By Nicole Speer in Nicole's Notes — 30 Aug 2026

August 31, 2026

Pedal-cab licensing, state land use updates, draft 2027 budget, police oversight information session, funding for Indigenous Peoples Day events.

With city staff and BoulderMOD partners at the Denver Regional Council of Governments awards celebration last week.

What's new?

Community groups can apply for funding to host Indigenous Peoples Day events through Sept. 21. More information and application links are available here.
For Labor Rights Week, city staff summarized how workers in the city can report wage theft or workplace discrimination. Find it here.
The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan is now approved and adopted! Thank you to everyone who participated in this major update. Read more here.

Look for next week's newsletter on September 8 due to the Labor Day holiday.

Upcoming Topics

This week's meeting agenda features a public hearing on a new pedal‑cab licensing program as well as updates on state land use laws and a county ballot measure.

Learn more about this week’s topics + upcoming items

Recent Decisions

At last week's meeting, Councilmembers pressed Xcel on reliability and wildfire mitigation and reviewed the citywide wildfire resilience framework and home hardening hub.

Learn more about recent decisions

Get engaged

Join the Boulder Public Library District for a Sept. 1 information session to learn more about the city's Police Oversight system. Find details here.
Explore how bees track Boulder’s ecosystem health at two September events, including a farm tour and honey harvest. Details are available here.
The city's draft 2027 budget is out. Read a summary and find links to the budget itself here.

Find more updates and engagement opportunities on the city's news website.

Community kudos

Congratulations to the city's Housing and Human Services staff for winning a Metro Vision Award from the Denver Regional Council of Governments for BoulderMOD. It was an honor to celebrate their innovative work, which shows that affordable housing projects can be part of a broader regional strategy that integrates housing, workforce development, and community engagement.

What I'm reading/listening to

BVSD is proposing to close four elementary schools and reorganize 16 campuses as it responds to declining enrollment. (Boulder Reporting Lab)
Colorado families struggle to afford the costs of childcare. (Daily Camera)
A multi‑state investigation finds federal policy is worsening fuel buildup in the west, increasing risks for firefighters and communities. (The Colorado Sun)
A newly disclosed White House email suggests Colorado’s federal funding was targeted for political retaliation. (Denver Post)
Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, Colorado’s mail‑in voting process remains unchanged. (The Colorado Sun)

Quote for the month

If we want to change the world, it must first come from healing the discord within our own souls.

-Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World

Community resources

Click here to find additional financial and social assistance programs, report an issue, contact staff or Councilmembers, learn about grant opportunities, and more.