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Share feedback on the future of the minimum wage in Boulder County

Complete the online survey by Oct. 16
Community Submission
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NEWS RELEASE
BOULDER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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The Boulder County Commissioners announced in August that they will introduce a new hourly minimum wage in unincorporated Boulder County, which will see the county’s local minimum wage rise to 15% above Colorado’s 2023 minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2024. The move, which will bring the minimum wage to $15.69/hour, is being made in response to the needs of unincorporated Boulder County’s lowest paid workers in the face of the rising cost of living.

In 2019, Boulder County supported the state legislation that empowers counties and municipalities to set their own minimum wage by up to 15% per year above the state minimum wage. The City and County of Denver implemented a local minimum wage in 2020. Denver’s minimum wage is currently 27% higher than Boulder County’s current minimum wage.

Online Survey

Through an online survey that closes Monday, Oct. 16 at 12 p.m., employers and workers are invited to share feedback with the commissioners on the county’s ongoing approach to wages in future years. The online survey is available in English and Spanish. Feedback will be shared with other local governments in Boulder County.

Events

The commissioners will host an in-person Town Hall event on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Left Hand Grange (195 2nd Ave, Niwot, CO 80544). Residents and businesses are welcome to attend and share comments and questions in person. Registration is not required. Spanish interpretation will be available.

Registration details for online listening sessions for businesses will be announced shortly. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.

The Boulder County Commissioners will host a public hearing on Nov. 2. Public comment can be shared in-person (Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 1325 Pearl St, Boulder), virtually via Zoom, or by phone. Registration links and further details will be available in the Commissioners’ Advance Agenda on Friday, Oct. 20. Sign up to receive the Advance Agenda.

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