How Boulder Works: Video Explainers
Short videos that break down how local government works, using real‑world examples and insights from the City of Boulder.
How Things Work
Descriptions of how a wide range of 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.
Spotting bias in political surveys
A brief overview of common cognitive biases and how they are used in political polling.
Funding the Future: An Origin Story
A summary of the past 20 years of financial planning work to address the city's funding shortfalls.
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.
The budget trap
Learn how Boulder funds many of its core services and why dedicating funding to specific uses exacerbates our budget challenges.
City Council Priorities
Learn how and when the City Council identifies and sets its priority projects.
Your questions answered: Snow and ice response
Answering community questions about our snow and ice response.
Call-Ups
A call-up is an opportunity for the Council to review a decision made by a Board or Commission.
Quasi-Judicial Decisions
Quasi-judicial decisions are typically associated with call-up items and involve making a specific decision based on existing rules.
Boulder Municipal Court Update
Learn what Boulder's Municipal Court does and what they're working on this year.
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.