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

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