Broomfield mayor: four-year term, two-term limit

Broomfield Ballot Question 1C would change the mayor’s term in the city charter. Mayors now serve 2-year terms and are limited to three consecutive terms. Under the change, future mayors would serve 4-year terms and be limited to two consecutive terms, starting with the 2027 election. The current mayor’s term would not be affected. A YES vote makes this change. A NO vote keeps the current term and limit.

Summary Ballot Question 1C proposes amending Section 4.3 of the Broomfield Home Rule Charter to change the mayoral term of office from a 2-year term to a 4-year term, while also changing the term limits from three consecutive terms to two consecutive terms. If approved, this change would go into effect with the 2027 mayoral election. It would not impact the current mayor’s term of office or term limits. What your vote means YES A “yes” vote on Ballot Question 1C means that the Broomfield Home Rule Charter will be amended to change the mayoral term of office to 4 years and limit mayors to 2 consecutive terms, effective with the 2027 municipal election. NO A “no” vote on Ballot Question 1C means that the current 2-year mayoral term and the limit of 3 consecutive terms will remain unchanged. Arguments For and Against FOR

● Facilitates the planning, execution, and oversight of significant long-term projects like infrastructure and economic initiatives.

● Allows for greater continuity and consistency in regional leadership and advocacy efforts (e.g., CCI, CML, DRCOG).

● Reduces the focus on constant campaigning, allowing leadership to prioritize comprehensive strategic planning. ● Reflects the increased complexity of Broomfield’s government as a City and County.

● Aligns with 4-year executive terms in other municipalities and is often associated with increased leadership stability. AGAINST

● Shorter terms provide stronger accountability and keep local government more responsive to residents.

● Rapidly changing local conditions (e.g., housing, public safety) require mayors to remain closely tied to current public opinion.

● Less frequent elections may reduce overall civic engagement.

● Mayors might be less attentive to neighborhood concerns if they face voters less often.

● Policy mistakes or controversial decisions may continue for years before residents have the opportunity to respond through an election.