Senator Michael Bennet Endorses Ryan Schuchard for Boulder City Council
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has publicly endorsed Ryan Schuchard for a second term on the Boulder City Council. Schuchard, who has served nearly three years, is campaigning on priorities including reducing the cost of living, improving bicycle access and street safety, strengthening climate resilience, and making city government more efficient. His campaign has also garnered endorsements from other prominent Democrats, such as state Representative Junie Joseph, and various local environmental and progressive advocacy groups. Schuchard's political alignment is generally with the council's progressive bloc, as evidenced by his votes to raise Boulder's minimum wage, support for scheduled raises for tipped workers, and opposition to the city's use of automated license plate readers without public consent. He also opposed the creation of a Downtown Development Authority. Climate policy and transportation are central to Schuchard's platform, stemming from his previous role on Boulder's Transportation Advisory Bo...