Boulder Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Aquiles La Grave
Candidate for Mayor
Aquiles La Grave is running for mayor of Boulder in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Aaron Brockett, Taishya Adams, Jameson Goldstein, Lisa Ann Jacobs and Fred Smith.
Vote Centers open for in-person voting · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Entrepreneur and co-founder of a company that connects beverage brands with hospitality venues. He has served on the Louisville Historic Preservation Commission and the Boulder Valley School District's Bond Oversight Committee.
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Where Aquiles La Grave stands: positions on the record
Recreation and Safety Bond1 sourced position
remarks reported by Boulder Reporting Lab
Opposes the $400 million bond measure.
“No plan, no budget, no trust”
Forum answerBoulder Reporting Lab · Sep 29, 2026
License-plate readers1 sourced position
answer to the Boulder Reporting Lab candidate questionnaire
Would put the current license-plate reader program on hold until the council sets policies on data retention, access, sharing and audits.
“I'd put the current program on hold until council creates specific policies regarding how long we keep data, who can search data, who has access to our data from outside agencies”
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab questionnaire · Sep 29, 2026
Wildfire1 sourced position
answer to the Boulder Reporting Lab candidate questionnaire
Supports requiring wildfire protection for existing homes, phased in over a few years with income-qualified assistance.
“Yep, with income qualified assistance.”
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab questionnaire · Oct 1, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
answer to the Boulder Reporting Lab candidate questionnaire
Favors more 'missing middle' housing by eliminating unnecessary regulations, then homeownership options and small infill projects.
“My direction of housing reform is more “missing middle” housing, by eliminating unnecessary regulations.”
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab questionnaire · Sep 29, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
answer to the Boulder Reporting Lab candidate questionnaire
Says execution is his main concern: any approved homelessness plan should show its cost, funding, who implements it and how success is measured.
“Execution is my primary concern.”
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab questionnaire · Oct 1, 2026
Mayor's role1 sourced position
as reported by Boulder Reporting Lab; not a direct quote
Calls for a more assertive mayor, with regular office hours, a constituent affairs office and a public dashboard of city goals.
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab candidate profile
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