Nicole's Notes 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.
Engage Funding the Future: An Origin Story A summary of the past 20 years of financial planning work to address the city's funding shortfalls.
Nicole's Notes March 17, 2025 Streetlight conversions, Board and Commission appointments, opportunities to connect with Councilmembers and staff on topics from food security to wildfire mitigation.
Nicole's Notes 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.
How Things Work 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.
Nicole's Notes March 3, 2025 Understanding the city budget, North 30th Street design alternatives, Food Tax Rebate program information.
How Things Work 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 February 24, 2025 Midterm check-in, understanding City Council priorities, Community Assembly application invitations go out.
How Things Work City Council Priorities Learn how and when the City Council identifies and sets its priority projects.
Nicole's Notes 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.
Nicole's Notes February 10, 2025 How to support striking workers, immigrant resources, and A Boulder Today.