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Boulder County Issue 1B is a critical step on the path for housing affordability in Boulder County. Voting Yes on 1B is an affirmative step to stop the process of systematically squeezing the most vulnerable out of our communities and make progress on housing affordability and attainability.
Issue 1B is an extension of an existing 0.185% county sales tax, that for the first time in Boulder County history will create a sustainable source of funding for Affordable Housing in the county. Estimated to bring in $15 million per year, this money will be critical in providing housing for the sort of people who make communities work -- from teachers to service workers, who are very quickly being priced out of Longmont and Boulder County.
In addition to the logical good that it does, 1B is endorsed by a huge number of respected people and organizations in the community including Longmont's Mayor, Joan Peck, Representative Karen McCormick, and a huge coalition of Longmont organizations who serve people impacted by the rising cost of housing.
This measure doesn't raise taxes, and will lower the cost of housing for those who have the greatest challenge paying for it. If this measure passes, it will be a significant milestone on the path to turning the tide on the ever rising cost of housing in Longmont.
