A new agreement has been reached and ratified between the City of Boulder and the Boulder Police Officers Association (BPOA), granting a 4.75 percent general salary increase to about 180 employees, including police officers and sergeants. The union issued a final best offer of six percent, while the City of Boulder issued a final best offer of four percent. The 4.75 percent final agreement is a compromise that was accepted by both parties.
"We are pleased to have reached this agreement with BPOA," said City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde. “We value the partnership between the city and union leadership, and it is important to recognize that city leadership and BPOA representatives negotiated in good faith throughout this process. This agreement reflects our shared commitment to public safety and our recognition of the critical role our officers play in serving the Boulder community, particularly in utilizing proactive community policing strategies to address local challenges."
Rivera-Vandermyde said the city would like to provide meaningful increases to all employees as the city currently faces a projected $7.5 million shortage for the 2026 general fund. She said she hopes the city’s financial condition improves so they can continue offering adequate compensation while attracting qualified and talented employees.
“I respect the decision of the membership to accept the city’s offer,” said BPOA President Officer Bryan Plyter. “We are pleased that the healthcare protection language, which is important to all City of Boulder employees, has been preserved. Although the salary increase falls short of what the independent arbitrator recommended, we remain committed to advocating for fair compensation for our members moving forward.”
Since the agreement was reached, voters in the city will not have to evaluate and determine the contract provisions for the city’s police force this fall. Earlier this month, the Boulder City Council voted to support the city’s four percent best and final offer.
