Boulder City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ryan Schuchard
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Ryan Schuchard, the incumbent, is running for Boulder City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 13 candidates are running for 5 seats.
Vote Centers open for in-person voting · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Boulder City Council member and founder of Moreworks, a transportation and climate consulting firm. He previously served on Boulder's Transportation Advisory Board.
- Campaign website
- www.ryanwithboulder.com
Where Ryan Schuchard stands: positions on the record
Recreation and Safety Bond1 sourced position
remarks reported by Boulder Reporting Lab
Supports the $400 million bond measure to resolve deferred maintenance in police, fire and recreation buildings.
“This will resolve crucial deferred maintenance that is growing more expensive every day in our police station, firehouses, and rec centers”
Forum answerBoulder Reporting Lab · Sep 29, 2026
License-plate readers1 sourced position
answer to the Boulder Reporting Lab candidate questionnaire
Would end Boulder's use of automated license-plate readers and require a council vote for any future networked surveillance technology.
“Yes, I would end Boulder’s use of automated license plate readers, because our safety depends on public trust”
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab questionnaire · Sep 29, 2026
Wildfire1 sourced position
answer to the Boulder Reporting Lab candidate questionnaire
Supports requiring hardening of existing homes and HOAs in a targeted, phased way, starting with the highest-risk areas.
“Yes, in a targeted, phased way, with requirements informed by the most effective strategies and the resources to implement them equitably.”
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab questionnaire · Oct 1, 2026
Airport3 sourced positions
Voted yes to reaffirm operating Boulder Municipal Airport indefinitely, clearing the way to seek FAA grants (passed 8-1, July 2026).
Council voteBoulder Reporting Lab · Jul 23, 2026
Before the July vote, moved to commit to the airport's long-term future but wait at least a year before accepting perpetual FAA obligations; the motion failed 3-6.
“to commit to the airport's long-term future, but wait at least one year before accepting perpetuity obligations”
Own statementRyan Schuchard campaign website
Voted no on applying for an FAA grant for airport pavement maintenance (approved 6-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBoulder City Council action summary, Sept. 17, 2026 (FAA airport grant application) · Sep 17, 2026
Area III1 sourced position
Voted yes to find enough community need to keep considering a plan to extend city services into the Area III-Planning Reserve (passed 7-2, Feb. 2026).
Downtown Development Authority1 sourced position
Voted no on referring a Downtown Development Authority to the November ballot (failed 4-4, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBoulder Reporting Lab · Aug 6, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
answer to the Boulder Reporting Lab candidate questionnaire
Wants Title 9 aligned with the new comprehensive plan, dropping mandatory minimum lot sizes and allowing lot-splitting by right.
“Align Title 9 with the new BVCP, dropping mandatory minimum lot sizes and allowing lot-splitting by right.”
Own statementBoulder Reporting Lab questionnaire · Sep 29, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Boulder City Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBoulder County Elections
What Ryan Schuchard said vs. how Ryan Schuchard voted
Airport future
In their words
Before the July vote, moved to commit to the airport's long-term future but wait at least a year before accepting perpetual FAA obligations; the motion failed 3-6.
On the record
Voted yes to reaffirm operating Boulder Municipal Airport indefinitely, clearing the way to seek FAA grants (passed 8-1, July 2026).
Jul 23, 2026 ·Boulder Reporting Lab · Jul 23, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Benita Duran
- Sam Fuqua
- Lee Gilbert
- Jill Grano
- Rachel Rose Isaacson
- Ryan Jamieson
- Tina Marquis (incumbent)
- Dave Martus
- Scott Rendleman
- Jamillah Richmond
- Lynn Segal
- Tara Winer (incumbent)
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