Nicole Speer's Council Chronicles

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Nicole's Notes

Nicole's Notes - Week of March 3, 2025

Understanding the city budget, North 30th Street design alternatives, Food Tax Rebate program information.

The budget trap

How Things Work

The budget trap

Learn how Boulder funds many of its core services and why dedicating funding to specific uses exacerbates our budget challenges.

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Nicole's Notes

Nicole's Notes - Week of February 24, 2025

Midterm check-in, understanding City Council priorities, Community Assembly application invitations go out.

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How Things Work

City Council Priorities

Learn how and when the City Council identifies and sets its priority projects.

Featured

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Community Kudos

Noteworthy accomplishments by the people, partnerships, and organizations that make our city shine.

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What I'm Reading/Listening To

Articles, books, blog posts, podcasts, music, and other media that expand my perspectives.

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Community Resources

Find assistance, report an issue, contact staff or Councilmembers, learn about grant opportunities, and more.

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Opportunities to Engage and Connect

Find free events, activities, and engagement opportunities this month.

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Upcoming Topics at Boulder City Council

Upcoming public hearings and Council discussions at Boulder City Council meetings and study sessions.

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Nicole's Notes - Week of February 17, 2025

Imagining a better future, code updates, Folsom Street safety improvements, Hands-Only CPR Trainings.

The power of imagination

The power of imagination

Making time to share our dreams for Boulder's future can help us maintain hope in these challenging and chaotic times.

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Nicole's Notes - Week of February 10, 2025

How to support striking workers, immigrant resources, and A Boulder Today.

UFCW Local 7 workers stand outside a King Soopers store with signs that read "Please do not patronize."

Essential workers need our support

UFCW Local 7 workers are striking this week. Learn why supporting our community's essential workers matters and what you can do to help.

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Nicole's Notes - Week of February 3, 2025

City letter to the community, snow and ice response FAQ, BVCP engagement opportunities.

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Your questions answered: Snow and ice response

Answering community questions about our snow and ice response.

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Nicole's Notes - Week of January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King Day & Inauguration Day, BVCP engagement opportunities, Fire Station 3 public tour.

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I choose togetherness

Inauguration Day falling on Martin Luther King Jr. Day juxtaposes two paths for our country, and our community.

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Nicole's Notes - Week of January 13, 2025

Upcoming MLK events, urban forestry update, proposed St. Julien expansion, and more.

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Call-Ups

A call-up is an opportunity for the Council to review a decision made by a Board or Commission.

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Quasi-Judicial Decisions

Quasi-judicial decisions are typically associated with call-up items and involve making a specific decision based on existing rules.

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Boulder Municipal Court Update

Learn what Boulder's Municipal Court does and what they're working on this year.

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