Nicole's Notes - Week of March 3, 2025
Understanding the city budget, North 30th Street design alternatives, Food Tax Rebate program information.
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The budget trap
Learn how Boulder funds many of its core services and why dedicating funding to specific uses exacerbates our budget challenges.
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 24, 2025
Midterm check-in, understanding City Council priorities, Community Assembly application invitations go out.
City Council Priorities
Learn how and when the City Council identifies and sets its priority projects.
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 17, 2025
Imagining a better future, code updates, Folsom Street safety improvements, Hands-Only CPR Trainings.
The power of imagination
Making time to share our dreams for Boulder's future can help us maintain hope in these challenging and chaotic times.
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 10, 2025
How to support striking workers, immigrant resources, and A Boulder Today.
Essential workers need our support
UFCW Local 7 workers are striking this week. Learn why supporting our community's essential workers matters and what you can do to help.
Nicole's Notes - Week of February 3, 2025
City letter to the community, snow and ice response FAQ, BVCP engagement opportunities.
Your questions answered: Snow and ice response
Answering community questions about our snow and ice response.
Nicole's Notes - Week of January 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Day & Inauguration Day, BVCP engagement opportunities, Fire Station 3 public tour.
I choose togetherness
Inauguration Day falling on Martin Luther King Jr. Day juxtaposes two paths for our country, and our community.
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Nicole's Notes - Week of January 13, 2025
Upcoming MLK events, urban forestry update, proposed St. Julien expansion, and more.
How Things Work
Call-Ups
A call-up is an opportunity for the Council to review a decision made by a Board or Commission.
How Things Work
Quasi-Judicial Decisions
Quasi-judicial decisions are typically associated with call-up items and involve making a specific decision based on existing rules.
How Things Work
Boulder Municipal Court Update
Learn what Boulder's Municipal Court does and what they're working on this year.
Ordinances
Family-Friendly Vibrant Neighborhoods (of the future)
This week Boulder is considering changes to single family zoning. Whether you embrace or fear these changes, it's worth remembering that neighborhood impacts will take decades.
Kudos
Community Kudos
Noteworthy accomplishments by the people, partnerships, and organizations that make our city shine.
Learning
What I'm Reading/Listening To
Articles, books, blog posts, podcasts, music, and other media that expand my perspectives.
Reflections
Welcome to 2025
Resolutions for the new year. And, what a piñata can teach us about success in challenging times.
How Things Work
Council Meetings 101
Learn about the different types of Council meetings, standard meeting formats, and how to join in the fun. Note: This guide applies to Council Meetings, but City Board and Commission meetings are formatted similarly.
Assistance
Community Resources
Find assistance, report an issue, contact staff or Councilmembers, learn about grant opportunities, and more.
Assistance
Financial Assistance Programs
A list of financial assistance programs to help with housing, childcare, food, utilities, and other basic needs.
What I'm Excited About
Opportunities to Engage and Connect
Find free events, activities, and engagement opportunities this month.