Nicole's Notes - Week of August 25, 2025
Mental health on the November ballot, a classic case of survey bias, last week to weigh in on the regional Active Transportation Plan.
In this newsletter
- What's new?
- This week at City Council
- Get engaged
- Community Kudos
- What I'm reading/listening to
- Quote for the month
- Community resources
- Weekly Schedule
What's new?
- The recent council poll many residents received wasn’t from the city. It was a classic case of biased survey design. I broke down how to spot survey bias here.
- Share your thoughts on policy changes to address community-identified BVCP update priorities in a city-sponsored, well-designed, unbiased survey here.
This week at City Council
This week the Council will weigh in on potential Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) updates and the Healthy Buildings, Stronger Community Roadmap.
Get engaged
There's one week left to shape the future of walking, biking, and rolling in the Denver region. Share your feedback on the Active Transportation Plan by Sept. 1.
Community kudos
Thanks to the Boulder County Commissioners for putting mental health funding on the ballot so voters have a chance to strengthen local, community-based care.
What I'm reading/listening to
Our fraying local safety net, Jeff and Paige start a TV series with Shaun Derik, how modern technology devastates women, children, and the environment in the DRC.
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.
