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Boulder approves resolution supporting women and girls but removes paid-leave language
Summary
Boulder Town Council approved a resolution supporting equity for women and girls and the use of an annual data survey, but unanimously amended the measure to remove language proposing paid family-leave benefits after a council amendment citing local employment constraints.
The Boulder Town Council on March 3 approved a resolution endorsing support for women and girls, but the body unanimously removed language proposing specific paid family-leave policies.
Mayor Cheryl Cox presented the statewide initiative and explained that the resolution would make Boulder the first town in the five-county area to adopt the measure. The resolution calls for using an annual data survey to track outcomes and noted local group activity on childcare, child safety and civic participation.
Councilmember Josh Ellis moved to amend the resolution to delete language calling for "implementing progressive family leave policies, including 6 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave," stating that the town does not offer those employee benefits. The amendment was seconded and adopted by roll-call vote 5-0. The council then approved the main motion as amended by roll-call vote 5-0.
Council discussion referenced local organizations already working on childcare and participation programs; the council did not adopt any new town benefit obligations as part of the action. The resolution will be transmitted consistent with the council's direction.
The council also noted that the resolution is intended to guide local partners and inform future data collection; it does not, by itself, create municipal payroll or benefit changes.
