Boulder County Ballot Issue 1A: Early Childhood Care and Education Mill Levy Increase
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this measure do?
Supports: Social Programs and Welfare
Raises the Boulder County property tax by about $30 million a year, with no end date, to lower child care and preschool costs, raise pay for child care workers, and add more child care spots. Property owners would pay about $115 more a year on a $725,000 home.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Boulder County Commissioners (Resolution 2026-048, July 23, 2026)
The county's three elected commissioners voted on July 23, 2026 to put this on the ballot. Colorado law says voters must approve a property tax increase.
Source: assets.bouldercounty.gov
A YES vote means
The county adds a property tax of about $115 a year on a $725,000 home to pay for cheaper child care and preschool, higher pay for child care workers, and more child care spots.
A NO vote means
No new county property tax is added, and the county does not start this child care program.
Sources: bouldercounty.gov · assets.bouldercounty.gov