Nicole's Notes - Week of March 3, 2025

Understanding the city budget, North 30th Street design alternatives, Food Tax Rebate program information.

Nicole's Notes - Week of March 3, 2025
My oldest child and I are visiting Minneapolis for a few days. It is cold here!

In this newsletter

What's new?

The Council will have many discussions about the city's budget in 2025. Read why the city budget reminds me of a finger trap puzzle.

This week at City Council

This week the Council will discuss an ordinance to bring the city’s occupancy code into alignment with a new state law.

Get engaged

Join community conversations about wildfire building code updates, North 30th Street design alternatives, and arts and culture, or apply for the Library District Board of Trustees.

Community Kudos

City staff will implement Council-approved process changes to the Food Tax Rebate Program this year. Applications open in April.

Quote for the month

Joy is a necessary act of resistance.

-U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley

What I'm reading/listening to

Boulder County's safety net is breaking, state Democrats move to lower tipped workers' minimum wage, and the Boulder Chamber of Commerce explores the local economic impact of federal changes.

Community resources

Click here to find local 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.