Open Boulder Endorsements: 2025 City Council Candidates

After an extensive evaluation through interviews, questionnaires, and forums, we have chosen our endorsed candidates for Boulder City Council’s 2025 Election:

Jenny Robins

Jenny Robins brings experience as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board and a strong commitment to housing affordability, wildfire protection, and community engagement. She is a thoughtful leader who does the research, finds practical solutions, and measures success with clear results.

Matt Benjamin

Councilmember Matt Benjamin leads with evidence-based decision-making and a deep commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. He champions local businesses, pragmatic economic policies, and urgent wildfire preparedness to keep Boulder safe and thriving.

Rob Kaplan

Rob Kaplan brings unique experience as a fire captain, providing strong leadership for wildfire preparedness and community safety. He is equally committed to supporting small businesses and the arts, advancing pragmatic solutions that reflect Open Boulder’s mission of transparent and effective government.

Mark wallach

Councilmember Mark Wallach is known for his candor and focus on fiscal responsibility, ensuring Boulder delivers core services like snow removal, road maintenance, and support for the unhoused. He also prioritizes wildfire preparedness, and advocating for practical, results-driven policies that strengthen community safety.

Join Us in Building a Stronger Boulder

Together, these candidates represent the kind of thoughtful, pragmatic leadership Boulder needs for a safe, vibrant, and inclusive future.