ELECTION UPDATE: This fall, Adams County rallied around Issue 1A, a measure that would have addressed housing affordability by funding initiatives to expand and improve housing at a price point our learners and workers can afford and create pathways to homeownership. While the measure did not pass, the dedication and passion of everyone involved in the campaign, especially our Civic Influencers, made a lasting impact on the community. LEARN MORE
In November 2024, Adams County voters had a crucial decision on the ballot—Issue 1A: Housing Affordability. This measure was not just about housing; it was about securing a brighter future for our community and achieving our shared goals for the next generation.
At Rocky Mountain Partnership, we are committed to helping 71,000 more young people in our region reach critical Cradle-to-Career milestones by 2030. Issue 1A would have helped us achieve this goal.
What is the challenge Issue 1A aimed to address?
In Adams County, we are facing an ongoing housing crisis:
These challenges directly affect education, skill development, and employment, which are critical for achieving RMP’s 71K target.
How would 1A haved helped?
By generating $22.2 million annually through a modest 0.15% sales tax increase, Issue 1A would have created 6,000 more housing units over 20 years, focusing not only on new construction but also on improving existing homes.
This investment would have helped:
- Boost Educational Success: Reducing housing instability allows young people to focus on their education, increasing graduation rates and reducing dropouts.
- Strengthen Our Workforce: With more affordable housing options, workers can live closer to their jobs, reducing commute times and turnover while increasing productivity.
- Enhance Economic Prosperity: Providing housing options at a price point peopel can afford creates pathways to homeownership, stabilizes families, and supports long-term economic growth.
What was RMP’s role with Issue 1A?
One of RMP’s policy priorities is to reduce housing barriers disrupting education, skill development, and employment. With this, RMP was actively engaged in supporting Issue 1A.
RMP’s efforts included:
- Registering people to vote
- Participating in the Issue 1A Steering Committee, which is leading the campaign around this ballot measure
- Co-hosting the 1A kickoff event
- Attending meetings and events to share more about the ballot measure
- Co-authoring Op-Eds and writing letters to the editor about why this ballot measure is needed
- Engaging Civic Influencers to share their testimonies on why this funding is needed at Board of Education and City Council meetings
- Working with local leaders and organizations to publicly endorse their support for this ballot measure
- Talk to local and state media about the importance of this measure
- Dedicated social media and communications efforts
Watch RMP Civic Influencer Gabriela Chavez share why this measure is so important at the October 2nd 1A for Housing kickoff event:
Watch RMP Civic Influencer Sarah Justice Hughes talk to Thornton City Council about the importance of this measures at their October 9th meeting:
Click the image below to watch RMP Civic Influencer Gabriela Chavez share why addressing the housing crisis matters to her and her family on CBS News Colorado:
Join the conversation on Tik Tok with RMP’s Civic Influencers:
@rmpartnership Breaking down ballot measure 1A like it’s your next pop quiz! Got questions? We’ve got answers! Check out why it matters and make sure your vote counts! 🗳️💡 #BallotBreakdown #Measure1A #CivicDuty #VoteLocal #YouthVoice #MakeAnImpact #YourVoteMatters #InformedVoter #Election2024 #EngagedYouth #civicinfluencers #71Kby2030 ♬ original sound – Rocky Mountain Partnership
Check out snapshots from RMP’s engagement in this campaign
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Thank you to our Supporters!
This work would not be possible without the invaluable support RMP has received from:
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Contact Ashley Edinger, Senior Director of Strategic Supports, AshleyEdinger@RMPBackbone.org, with additional questions or to learn more. |