Nicole's Notes - Week of June 9, 2025
Community support following Pearl Street attack, land use code cleanups, Folsom Street open house.
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On the violent attack today
Violence and hatred have no place in our community.
Nicole's Notes - Week of May 19, 2025
Food tax rebate program applications close 6/30, new wildfire resilience website and newsletter, BVCP progress and next steps.
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).
Nicole's Notes - Week of May 5, 2025
When real life is scarier than horror movies, the radical history of labor movements, ballot measures, and the first financial forecast of 2025.
International Workers' Day
The story of International Workers' Day is as relevant today as it was 139 years ago.
Nicole's Notes - Week of April 28, 2025
New 2025 Housing Resource Guide available, Chat with Council at Rocky Mountain Equality, remembering we're all in this together.
Grief
I sent this letter to my newsletter after the November 2024 election. I am reposting it here as a reminder that grief is normal and actively processing grief is essential.
Nicole's Notes - Week of April 21, 2025
Find a summer position with Boulder Parks and Recreation, attend an Earth Day event, provide feedback on the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Nicole's Notes - Week of April 14, 2025
Human Relations Fund applications open, engage in the Civic Area concept design starting 6/16, and learn how to foster community resilience.
Nicole's Notes - Week of April 7, 2025
2025 Neighborhood Connection Fund applications, impact fees to fund more affordable housing, and a 4/12 BVCP community roundtable and open house.
Nicole's Notes - Week of March 31, 2025
A long-term financial planning origin story, the Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, and two of my favorite writers discuss organizing in dark times.
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Funding the Future: An Origin Story
A summary of the past 20 years of financial planning work to address the city's funding shortfalls.
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Nicole's Notes - Week of March 17, 2025
Streetlight conversions, Board and Commission appointments, opportunities to connect with Councilmembers and staff on topics from food security to wildfire mitigation.
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Nicole's Notes - Week of March 10, 2025
Engaging in the BVCP update is important and uplifting, the Council discusses the Xcel partnership, a new city webpage for public safety information.
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Imagining a joyful, connected, and resilient city
The core tenet of democracy is that every person has an equal say in our decisions. We haven't fulfilled that ideal yet, but every time we participate in local decision-making, we get closer.
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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.
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Nicole's Notes - Week of February 24, 2025
Midterm check-in, understanding City Council priorities, Community Assembly application invitations go out.
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City Council Priorities
Learn how and when the City Council identifies and sets its priority projects.
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Nicole's Notes - Week of February 17, 2025
Imagining a better future, code updates, Folsom Street safety improvements, Hands-Only CPR Trainings.
Reflections
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.
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Nicole's Notes - Week of February 10, 2025
How to support striking workers, immigrant resources, and A Boulder Today.
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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.