There are just two statewide questions on the ballot this year, and both are related to a universal school meals program intended to feed all public school students in the state regardless of income.Three years ago, voters approved a tax on wealthier Coloradans to fund the Healthy School Meals program for All. That original measure set out to do several things, with the marquee item being to provide free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 public school students in Colorado. But it’s running short on cash, and lawmakers are going back the ballot again, asking voters to increase that tax to fully fund the program.

This episode of Municipal Matters is an excerpt from the Issues and Answers forum with the RFSD board candidates. Early in-person voting begins October 27th.

September's Muni Matters features two Colorado state officials. Attorney General Phil Weiser is running to be our next governor in 2026, and Secretary of State Jena Griswold is vying to be the next AG out of a wide pool of Democrats. They both spoke with KDNK about their experience in office, priorities for our future, and how they plan to represent the Western Slope's best interests.

On this episode of Municipal Matters, KDNK's news team takes in the view from higher elevations when Lily Jones checks in with Mayor Dana Green on current affairs in Leadville, and Marilyn Gleason chats with Town Trustee Amber McMahill about local politics in Marble.

Join the KDNK news team for the inside track on town politics way downvalley. Mayor Art Riddile opens the curtain on three big housing projects due to break ground this spring in New Castle, and Mayor Shawn Strode previews new bridges and parks in Rifle.

KDNK's Lily Jones interviews Basalt Mayor David Knight, and Leadville Mayor Dana Greene.

Lily Jones interviews Glenwood Springs Mayor, Ingrid Wussow