Coverage of politics in Boulder focuses on city council decisions, elections and local government proceedings. Reporting examines the policy and civic life that defines the city and its surrounding areas.
Ballot Issue 2K failed on Tuesday, leaving the city to fund urgent repairs of aging public buildings through its capital improvement plan instead.
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Would you support your city borrowing large sums to repair public buildings?
Voters in the Nov. 3, 2026 election approved three of four City of Boulder ballot measures while rejecting the Building Boulder Together bond.
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Should your local government prioritize cyclist safety measures over traffic efficiency on arterial roads?
The 76-year-old candidate launched his campaign to challenge existing municipal road projects and spending.
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Should a candidate's past professional and legal history influence your trust in their mayoral bid?
The recent arrival enters a six-candidate field competing under the city's ranked-choice voting system.
Regular subjects here include candidate filings, election results, public opinion on local policy and the governance of city resources. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. City budget allocations and land use decisions are the two subjects that consistently draw the most attention from the public. Changes in administrative rules or council composition often set the tone for the city's legislative focus for the year.
