Nicole's Notes - Week of May 12, 2025
Federal funding cuts expand their local reach and hit my home. The Council considers expanding the city's Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).
In this newsletter
- What's new?
- This week at City Council
- Get engaged
- Community Kudos
- Quote for the month
- What I'm reading/listening to
- Community resources
- Weekly Schedule
What's new?
Boulder Chamber President & CEO, John Tayer, and I wrote about the challenges and opportunities for our local economy as billionaires hijack federal funds*.
*The attribution in italics is my addition.
This week at City Council
The Council will consider updating the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code and hear about the Child Friendly Cities Initiative and Draft Action Plan.
Get engaged
Learn about 2025 legislative changes that target or impact HOAs on May 14. Join the Council's public hearing on May 15 if the WUI expansion impacts you.
Community kudos
Thank you to the many workers and worker advocacy organizations that are standing up and fighting back. Come to the Workers Block Party on May 13.
Quote for the month
I never thought in terms of fear. I thought in terms of justice.
-Labor leader and union organizer Emma Tenayuca
What I'm reading/listening to
You may have heard my job is ending due to ongoing federal attacks on U.S. science. The fallout list from federal "efficiency" cuts continues to expand, with local arts programming, housing assistance, and disability benefits at risk.
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.
