Nicole Speer - Nicole's Council Chronicles

Nicole's Notes

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

Nicole's Notes

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

Nicole's Notes

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

Nicole's Notes

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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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."