Nicole's Notes - Week of November 3, 2025

Drop off your ballot by 7pm on Nov. 4, access food resources or support others, Council considers expanding funds for affordable housing.

Nicole's Notes - Week of October 20, 2025

New engagement opportunities for Boulder County transit plan, Sawhill Ponds reopening, 2026 budget adoption, no Council meeting October 30.

Nicole's Notes - Week of October 13, 2025

Updates to landscaping code, 2025 ballots are available, last week to participate in BVCP survey, city departments earn national recognition.

Nicole's Notes - Week of October 6, 2025

First reading of the 2026 budget, local financial assistance programs, annual snowplow naming contest, cattle helping to reduce wildfire fuels.

Nicole's Notes - Week of September 22, 2025

Check your mail for a survey invite, apply to showcase your artwork at Boulder's rec centers, Council gets an update on wildfire preparedness.

Nicole's Notes - Week of September 15, 2025

Ordinances to reduce parking demand and facilitate short-term festival rentals, more BVCP engagement opportunities, observe the Community Assembly.

Nicole's Notes - Week of September 8, 2025

New calls for community art projects, a chance to shape transit in Boulder County, Council discusses the 2026 Recommended Budget.

Nicole's Notes - Week of September 2, 2025

Share stories for the BVCP update at Voicing Boulder, join city staff at "What's Up Boulder?" on September 7, review the 2026 Recommended Budget.

Nicole's Notes - Week of August 25, 2025

Mental health on the November ballot, a classic case of survey bias, last week to weigh in on the regional Active Transportation Plan.

Spotting bias in political surveys

A brief overview of common cognitive biases and how they are used in political polling.

Nicole's Notes - Week of August 18, 2025

New BVCP survey and engagement events open up, HOP bus service returns to Boulder Junction, a Danish history lesson on how to resist fascism.

Nicole's Notes - Week of August 11, 2025

Suggest BVCP changes, learn about the Homelessness Strategy Update, prepare for seasonal and temporary closures at recreation centers and pools.