Nicole Speer - Nicole's Council Chronicles

Four people raise their right hands during a swearing-in ceremony at Boulder City Council chambers.

Nicole's Notes

Nicole's Notes - Week of December 8, 2025

E‑bike safety videos, Elevate Boulder stories, 15‑minute neighborhoods and Comprehensive Plan updates, and holiday celebrations.

A bronze buffalo statue under colorful holiday lights at night in Downtown Boulder.

Nicole's Notes

Nicole's Notes - Week of December 1, 2025

Arts and culture funding opportunities, Council swearing‑in and budget hearing, plus caroling hikes, art openings, and the Winter Market.

Colorful aurora borealis lights up the night sky in vivid pinks and greens, with silhouetted trees framing the glowing horizon.

Nicole's Notes

Nicole's Notes - Week of November 17, 2025

Transit survey deadline this week, Buff Pantry steps up, Council reviews redevelopment near Williams Village and discusses tools for economic development.

Five people smile and stand with raised fists in front of a stone building.

Nicole's Notes

Nicole's Notes - Week of November 10, 2025

Civic Area update, 2026 policy agenda, climate progress, arts grants, and ways to get involved.

Four adults stand smiling in front of large windows at a professional gathering.

Nicole's Notes

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.

Six people smile under a "City of Boulder" tent with a pond and the Front Range in the background.

Nicole's Notes

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 smiles while holding up her 2025 Boulder County ballot.

Nicole's Notes

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.

A group of Boulder County leaders poses in a well-lit indoor space, dressed in business attire.

Nicole's Notes

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.

Newly planted trees in a mulched yard with a mountain backdrop and a setting sun.

Nicole's Notes

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.

A white bus blocks a street. An orange sign on the bus reads "Groundworks Art Lab Mobile Art Studio."

Nicole's Notes

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.

Two people in front of the entrance to an art studio where colorful art projects line the walls.

Nicole's Notes

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.

Local unions and worker advocates at Louisville's Annual Labor Day Parade on September 1.

Nicole's Notes

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.