Broomfield's local ballot, November 3, 2026

Eight local questions on Broomfield's certified sample ballot, from the City and County of Broomfield, two school districts, the 17th Judicial District and the passenger rail district. Each question applies to its own jurisdiction.

On the ballotWho is askingCategoryKim's recommendation

1ACity and County of BroomfieldNew tax or feeLodging tax increaseNo

Raises Broomfield's lodging tax rate by 4.4 percentage points, to 6 percent, from January 1, 2027, up to $3,300,000 in 2027, for the city's Housing Authority, with the revenue kept outside TABOR's limits.

1BCity and County of BroomfieldUtility franchiseNo

Approves a twenty-year franchise contract with Xcel Energy, from January 1, 2028, under Ordinance No. 2307.

1CCity and County of BroomfieldGovernment structureTerm limitsNo

Gives future Broomfield mayors 4-year terms, limited to two consecutive terms, from the 2027 municipal election.

5AJefferson County School District R-1School tax increaseOperating override up to the statutory limitNo

Authorizes a $73 million Jeffco school property-tax increase for collection in 2027, with later amounts tied to the statutory override limit, for staff compensation and educational purposes.

5BJefferson County School District R-1School tax increaseCapital levy with permitted inflation adjustmentsNo

Creates an initial $60 million annual Jeffco school property-tax increase for capital construction, technology and maintenance, with later CPI adjustments permitted.

5CWeld County School District RE-8School tax increaseA new override plus continuation of an expiring levyNo

Adds up to $4.9 million in annual Weld RE-8 property taxes and continues $2.675 million in expiring taxes for staff and programs, in one vote.

7AFront Range Passenger Rail DistrictPassenger rail tax and borrowingNo

Adds a 0.333% sales and use tax with no end date and authorizes $580 million in debt for Colorado Connector passenger rail.

7E17th Judicial DistrictGovernment structureTerm limitsNo

Allows the 17th Judicial District's district attorney up to three consecutive terms.

The questions in total

Eight local questions: 3 school tax increase, 2 government structure, 1 new tax or fee, 1 passenger rail tax and borrowing, 1 utility franchise.

The largest stated amounts are the Jeffco school district's $73 million and $60 million a year; Broomfield's lodging tax states up to $3.3 million in 2027.

Kim recommends No on all eight measures.

The City and County of Broomfield's certified sample ballots (six styles) for the November 3, 2026 general election.

District races

These districts touch the county. Your address determines which races apply to you. Check your official ballot.

US House of Representatives · 7, 2

State Senate · 25, 17

State House of Representatives · 33, 12

University of Colorado Board of Regents · 7, 2

State Board of Education · 7

RTD Board of Directors · J, O, L