Nicole's Notes - Week of November 10, 2025
Civic Area update, 2026 policy agenda, climate progress, arts grants, and ways to get involved.
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?
- City staff put together a list of food resources for those in need, and ways to help. If you're able to donate food or funding this month, please do.
- Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and donors, and almost 16,000 voters, I won my 2025 re-election campaign. Read my post-election note here.
- Apply for up to $2,000 in funding for community-led 2026 MLK Day events that advance racial equity. Applications are due by Dec. 6.
This week at City Council
The Council will hear an update on the Civic Area Phase 2 concept plan, next steps, and how community input shaped the proposal. They'll also review the 2026 Policy Statement, which guides Boulder’s work on regional, state, and federal issues.
Get engaged
Learn about 2026 Arts and Culture grants at a Nov. 12 info session, share feedback on e-bike and e-scooter programs by Nov. 16, and visit the Firefly Handmade Holiday Market downtown Nov. 15–16.
Community kudos
Boulder’s emissions dropped 8% last year, the first BoulderMOD duplex arrived at Ponderosa, and the city signed a global pact to protect urban biodiversity.
What I'm reading/listening to
2025 election recaps, Colorado lawmakers face ethics complaints over a $25,000 donation used to fund a Vail retreat, the state continues to research inequalities caused by historic and ongoing systemic racism against Black Coloradans.
Quote for the month
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
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.
If you're furloughed due to the federal shutdown, visit the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Shutdown Resources website.
Weekly schedule
Schedule office hours or find my weekly schedule and annual meeting tally here.
