Ballot Measures

The following three ballot measures will appear on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 Regular Municipal Election.

Registered electors in the City of Boulder may submit TABOR PRO/CON statements to the cityclerksoffice@bouldercolorado.gov by noon 12pm on September 22nd, 2023.

One Ballot Issue (TABOR)

  • City of Boulder Ballot Issue 2A - City Sales and Use Tax Extension
    • Ordinance 8591 - Extension of the existing .15 % City Sales and Use Tax with 50% for General Fund Purposes and 50% to Support Arts, Culture and Heritage

Two Ballot Questions

  • City of Boulder Ballot Question 2B - Elections Administrative Charter Cleanup
    • Ordinance 8587 - A Charter Amendment to sections 27, 37, 39, 46, and 57 to:
      • Remove the requirement that people who wish to sign petitions in support of mayoral or City Council candidates do so in person before the city clerk
      • Allow the city clerk additional processing time to reduce the need for overtime or weekend work to process paper petitions
      • Clarify language providing that state law governs amendments to the city’s Charter
  • City of Boulder Ballot Question 302 - Safe Zones 4 Kids
    • Ordinance 8586 - A citizen initiated Charter Amendment to prohibit items located on city property within a radius of five-hundred feet from any point on a school property line or within fifty feet on both sides of any multi-use path or sidewalk with prioritized removal

City Council Materials regarding Ballot Measures

    City of Boulder Candidates

    City of Boulder voters will elect its Mayor and four City Council seats.

    Official order candidates will appear on the ballot.

    City of Boulder Mayoral Candidates / Date Certified

    • Aaron Brockett / 8-9-2023**
    • Nicole Speer / 8-8-2023**
    • Bob Yates / 8-8-2023
    • Paul Tweedlie / 8-28-2023

    City of Boulder City Council Candidates / Date Certified

    • Terri Brncic / 8-10-2023**
    • Jennifer Robins / 8-8-2023**
    • Aaron Neyer / 8-28-2023
    • Jacques Decalo / 8-9-2023**
    • Silas Atkins / 8-16-2023
    • Waylon Lewis / 8-8-2023**
    • Ryan Schuchard / 8-16-2023**
    • Tara Winer / 8-8-2023**
    • Tina Marquis / 8-15-2023**
    • Taishya Adams / 8-8-2023**

    ** Receiving Matching Funds