Nicole Speer - Nicole's Council Chronicles

Nicole's Notes

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

Nicole's Notes

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

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

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

Nicole's Notes

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

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

Nicole's Notes

Public hearing on 2025 ballot measures, Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan community-led conversations, tight budgets, "the other N.R.A."

Nicole's Notes

Water and wildfire hardening, a county behavioral health tax, the president decides mental institutions, not housing, will solve homelessness.

Nicole's Notes

Mobile food pantry, new platform for meeting agendas and materials, Council discusses manufactured homes and policies to grow the local economy.

Nicole's Notes

Parking requirements for new developments, polling results, Bike to Work Day, a quick note about hope.

Nicole's Notes

Community support following Pearl Street attack, land use code cleanups, Folsom Street open house.

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