YES on 2E - People for Voter Turnout

More voters, better democracy. Let's hold Boulder's elections in even years, when nearly twice as many Boulder residents vote. Vote YES on Measure 2E!

[YES on 2E - People for Voter Turnout @turnoutboulder]

“The #Boulder electorate will better represent the community as a whole. Therefore, our representatives will represent the community as a whole. In the future, more people who typically haven’t had a voice are going to have that voice.” —@CastellanoChels

https://t.co/iecNDIjXER

[Bedrooms Are For People @BoulderBedrooms]

We have big news!

After a decade of organizing, next Thursday evening (8/17), the Boulder City Council is FINALLY going to vote on whether to increase occupancy limits to 5 unrelated people!

Sign up to speak and help make this historic change!

Link -> https://t.co/qssgTiOh1J

[Netroots Nation @Netroots_Nation]

Odd-year local elections = turnout problems.
But a growing movement has a solution.

This #NN23 virtual session w @nwprogressive @CastellanoChels @kathayccc Zoltan Hajnal & @markarian_g looks @ 13 even-year measures from 2022 & strategies to pass more.
https://t.co/gjUdVLZySU

[Eric Budd @ericmbudd]

I'm mid-pitch talking to @MikeJohnstonCO on why Denver needs to move their municipal elections to November of even years. thanks for your thoughts! #Denver

[Bedrooms Are For People @BoulderBedrooms]

BIG NEWS! This week the Colorado State House will vote on a statewide housing bill that would prohibit cities (like Boulder!) from setting occupancy limits based on relationship status!

Ask your reps to get this done! Here's how: https://t.co/i0e95YcXdn

[Chelsea Castellano @CastellanoChels]

This is what happens when you hold local elections in April of odd years. Off-cycle elections cause low turnout and are unrepresentative in terms of age, race, ethnicity, and income.

The proof is in the putting ⛳️🏌🏼

[Bedrooms Are For People @BoulderBedrooms]

Things are moving fast with bill SB23-213, the most impactful housing legislation ever introduced in CO! Join us this Thursday at the Capitol to testify in support of the bill moving forward w/out substantial amendments! Details & sign up to speak here: https://t.co/kfKOhUQaAs

[Eric Budd @ericmbudd]

Submit your comments on increasing occupancy limits to Boulder City Council ASAP in preparation for the March 9th Study Session: https://t.co/j8OWk4QHUL

[Eric Budd @ericmbudd]

It is important that Council and staff hear from as many people as possible before Thursday that many people support the option to allow 5 unrelated people to live together plus minors/dependents.

[Eric Budd @ericmbudd]

This Thursday, March 9, Boulder City Council will be discussing occupancy reform at their study session and will be setting a direction for the reforms that will take place legislatively later this year.

[Eric Budd @ericmbudd]

Hi everyone in the Boulder area! Will you take 5 minutes today to help get occupancy reform passed in Boulder?

Send a short email to Boulder City Council TODAY to help us make it happen!

Details in this document:
https://t.co/PrWNxzuyjo

[Eric Budd @ericmbudd]

touring Boulder's newest "bike lane" on North Broadway with @LSweeneyMiran. does this feel safe or comfortable to you? #boulder

[Bedrooms Are For People @BoulderBedrooms]

"In November, the city of Boulder, Colorado, passed a ballot measure to shift the city’s off-cycle elections to even years, on the same day as state and federal elections." via @CityMonitorAI #boulder https://t.co/DwNGOkYuhZ

[Aaron Brockett @AaronBrockett12]

Fantastic news! Thank you voters for giving our beloved Boulder libraries a permanently stable funding source and a thriving future. Generations of library users to come will thank you! 📚💕🤝👏

[Taniel @Taniel]

This is a really interesting development: Local elections are often SUCH LOW TURNOUT because of when they are timed, and some places are taking action to change that. https://t.co/PRkWDnnpoM

[YES on 2E - People for Voter Turnout @turnoutboulder]

.#Boulder, we did this!

[Bolts @boltsmag]

In San Francisco and in Boulder, Colorado, voters approved proposals on Tuesday to move city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years so that they coincide with federal and statewide elections. The idea is to boost turnout. https://t.co/8sVNdPDlWx

[Boulder Progressives @boulderprogress]

And huge thanks 👏👏👏 to our progressive #Boulder City Council members, especially to @NicoleKSpeer, for setting this measure as a 2022-2023 Council work plan priority. On to more good things ✅

https://t.co/ISxWRUUiG6 @turnoutboulder

[Chelsea Castellano @CastellanoChels]

Boulder, we did it. We voted for a brighter future.

2E: Strengthening our democracy
6C: Funding our Libraries
2F: Flood protection & housing

[Chase Cromwell @ChaseCrom]

Boulder election results are pretty clear: YES on increased participation in our local elections, better-funded libraries, and NO on the repeal of massive flood protection, open space, and housing development at CU South! Great week for Boulder!

[Eric Budd @ericmbudd]

and from that last small batch, the margins on 2E and 6C were 76% Yes and 63% Yes, respectively. 🔥🔥🔥