Boulder County 2025 Vote Guide: Key Races, Taxes & How to Assess Local Candidates

Published on: 29th October, 2025

Wednesday, October 29

Host: Shay Castle

Guest Host: Jeff Rozic

Today’s episode is sponsored by Jill Grano — award-winning real-estate agent and community volunteer.

Lafayette Mayor Resigns: Mayor JD Mangat will step down Dec 2. He leaves office mid-term after serving since 2018; prior misconduct reports filed during his tenure did not result in charges. Council is expected to fill the vacancy by appointment.
NoBo Arts District Certified: Boulder’s NoBo Arts District is now officially recognized as a Colorado Creative District by the state — opening doors to new funding and partnerships.
RTD Rail Funding Gap: The long-promised Denver–Longmont line still faces a $1 billion+ shortfall, per a new RTD report. Read coverage via CPR News and submit public comments by Nov 14.

Shay Castle joins Jeff Rozic to walk listeners through how to evaluate taxes, ballot measures and candidates countywide.

Key takeaways:

Boulder County’s mental-health sales tax — a 3-year measure to fund addiction and recovery services amid federal cuts.
Lafayette’s capital facilities property tax — ≈ $280/year on a $712K home for rec center and city building upgrades.
Louisville’s housing ballot measures — citizen-led proposals pushing 30% affordable requirements vs. regional norm of 12–25%.
How to spot progressive vs. conservative leanings in non-partisan races.
Tips for weighing tax extensions (Boulder City & County sales taxes for open space and infrastructure).
Overview of school-board races (BVSD District E, SVVSD Districts B & D).

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) speaks on protecting voting rights in support of the Voter Empowerment Act (July 18, 2018).

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