Nicole's Notes
Nicole's Notes - Week of March 10, 2025
Engaging in the BVCP update is important and uplifting, the Council discusses the Xcel partnership, a new city webpage for public safety information.
Nicole Speer
How Things Work
Imagining a joyful, connected, and resilient city
The core tenet of democracy is that every person has an equal say in our decisions. We haven't fulfilled that ideal yet, but every time we participate in local decision-making, we get closer.
Nicole's Notes
Nicole's Notes - Week of March 3, 2025
Understanding the city budget, North 30th Street design alternatives, Food Tax Rebate program information.
How Things Work
The budget trap
Learn how Boulder funds many of its core services and why dedicating funding to specific uses exacerbates our budget challenges.
Nicole's Notes
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 24, 2025
Midterm check-in, understanding City Council priorities, Community Assembly application invitations go out.
How Things Work
City Council Priorities
Learn how and when the City Council identifies and sets its priority projects.
Nicole's Notes
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 17, 2025
Imagining a better future, code updates, Folsom Street safety improvements, Hands-Only CPR Trainings.
Reflections
The power of imagination
Making time to share our dreams for Boulder's future can help us maintain hope in these challenging and chaotic times.
Nicole's Notes
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 10, 2025
How to support striking workers, immigrant resources, and A Boulder Today.
Engage
Essential workers need our support
UFCW Local 7 workers are striking this week. Learn why supporting our community's essential workers matters and what you can do to help.
Nicole's Notes
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 3, 2025
City letter to the community, snow and ice response FAQ, BVCP engagement opportunities.
How Things Work
Your questions answered: Snow and ice response
Answering community questions about our snow and ice response.