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Lafayette Ballot Issue 2C proposes a debt increase for the city in order to make improvements to public service buildings. The city of Lafayette currently harbors $75 million in debt, this proposition will allow debt to increase but not exceed $120 million. Goals of the ballot measure are to renovate the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center (expand aquatics amenities, services for older adults, and community programming), build a new civic center (increase public service and municipal court accessibility and community spaces), and repair the parks/public service center (improve efficiency and sustainability for utility repair, plowing, and park, street, and open space maintenance). The projects will not cause taxes to be increased to more than $6 million in revenue annually.

Lafayette Ballot Issue 2C proposes a debt increase for the city in order to make improvements to public service buildings. The city of Lafayette currently harbors $75 million in debt, this proposition will allow debt to increase but not exceed $120 million. Goals of the ballot measure are to renovate the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center (expand aquatics amenities, services for older adults, and community programming), build a new civic center (increase public service and municipal court accessibility and community spaces), and repair the parks/public service center (improve efficiency and sustainability for utility repair, plowing, and park, street, and open space maintenance). The projects will not cause taxes to be increased to more than $6 million in revenue annually.

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Adam Gianola is running for Lafayette City Council. Though attending school for chemistry, Gianola is now an intellectual property attorney. He has been able to use his law skills to provide pro-bono services for important causes and organizations in Colorado. Gianola is a passionate climate advocate and helped implement compost stations at Art Night Out through the Waste Reduction Advisory Committee. He has also served on the Community Advisory Committee, Community Sustainability Working Group, Sustainability & Resilience Advisory Board, and Land Use Code Working Group. Additionally, Gianola hopes to work towards improving affordability by addressing lack of housing, city services, and minimum wage. He supports managing growth with equity, quality of life, open space, and sustainability in mind. 
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for Lafayette City Council. Progressives can feel confident in voting for Adam Gianola as one of those candidates.

Adam Gianola is running for Lafayette City Council. Though attending school for chemistry, Gianola is now an intellectual property attorney. He has been able to use his law skills to provide pro-bono services for important causes and organizations in Colorado. Gianola is a passionate climate advocate and helped implement compost stations at Art Night Out through the Waste Reduction Advisory Committee. He has also served on the Community Advisory Committee, Community Sustainability Working Group, Sustainability & Resilience Advisory Board, and Land Use Code Working Group. Additionally, Gianola hopes to work towards improving affordability by addressing lack of housing, city services, and minimum wage. He supports managing growth with equity, quality of life, open space, and sustainability in mind. 
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for Lafayette City Council. Progressives can feel confident in voting for Adam Gianola as one of those candidates.

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Annmarie Jensen

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Annmarie Jensen is running for Lafayette City Council. Jensen is an experienced leader who has worked in policy and advocacy for over 40 years. Whether as a public interest advocate or as executive director of a non-profit, public service is a calling to Jensen. She hopes to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding public transportation. She will also work towards supporting economic development and public services for Lafayette, especially among the city's most disadvantaged communities. Other important issues for Jensen include open space preservation, affordable housing, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure. 
Voters are asked to vote for up to 4 candidates in this race. For progressives, Annmarie Jensen is the best choice for the Lafayette City Council.

Annmarie Jensen is running for Lafayette City Council. Jensen is an experienced leader who has worked in policy and advocacy for over 40 years. Whether as a public interest advocate or as executive director of a non-profit, public service is a calling to Jensen. She hopes to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding public transportation. She will also work towards supporting economic development and public services for Lafayette, especially among the city's most disadvantaged communities. Other important issues for Jensen include open space preservation, affordable housing, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure. 
Voters are asked to vote for up to 4 candidates in this race. For progressives, Annmarie Jensen is the best choice for the Lafayette City Council.

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Michael Watson is running for Lafayette City Council. Watson is a retired Navy veteran with experience in many fields including emergency medicine, communications, and software engineering. Watson hopes to bring a grassroots approach to city council and appreciates the power of local politics. He is most passionate about environmental protections and sustainability. Watson hopes that with his leadership Lafayette will be able to make strides in renewable energy, preserving natural space, and water management. He will work to maintain the rec center and nutrition accessibility in order to support healthcare outcomes in Lafayette. Watson is dedicated to investing in local businesses to help the city thrive for years to come. 
Voters are asked to vote for up to 4 candidates in the Lafayette City Council race. Michael Watson is a strong progressive choice for voters to pick.

Michael Watson is running for Lafayette City Council. Watson is a retired Navy veteran with experience in many fields including emergency medicine, communications, and software engineering. Watson hopes to bring a grassroots approach to city council and appreciates the power of local politics. He is most passionate about environmental protections and sustainability. Watson hopes that with his leadership Lafayette will be able to make strides in renewable energy, preserving natural space, and water management. He will work to maintain the rec center and nutrition accessibility in order to support healthcare outcomes in Lafayette. Watson is dedicated to investing in local businesses to help the city thrive for years to come. 
Voters are asked to vote for up to 4 candidates in the Lafayette City Council race. Michael Watson is a strong progressive choice for voters to pick.

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Saul Tapia Vega

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Saul Tapia Vega is running for reelection to the Lafayette City Council. Tapia Vega was originally selected for city council to fill a vacancy in 2023. Tapia Vega is a lifelong Lafayette resident who began his work with local politics in the Latino Chamber of Commerce. He works as Deputy Director of Community Engagement for the Colorado Governor’s office. Priorities for Tapia Vega include improving affordability, supporting local businesses, and responsible growth. Tapia Vega wants to continue elevating the diversity of Lafayette that makes the city so special. He will also work towards climate solutions and resilience. He was proud to have been a part of establishing Lafayette's first Climate Action Plan. He currently serves on the Human Rights Commission, Open Space Advisory Committee, One Lafayette Transition, and as an alternate for the Consortium of Cities.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for this race and Saul Tapia Vega is one of the progressive choices for Lafayette City Council. 

