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Why City Council Needs More Information Before Adjusting Tipped Wages
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Why City Council Needs More Information Before Adjusting Tipped Wages

Boulder's City Council will discuss possible changes to the city’s tipped minimum wage at its April 2 meeting. The meeting memo outlines several options but also highlights major data gaps.
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March 23, 2026
Nicole's Notes

March 23, 2026

Shape Boulder's financial priorities, apply for Fire‑Rescue’s Community Academy, join Council and Planning Board in reviewing the draft BVCP.
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March 9, 2026
Nicole's Notes

March 9, 2026

Spring construction, recreation center cleaning, possible 2026 ballot measures, BVCP engagement opportunities, and a mix of statewide stories.
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March 2, 2026
Nicole's Notes

March 2, 2026

Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan draft and open house, affordable housing update, board and commission appointments, new series expands local history, climate lawsuit moves forward.
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February 16, 2026
Nicole's Notes

February 16, 2026

Red Flag Warning Tues. (2/17), Council considers East Boulder annexation, new court dashboard increases transparency, commissioners oppose EPA change.
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February 9, 2026
Nicole's Notes

February 9, 2026

Flatiron Freddy calls an early spring, Council discusses the Planning Reserve, Black Futures in Art events open across town, and Winter Walk & Bike Week gets underway.
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February 2, 2026 (Groundhog Day)
Nicole's Notes

February 2, 2026 (Groundhog Day)

Report federal misconduct, safety upgrades at 28th & Pine, rezoning at 55th and Arapahoe, Elevate Boulder events, new lanes on East Arapahoe, arts and parks kudos, and increasing community actions.
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Community-building is our strongest defense
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Community-building is our strongest defense

Strengthening our connections to each other is how we protect our community from harm.
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January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
Nicole's Notes

January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Updates on Boulder Falls access, OSMP’s Year‑in‑Review, upcoming purchasing and land‑use discussions, oil‑and‑gas investments in Colorado's 2024 primary elections.
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January 12, 2026
Nicole's Notes

January 12, 2026

Updates on Council’s 2026 retreat and last week's decisions, new grant and volunteer opportunities, regional transportation progress, and local energy, air‑quality, and governance conversations.
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My 2026 proposals for Council priorities
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My 2026 proposals for Council priorities

Practical additions I offered for the 2026 Council workplan that help Boulder plan ahead, use resources wisely, and stay steady in an unpredictable environment.
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2026 Meeting Agendas and Outcomes
How Things Work

2026 Meeting Agendas and Outcomes

This post tracks summaries and outcomes for key items from 2026 City Council meetings: what was discussed, why it mattered, and what decisions were made.
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