Minimum Wage Efforts in Boulder County

We need your help to ensure that Boulder County farmers and small businesses don’t just survive—but thrive. Our local farmers and small business owners are already committed to paying employees fairly while keeping their goods and services affordable for the community.

What is the issue?

The Boulder County Commissioners have created a minimum wage ordinance which applies solely to Niwot and unincorporated areas. However, Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, Lyons, and Superior all view the ordinance as untenable and have set their own reasonable minimum wages.

What can I do to help?

  • Get Educated
    • Common Sense Institute Colorado research report Here
    • If you are a Boulder County Farmer, join the Community Farmers Alliance (CoFA) Read more from the farmer’s perspective here.
  • Discuss the issue with friends and family.
  • Volunteer to speak about the issue at public events.
  • Attend the BOCC public meetings.  Here’s a link to the BOCC website Board of County Commissioners – Boulder County where you can sign up to attend a meeting and speak if you wish.  Board of County Commissioners – Boulder County 
  • Write to your commissioners- Please call the front desk at 303-441-3500 for inquiries about the Commissioners’ schedules, constituent matters, and other administrative matters.
  • Contact the Board of County Commissioners at [email protected] about a specific county or constituent issue.