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March 31, 2025
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.
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Funding the Future: An Origin Story
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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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March 17, 2025
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.
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March 10, 2025
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.
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Imagining a joyful, connected, and resilient city
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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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March 3, 2025
Nicole's Notes

March 3, 2025

Understanding the city budget, North 30th Street design alternatives, Food Tax Rebate program information.
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The budget trap
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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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February 24, 2025
Nicole's Notes

February 24, 2025

Midterm check-in, understanding City Council priorities, Community Assembly application invitations go out.
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City Council Priorities
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City Council Priorities

Learn how and when the City Council identifies and sets its priority projects.
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February 17, 2025
Nicole's Notes

February 17, 2025

Imagining a better future, code updates, Folsom Street safety improvements, Hands-Only CPR Trainings.
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The power of imagination
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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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February 10, 2025
Nicole's Notes

February 10, 2025

How to support striking workers, immigrant resources, and A Boulder Today.
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