Ballot Question 2C
Council Pay
What does it do?
This ordinance would set the pay of Boulder City Councilors to 40% of Boulder’s area median income and the mayor’s pay to 50% of Boulder’s area median income. This change would take effect in 2026 when a newly elected City Council is sworn into office.
Why are we voting YES?
Public servants should be fairly compensated for their time working on solutions for our community. Increasing Council pay will remove some financial barriers that stop more people from running for office and enable more young people to serve as City Councilors, creating a more representative democracy and ensuring a more equitable future for Boulder.