Saul Tapia Vega is running for reelection to the Lafayette City Council. Tapia Vega was originally selected for city council to fill a vacancy in 2023. Tapia Vega is a lifelong Lafayette resident who began his work with local politics in the Latino Chamber of Commerce. He works as Deputy Director of Community Engagement for the Colorado Governor’s office. Priorities for Tapia Vega include improving affordability, supporting local businesses, and responsible growth. Tapia Vega wants to continue elevating the diversity of Lafayette that makes the city so special. He will also work towards climate solutions and resilience. He was proud to have been a part of establishing Lafayette's first Climate Action Plan. He currently serves on the Human Rights Commission, Open Space Advisory Committee, One Lafayette Transition, and as an alternate for the Consortium of Cities.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for this race and Saul Tapia Vega is one of the progressive choices for Lafayette City Council. 

Boulder Valley School Board

Boulder Valley School Board School Board, Director, District E

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Deann Bucher

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Deann Bucher is running for the Boulder Valley School District School Board District E. Bucher has had a varied career in education having taught at Monarch High School as well as working as a mentor and curriculum specialist. Bucher has sponsored GSA clubs and worked closely with the No Place for Hate program in schools. Since retiring from BVSD, she now works in a private school serving students with specialized social and educational needs. Bucher would be the first openly gay school board member and the first educator to fill the seat in 20 years. Bucher hopes to support equality, academic excellence, and student and family support in District E with the BVSD school board.   
Also running is Jeffery Anderson.
Dedicated to the students and famillies of BVSD, Deann Bucher is the progressive choice for the BVSD School Board in District E.

Deann Bucher is running for the Boulder Valley School District School Board District E. Bucher has had a varied career in education having taught at Monarch High School as well as working as a mentor and curriculum specialist. Bucher has sponsored GSA clubs and worked closely with the No Place for Hate program in schools. Since retiring from BVSD, she now works in a private school serving students with specialized social and educational needs. Bucher would be the first openly gay school board member and the first educator to fill the seat in 20 years. Bucher hopes to support equality, academic excellence, and student and family support in District E with the BVSD school board.   
Also running is Jeffery Anderson.
Dedicated to the students and famillies of BVSD, Deann Bucher is the progressive choice for the BVSD School Board in District E.

Boulder Valley School Board School Board, Director, District B

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Nicole Rajpal is running unopposed for reelection to the District B seat of the Boulder Valley School District Board. She is the current Board President and previously served as Treasurer. Rajpal is a registered dietitian which has taken her to work in pediatric hospitals and community colleges. She is dedicated to continuing her work with the school board with specific focuses on opportunity and success rates, staff and student wellbeing, and good governance. Though unopposed, PNC supports Nicole Rajpal as the progressive choice for BVSD school board’s District B seat. 

Nicole Rajpal is running unopposed for reelection to the District B seat of the Boulder Valley School District Board. She is the current Board President and previously served as Treasurer. Rajpal is a registered dietitian which has taken her to work in pediatric hospitals and community colleges. She is dedicated to continuing her work with the school board with specific focuses on opportunity and success rates, staff and student wellbeing, and good governance. Though unopposed, PNC supports Nicole Rajpal as the progressive choice for BVSD school board’s District B seat. 

Boulder Valley School Board School Board, Director, District F

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Ana Temu Otting is running unopposed for the District F seat of the Boulder Valley School District School Board. Otting is an experienced advocate, having worked in lobbying and organizing for immigration issues for many years. The daughter of immigrants herself, Otting understands the uplifting impact of public education for students of all backgrounds. Otting has experience as a professional in non-profit work, philanthropy, local government, and small business. She aims to bring this experience, as well as a focus on equity, partnership, and transparent budgeting, to the BVSD School Board. Though unopposed, Ana Temu Otting is the clear progressive choice for District F. 

Ana Temu Otting is running unopposed for the District F seat of the Boulder Valley School District School Board. Otting is an experienced advocate, having worked in lobbying and organizing for immigration issues for many years. The daughter of immigrants herself, Otting understands the uplifting impact of public education for students of all backgrounds. Otting has experience as a professional in non-profit work, philanthropy, local government, and small business. She aims to bring this experience, as well as a focus on equity, partnership, and transparent budgeting, to the BVSD School Board. Though unopposed, Ana Temu Otting is the clear progressive choice for District F. 

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.

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.

Lafayette City Ballot Measures

Ballot Issue 2025-46

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Vote YES for Lafayette Ballot Issue 2C

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Lafayette Ballot Issue 2C proposes a debt increase for the city in order to make improvements to public service buildings. The city of Lafayette currently harbors $75 million in debt, this proposition will allow debt to increase but not exceed $120 million. Goals of the ballot measure are to renovate the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center (expand aquatics amenities, services for older adults, and community programming), build a new civic center (increase public service and municipal court accessibility and community spaces), and repair the parks/public service center (improve efficiency and sustainability for utility repair, plowing, and park, street, and open space maintenance). The projects will not cause taxes to be increased to more than $6 million in revenue annually.

Lafayette Ballot Issue 2C proposes a debt increase for the city in order to make improvements to public service buildings. The city of Lafayette currently harbors $75 million in debt, this proposition will allow debt to increase but not exceed $120 million. Goals of the ballot measure are to renovate the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center (expand aquatics amenities, services for older adults, and community programming), build a new civic center (increase public service and municipal court accessibility and community spaces), and repair the parks/public service center (improve efficiency and sustainability for utility repair, plowing, and park, street, and open space maintenance). The projects will not cause taxes to be increased to more than $6 million in revenue annually.