Nicole's Notes - Week of August 4, 2025

Public hearing on 2025 ballot measures, Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan community-led conversations, tight budgets, "the other N.R.A."

A snowy field with trees, a fence, and snow-covered flatirons under a clear, blue sky.
Is anyone else ready for snow? Photo by Emily Levine / Unsplash

In this newsletter

What's new?

  • DRCOG's draft plan to extend walking, bicycling and rolling to everyone in the Denver region is now available. Read the plan and provide feedback here.
  • If your dream job involves low pay, high stress, and lots of public feedback, the candidate filing period for the Nov. 4 City Council election opens this week.
  • To follow my re-election campaign, visit my campaign website starting Aug. 5. This newsletter will stay the same; it will not be used as a campaign newsletter.

This week at City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on a Community, Culture, Resilience and Safety tax extension and review DRCOG's Regional Housing Needs Assessment.

Get engaged

Join a virtual training on Aug. 8 to prepare for a community-led workshop on Aug. 19 that will help shape the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.

Community kudos

The 2024 Older Adult Services Annual Report is out, noting the outstanding work of staff and volunteers in delivering meals, programs, support, and connection.

What I'm reading/listening to

"The other N.R.A" that's been lobbying elected officials to lower workers' wages, a potential county tax to fund mental health services, and more state budget cuts.

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.