The Sierra Club Colorado's tax exemption status - 501(c)(4) - allows us to make endorsements for candidates and ballot measures.

2023 Candidate endorsements

City of Boulder endorsements

For Mayor of Boulder: Aaron Brockett

Aaron Brockett stands out for his breadth and depth of knowledge about the City of Boulder, especially when it comes to land-use planning and zoning. Aaron’s capabilities will allow him to continue ensuring that Boulder focuses on critical issues in a thoughtful way while encouraging inclusive public engagement. He has fostered close relationships with regional mayors, county commissioners, and legislators, which will be essential as we tackle regional issues. We encourage voters to make their own decisions for additional ranked-choice mayoral candidates.

For Boulder City Council: Taishya Adams, Waylon Lewis, Ryan Schuchard, and Tara Winer

Taishya Adams clearly has a lifelong love of nature and has worked to help marginalized communities gain more access to parks and wildlands. She recognizes the indivisible links between the environment and social justice, and will be a strong advocate for alternative transportation, diverse housing options, and robust protection of our land, air, and water resources.

Waylon Lewis has a long and impressive record as a passionate supporter and proponent of a wide range of environmental policies, with a keen eye toward inclusivity. His lifelong residence here gives him a thorough understanding of the community, and an ability to craft practical, collaborative solutions to difficult and sometimes divisive issues. He is a clear and effective communicator, often using humor to illustrate his points in a positive way.

Ryan Schuchard will bring considerable expertise on transportation issues to the city council and has helped shape excellent decisions during his tenure on the city’s Transportation Advisory Board. He has a thorough understanding of a wide range of environmental and sustainability issues and creative ideas for addressing these.

Tara Winer has proven to be hard-working and open-minded in her first term on the city council. She has a record of supporting environmental policies and demonstrated a willingness to work collaboratively on difficult issues surrounding land use, housing, affordability, and transportation.

Sierra Club evaluates candidate environmental record and platform for endorsement decisions.

2023 Ballot Initiative endorsements

Boulder County Ballot Issue 1A – Open Space Sales and Use Tax Extension and Revenue Change. YES

This ballot issue proposes a 15-year extension of existing 0.05% open space sales and use tax for the purposes of acquiring, improving, managing, and maintaining open space lands.

Boulder County Issue 1B – Affordable and Attainable Sales and Use Tax Extension and Revenue Change. YES

This proposal would extend an existing 0.185% countywide sales and use tax for fifteen years for the purposes of funding affordable and attainable housing and related support services within Boulder County.

Nederland Eco Pass Public Improvement District Issue 6A – Resident EcoPass Tax Extension and Revenue Change and Authorization for District to Administer Employer EcoPass Program -- YES

Indian Peaks Group

Sierra Club Local Endorsements--Boulder County

The Sierra Club Colorado's tax exemption status - 501(c)(4) - allows us to make endorsements for candidates and ballot measures.

2023 Candidate endorsements

2023 Ballot Initiative endorsements