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Boulder Area Labor Council 2025 Endorsements

27 Sep, 2025

The Committee on Political Education (COPE) of the Boulder Area Labor Council is excited to announce our endorsements for Boulder, Broomfield and Longmont. Boulder City Council Lauren Folkert, Campaign website Nicole Speer, Campaign website Max Lord, Campaign Website Rachel Isaacson, Campaign

New officers elected for BALC

23 Dec, 2023

Boulder Area Labor Council is excited to announce our new officer elections results. Geof Cahoon, after many years of service to our community, has decided to step back from his role as our long-time President. He will remain involved with our efforts as the Vice President. Alejandra Beatty, who had

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