YWCA Boulder County Advocacy
Get Involved and Advocate for Women, Girls and People of Color
At YWCA Boulder County, we advocate for women and girls by educating and developing relationships with policy makers, community leaders and community members. We work to create legislative, policy and systems change to break down barriers for the advancement and economic sustainability of self-identifying women, girls, and people of color.
Thank You!
Saturday, May 14, was an incredible day. It was so inspiring to see so many of you come out to join us at the Reproductive Health Rights March to fight for the rights of pregnant people and women everywhere. Your passion is contagious and energizing as we move into the next phase of this critical fight.
We are NOT DONE
Every single one of us must continue to advocate for the rights of women and pregnant people everywhere! What is your plan to take action?
We Need Your Support!
Sign up to receive YWCA Advocacy Action Alerts and stay up to date. Together, we can make an impact!
National Bills to Watch
Visit the YWCA USA Advocacy Agenda page to learn more about our current priorities for Congress.
| Bill Number | Bill Name | Current Update | Racial Justice | Economic Adv. | Health and Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB22-1006 | Child Care Center Property Tax Exemption | Passed; awaiting governor's signature | X | X | |
| HB22-1010 | Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit | Passed; awaiting governor's signature | X | X | |
| HB-1055 | Sales Tax Exemption Essential Hygiene Products | Passed; awaiting governor's signature | X | X | X |
| HB22-1169 | Prohibit Sexual Act Without Consent | Passed and signed by governor | X | X | X |
| HB22-1279 | Reproductive Health Equity Act | Passed and signed by governor | X | X | X |
| HB22-1289 | Health Benefits for CO Children and Pregnant Persons | Passed; awaiting governor's signature | X | X | X |
| SB22-207 | Prevention of Title IX Misconduct in Public Schools | Passed; awaiting governor's signature | X | X |
How to TAKE ACTION
Interested in how YOU can TAKE ACTION and make positive change in our community? Here are some ideas:
- Join the Stand Against Racism Challenge
- Thank your Congressional representatives for passing the Violence Against Women Act in March 2022.
- Thank your state representatives for passing the Prohibit Sexual Act Without Consent legislation.
- Stay up to date on legislative issues on the local, state and national levels through online resources.
- Make your voice heard!
- Contact your legislators, on the local, state and national levels, about the issues that are important to you to inform their actions. Calls, emails, and written letters or postcards all make an impact. See our Advocacy Contacts section below for contact information for your representatives. Make it a regular family activity!
- Write a Letter to the Editor to add your voice to community conversations about important issues. Learn some basics and tips here.
- Attend a Day at the Capitol event, meet with legislators and learn how to testify for or against a bill.
Your Local Representatives
- Boulder Valley School District
- St. Vrain Valley School District
- Boulder County Commissioners
- Colorado Legislature
- U.S. Congress
You can email all seven board members (and also the superintendent and the board secretary) by emailing bvs.board@bvsd.org.
Or you can email them individually at:
Kathy Gebhardt, Board of Education President, District C, Term Expires: 2023
kathy.gebhardt@bvsd@org
Lisa Sweeney-Miran, Board of Education Vice President, District A, Term Expires: 2023
lisa.sweeney-miran@bvsd.org
Nicole Rajpal, Board of Education Treasurer, District B, Term Expires: 2025
nicole.rajpal@bvsd.org
Stacey Zis, Board of Education Member, District D, Term Expires: 2023
stacey.zis@bvsd.org
Beth Niznik, Board of Education Member, District E, Term Expires: 2025
beth.niznik@bvsd.org
Kitty Sargent, Board of Education Treasurer, District F, Term Expires: 2025
kitty.sargent@bvsd.org
SVVSD Board of Education Contact Form:
https://www.svvsd.org/about/board-of-education/board-of-education-contact-form/
Joie Siegrist, Board of Education President, District A, Term Expires: 2023
303-517-9836
siegrist_joie@svvsd.org
Karen Ragland, Board of Education Vice President and Assistant Secretary, District B, Term Expires: 2025
203-216-1234
ragland_karen@svvsd.org
Jim Berthold, Board of Education Secretary, District C, Term Expires: 2023
720-771-0605
berthold_james@svvsd.org
Richard Martyr, Board of Education Treasurer, District E, Term Expires: 2023
303-808-1433
martyr_richard@svvsd.org
Meosha Brooks, Board of Education Member, District D, Term Expires: 2025
832-971-8062
brooks_meosha@svvsd.org
Chico Garcia, Board of Education Member, District G, Term Expires: 2023
303-552-4173
garcia_chico@svvsd.org
Sarah Hurianek, Board of Education Member, District F, Term Expires: 2025
303-217-1011
hurianek_sarah@svvsd.org
Boulder County Commissioners
Contact Form
Commissioner Claire Levy – District 1
Term Ends: 2025
Commissioner Marta Loachamin – District 2
Term Ends: 2025
Commissioner Matt Jones – District 3
Term Ends: 2022
State Senator Tammy Story – Senate District 16
303-866-4873
tammy.story.senate@state.co.us
website
State Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis – Senate District 17
303-866-5291
sonya.jaquez.lewis.senate@state.co.us
website
State Senator Stephen Fenberg – Senate District 18 and Majority Leader
303-866-4872
stephen.fenberg.senate@state.co.us
website
Representative Edie Hooton – House District 10
303-866-2915
edie.hooton.house@state.co.us
website
Representative Karen McCormick – House District 11
303-866-2780
karen.mccormick.house@state.co.us
website
Representative Tracey Bernett – House District 12
303-866-2920
tracey.bernett.house@state.co.us
website
Representative Judy Amabile – House District 13
303-866-2578
judy.amabile.house@state.co.us
website
Representative Matt Gray – House District 33
303-866-4667
matt@matthewgray.us
website