April 13, 2026
Tax rebates, Festival Lodging Licenses, metro districts, last week for Fund Our Future, multimodal transit and OSMP, Housing Resource Fair.
In this newsletter
- What's new?
- Upcoming Topics
- Recent Decisions
- Get engaged
- Community Kudos
- What I'm reading/listening to
- Quote for the month
- Community resources
- Weekly Schedule
What's new?
- Food Tax Rebate applications open April 15 to help lower‑income community members with food costs; apply by June 30. Learn more and apply here.
- Renters and homeowners can now apply for a Festival Lodging License to rent their homes during city‑approved festival events. Learn more and apply here.
- Residents who install permanently mounted battery systems can get a tax rebate to help offset the cost of home backup power. Learn more here.
Upcoming Topics
At its meeting this week, the City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed metro district rules and get an update on state legislation.
Recent Decisions
Last week, Council directed staff to focus on urgent facilities maintenance needs and funding options to repair or replace the city’s most deteriorated buildings.
Get engaged
- Tell the city which services matter most to you by joining a Fund Our Future session on April 13, 14, or 19, or doing an online activity before April 19.
- Learn about the tradeoffs BVSD is weighing to prioritize student learning and outcomes at community conversations on April 13 and 16.
- Get a free tree seedling or native plant at the annual Tree Seedling Giveaway on April 18.
- Connect with essential services and information on affordable housing, tenant rights, and more at the Housing Resource Fair on April 19.
- Help Open Space and Mountain Parks gather community input on how people get to open space and how to improve multimodal options through May 3.
Community kudos
Thank you to Boulder Fire‑Rescue for quickly containing recent fires, and to the many staff whose ongoing work helps lower our community’s wildfire risk. Sign up for alerts and learn more about how to prepare for wildfire here.
What I'm reading/listening to
- A practical overview for renters and homeowners who are considering renting out their homes for the Sundance Film Festival. (Daily Camera)
- A sobering look at how record‑low snowpack is reshaping the growing season for Front Range farmers and ranchers. (Daily Camera)
- A weekly recipe series featuring seasonal recipes with ingredients available at the Boulder County Farmers Markets (Boulder Reporting Lab).
- An update on Colorado’s plan to begin passenger rail service between Denver and Fort Collins, with a Boulder stop, by 2029. (Colorado Newsline)
- How the rise of unaffiliated voters is driving up the cost and difficulty of petitioning onto Colorado’s primary ballot. (The Colorado Sun)
Quote for the month
Efficient, error-free communication is vital for all life.
-Biology Foundations
Community resources
Click here to find local financial and social assistance programs, report an issue, contact staff or Councilmembers, learn about grant opportunities, and more.
Weekly schedule
Schedule office hours or find my weekly schedule and annual meeting tally here.
