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City Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below city races on your ballot.
City of Lafayette
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
School Board
Depending on where you live, you may have the following school district races on your ballot.
Boulder Valley School Board
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
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.
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.
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
St. Vrain Valley School District
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
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.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
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.
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 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 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.
Lafayette City Ballot Measures
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.