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Boulder County Considers Minimum Wage Hike to $25

10/16/2025

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Boulder County is debating rising minimum wages, now $16.57, projected to reach $25 by 2030.
Karl Lapham of New Era Colorado urged protections for low-wage workers at a public hearing.
Alejandra Beaty of the Boulder Area Labor Council asked local cities to support higher wages.
Small business owners Michael Moss and Allison Steele fear wage hikes will strain operations.
Boulder County Commissioners will discuss potential changes next week.

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Story summary

Boulder County is debating rising minimum wages, now $16.57, projected to reach $25 by 2030.
Karl Lapham of New Era Colorado urged protections for low-wage workers at a public hearing.
Alejandra Beaty of the Boulder Area Labor Council asked local cities to support higher wages.
Small business owners Michael Moss and Allison Steele fear wage hikes will strain operations.
Boulder County Commissioners will discuss potential changes next week.