Website: aaronstone.org
Age: 49
How long have you lived in Boulder? 13 years
Professional background: Bachelor of science in computer engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Specializing in security, networking, data storage, and quantum computing.
Past political/Community experience: Volunteer work for Boulder Parks, Habitat for Humanity, Shelter.
The 2026 recommended budget shows Boulder is facing a $7.5 million shortfall. What ideas do you have for keeping the city’s finances stable amid federal economic uncertainty?
I see a lot of concern about Boulder’s 2026 budget, but the projected shortfall is under 1.5% of $521M — manageable. Budgets are based on projections, so the shortfall may not even materialize. The city also has an investment portfolio of nearly $500M to tem