Boulder County Weighs $13.2 Million in 2027 Cuts, Including Nearly 50 Positions

2 articles · Updated · Boulder Daily Camera · Aug 5

$13.2 million in proposed 2027 cuts drew initial backing from Boulder County commissioners, with plans targeting nearly 50 positions plus reductions at the fairgrounds, CSU Extension and the Youth Corps.
County officials said the cuts are needed to address a structural general-fund deficit, with Boulder still seeking $30 million to $40 million in savings over three years amid funding uncertainty, inflation and weaker tax outlooks.
$9.24 million of the target would come from staffing and $3.96 million from operations; the biggest item would centralize communications and contracts, cutting up to 10 communications jobs and nine to 10 contract roles for $2.5 million in savings.
Commissioners broadly supported centralization and smaller pay raises worth $1.352 million, but pushed back on some items, rejecting cuts to two Public Works positions and the printed Community Connections newsletter.
Oct. 1 is the date for the formal budget presentation and Oct. 22 for a public hearing, as officials revisit sensitive proposals including a Juvenile Assessment Center overhaul after last year's 181 position eliminations.