What Supporters Say

  • "Every thriving community relies on a strong foundation, and that starts with our youngest residents and their families. Access to affordable early childhood education directly impacts our local economy, workforce retention, and overall quality of life."

    Anil Pesaramelli, Erie Town Council Member

  • “The child care crisis should not be born by struggling individuals and families. We as a community need to come together to solve it. Children and their families are too important and can't individually solve this. Its a community problem that impacts children, childcare care workers, employers, and most especially women.”

    Annmarie Jensen, Lafayette City Council Member

  • “Expanding access to high-quality care, especially for infants and toddlers, will help families thrive today while building a stronger Boulder County for generations to come.”

    Debbie Pope, Executive Director, EFAA

  • "Brighter Start is not just a measure; it is a lifeline. It is our chance to reopen empty classrooms, keep teachers in the profession they love, and give families stability, dignity, and hope. It ensures that children — especially those facing the greatest barriers — have a safe, nurturing place to grow.”

    Elizabeth Lenski, CEO, Wild Plum

  • "Educators are underpaid, providers are struggling, and children are missing out. Brighter Start Boulder County offers a locally built solution that helps children thrive, strengthens our workforce, and supports working families."

    Jake Marsing, Longmont City Council Member

  • "Too many Boulder County families are doing the math on child care and coming up short, not because they aren't working hard, but because the system hasn't kept up with what care actually costs. Larimer County voters just showed what's possible. I'm endorsing to invest in families, in the educators who care for our kids, and in a stronger start for the next generation."

    Janice Marchman, Colorado State Senator

  • “Investing in early childhood is one of the smartest investments we can make. Every child deserves a strong start in life. Brighter Start Boulder County will help ensure more children have access to the early learning and support they need to thrive, while strengthening families and our community for generations to come. "

    Junie Joseph, Colorado State Representative

  • "If we value children as much as we value basic infrastructure in our community like roads, emergency services, and public education, then Brighter Start Boulder County is a no brainer. Vote yes in November!"

    Matt Eldred, CEO, TLC Early Learning Collaborative

  • “Early childhood educators are some of the most undervalued workers in Boulder County, even though they make our daily lives possible. Whether or not we personally need childcare, we all rely on people who do, from doctors and first responders to grocery clerks and delivery drivers. When child care providers have stable jobs and incomes, our entire community is stronger, safer, and more resilient.”

    Nicole Speer, Boulder City Council Member

  • "The whole community benefits when families have access to affordable, quality child care. Quality child care supports a child's early development and ensures that parents can go to work.”

    Suzanne Crawford, CEO, Sister Carmen

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