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Debt Limit Increase

Unofficial result: Passed

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

Boulder city, Colorado
My vote power: High

What does this measure do?

Boulder would base its 3% borrowing cap on the full market value of property instead of the lower assessed value, letting the city borrow more. Taxpayers would ultimately repay any extra debt the city takes on.

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Proposed by: Boulder City Council (vote of Aug. 6, 2026)

Boulder's elected city council sent this change to voters along with the $400 million borrowing plan. Changes to the city charter need voter approval.

Source: boulderreportinglab.org

A YES vote means

The city's borrowing cap goes up because it is measured against full property value.

A NO vote means

The city's borrowing cap stays where it is, based on the lower taxable value of property.

No financial records found for this ballot measure.