ELECTION UPDATE: With 70% of voters in support, this $111 million bond will expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at the Iver C. Ranum Innovation Campus, upgrade safety and security systems and HVAC systems across all school buildings, and build a modern PK-8 campus that will specialize in robust STEM/CTE pathways. LEARN MORE
In November 2024, Westminster Public Schools (WPS) asked voters to support Issue 4C, which seeks $111 million in additional funding through a bond measure, all without raising taxes.
This measure represented a significant opportunity to address the critical needs in our schools, which will in turn help us achieve our goal of supporting 71,000 more young people in our community to reach the cradle-to-career milestones that lead to upward mobility by 2030.
What is the challenge Issue 4C aims to address?
In Westminster, many of the schools are facing growing challenges that impact students’ learning environments and long-term success:
These challenges directly affect the ability of young people to succeed in school and move towards career and educational milestones, which is critical for achieving RMP’s 71K target.
How will 4C help?
Issue 4C allows Westminster Public Schools to secure $111 million in funding (without increasing taxes), which will:
- Expand CTE and STEM programs at the Iver C. Ranum Innovation Campus, giving students access to hands-on learning that prepares them for careers in high-demand fields. This helps us advance the 71K target by equipping young people with the skills and certifications needed for workforce success
- Upgrade safety and security systems across all school buildings, ensuring a safe environment where students can focus on learning and achieving educational milestones.
- Improve HVAC systems to create healthier, more comfortable learning environments, reducing disruptions caused by outdated infrastructure.
- Develop a modern PK-8 campus that will specialize in robust STEM/CTE pathways and meet the demand of the future growth of the region and support future enrollment from the Uplands development
What was RMP’s role with Issue 4C?
One of RMP’s policy priorities is increasing public education funding. With this, RMP hwas actively engaged in supporting the $111 million bond for Westminster Public Schools.
RMP’s efforts included:
- Registering people to vote
- Conducting an impact assessment to illustrate the impact of the Iver C. Ranum Innovation Campus on the community and economy
- Attending meetings and events to share more about the ballot measure
- Engaging Civic Influencers to share their testimonies on why this funding is needed at City Council meetings
- Working with local leaders and organizations to publicly endorse their support for these ballot measures
- Engaging voters directly through phone calls and door knocking
- Dedicated social media and communications efforts
Watch RMP Civic Influencer Gabriela Chavez talk to Westminster City Council about the importance of this measure at their October 14th meeting:
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. |