Builds passenger rail from Fort Collins to Pueblo by creating a 0.333% sales tax (one-third of a penny per $1). The tax excludes gasoline, food, residential electricity and gas, prescription drugs, and medical supplies.

The Colorado Connector links communities across the state to more jobs, education, and healthcare. On top of that, it would take cars off of the highway. Ballot Issue 7A gets us a real transportation option without taxing everyday necessities.

Increases county property taxes by 2.579 mills (about $115 per year on a $725,000 house) to fund childcare and preschool programs.

Ballot issue 1A will make child care more affordable, expand access, and strengthen the early childhood workforce. We all benefit when families can afford care, and providers are paid fairly.

Puts a tax on vacant residential property. Properties are considered vacant if they are empty for more than half the year (183 days).

Ballot Issue 2L would increase housing options by encouraging second-home owners to rent or sell their home instead of leaving it vacant.

Amends the Boulder City charter to guarantee full-time firefighters the right to bargain collectively over safety, wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Firefighters do dangerous work. 2L puts bargaining rights in the charter, which means they can’t be rolled back by a future administration or contract fight.

Moves Aurora’s municipal elections from odd-years to even-years, aligning local elections with state and federal elections.

Odd-year elections historically have low participation because they don’t align with state and federal races. Nearly TWICE as many Aurora residents vote in even years compared to off years. Aurora should hold its local elections in even years, when most people vote.