Ballot measures to increase compensation for city council members have appeared 4 times in the last decade. Only the minimalist 2012 measure passed.
2015 – 2R (pay and health insurance)
2012 – 2C (pay)
2008 – 2A (pay)
2007 – 2B (pay)
This year’s 2J would amend Section 7 of the City Charter to allow city council members as of January 1, 2020 to enroll in the city’s health and life insurance plans as though they were full-time city employees. Prior to 2020, city council members could enroll in the city’s insurance plans but would have to pay the entire premium.
Recommendation: FOR the measure
As readers of this blog know, I support increasing compensation for underpaid elected officials. It’s a hassle to fill out insurance paperwork so city council members who already have insurance would not be inclined to switch unless they got a better deal. The cost to insure 9 more people shouldn’t be overly significant for the city’s budget.
If ColoradoCare (Amendment 69) passes, then city council members would have 3 insurance options: existing (if any) insurance, city employee insurance and ColoradoCare.
Website for the Yes Side
No known website – Info on a supporting website appreciated.
Website for the No Side
No known website – Info on an opposition website appreciated.
Approved Ballot Language
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2J Provide Insurance Benefits for Council Members
Shall Section 7, “Compensation,” of the Boulder Home Rule Charter be amended pursuant to Ordinance No. 8132 to allow council members serving on January 1, 2020 and after to be eligible to receive benefits under the same terms and conditions that are available to full-time city employees including without limitation participation in city health, vision, dental and life insurance plans?
For the Measure ____
Against the Measure ____
See Ordinance No. 8132 to put Issue 2J on the ballot.
https://documents.bouldercolorado.gov/weblink8/0/doc/136715/Electronic.aspx
2015 – 2R (pay and health insurance)
2012 – 2C (pay)
2008 – 2A (pay)
2007 – 2B (pay)
This year’s 2J would amend Section 7 of the City Charter to allow city council members as of January 1, 2020 to enroll in the city’s health and life insurance plans as though they were full-time city employees. Prior to 2020, city council members could enroll in the city’s insurance plans but would have to pay the entire premium.
Recommendation: FOR the measure
As readers of this blog know, I support increasing compensation for underpaid elected officials. It’s a hassle to fill out insurance paperwork so city council members who already have insurance would not be inclined to switch unless they got a better deal. The cost to insure 9 more people shouldn’t be overly significant for the city’s budget.
If ColoradoCare (Amendment 69) passes, then city council members would have 3 insurance options: existing (if any) insurance, city employee insurance and ColoradoCare.
Website for the Yes Side
No known website – Info on a supporting website appreciated.
Website for the No Side
No known website – Info on an opposition website appreciated.
Approved Ballot Language
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2J Provide Insurance Benefits for Council Members
Shall Section 7, “Compensation,” of the Boulder Home Rule Charter be amended pursuant to Ordinance No. 8132 to allow council members serving on January 1, 2020 and after to be eligible to receive benefits under the same terms and conditions that are available to full-time city employees including without limitation participation in city health, vision, dental and life insurance plans?
For the Measure ____
Against the Measure ____
See Ordinance No. 8132 to put Issue 2J on the ballot.
https://documents.bouldercolorado.gov/weblink8/0/doc/136715/Electronic.aspx
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