Nicole's Notes - Week of August 11, 2025

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

Seven people pose in a modern art gallery with framed artwork on the wall behind them.
Motus Theater's Reclaiming Our Presence exhibit opened in the Canyon Gallery this weekend.

In this newsletter

What's new?

  • From August 11 - October 3 suggest changes to the comprehensive plan text, policies, Land Use Designation Map or the Planning Areas I, II, III Map.
  • Read about the Community, Culture, Resilience, and Safety Tax in the latest installment of Fund Our Future.
  • If you want to run for City Council this fall, you have until August 25 to complete the steps to become a candidate on the November 4, 2025, ballot.

This week at City Council

The Council will discuss the city's long-awaited Homelessness Strategy Update at its study session this week, which will help guide 2026 budgeting.

Get engaged

Join a virtual training on Aug. 14 to prepare for a community-led workshop on Aug. 19 that will help shape the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.

Community kudos

Thanks for your patience during temporary recreation center and pool closures while Parks and Recreation staff work to keep city facilities clean and functional.

What I'm reading/listening to

Jovita Schiffer's new column in the Daily Camera, the importance of public weather forecasting, and the sci fi series The Lazarus Project for some fun.

Quote for the month

We will continue to fight.

-Mrs. Which, A Wrinkle in Time

Community resources

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

Weekly schedule

Find my weekly schedule and annual meeting tally here.