has identified a need to improve safety, congestion, and mobility in the area for the over 70% of Larimer county residents who commute outside of the county via car. This will benefit disaster resilience, alleviate traffic, and allow for improvements to bike and public transportation routes. The tax will not apply to construction materials or anything purchased with food stamps.

Ballot Issue 1B

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Larimer County Ballot Issue 1B proposes a .25% sales and use tax increase to better address the shortage of affordable and quality childcare in the region. Revenue from this tax would allow Larimer county to decrease disparity in child wellbeing and quality of early childhood education. Access to childcare is a major barrier to workforce participation and economic success for many families in Larimer County. This tax increase has the potential to improve the lives of many working parents and set up children 5 and younger for successful futures. The tax will not apply to food purchased for domestic use, period or incontinence products, gas, energy, and renewables, or machinery.

Larimer County Ballot Issue 1B proposes a .25% sales and use tax increase to better address the shortage of affordable and quality childcare in the region. Revenue from this tax would allow Larimer county to decrease disparity in child wellbeing and quality of early childhood education. Access to childcare is a major barrier to workforce participation and economic success for many families in Larimer County. This tax increase has the potential to improve the lives of many working parents and set up children 5 and younger for successful futures. The tax will not apply to food purchased for domestic use, period or incontinence products, gas, energy, and renewables, or machinery.