About Us

We are a small, all-volunteer committee representing residents from every corner of Boulder County and every point on the political spectrum. We come from different walks of life, with unique experiences and perspectives — but we all agree on one thing: our county deserves better representation, greater accountability, and a stronger voice for every community member.
 

Many of us have firsthand experience working in or alongside local government, or have spent years engaged in advocacy and community-building efforts throughout Boulder County. Because of this, we’ve seen up close where our current system falls short — the challenges of weak representation, bottlenecked decision-making, and the need for more voices at the table. That insight fuels our belief that expanding the commission from three to five members is a necessary and achievable step toward a more responsive, transparent, and equitable county government.
 

Boulder County is growing and evolving, and our government should evolve with it. By increasing the number of commissioners, we can ensure that more voices are heard, decisions are more transparent, and local issues receive the attention they deserve. 
 

What makes Big Tent BoCo special, however, isn’t just our goal — it’s how we’re pursuing it. We’ve set aside our political and ideological differences to focus on what unites us: a shared belief in fair representation and effective local government. Our collaboration is proof that when people come together with respect, honesty, and purpose, meaningful change is possible.
 

We believe this effort can serve as a model for the kind of constructive, inclusive problem-solving that Boulder County — and our democracy as a whole — needs.