Nicole's Notes

First reading of the 2026 budget, local financial assistance programs, annual snowplow naming contest, cattle helping to reduce wildfire fuels.

Check your mail for a survey invite, apply to showcase your artwork at Boulder's rec centers, Council gets an update on wildfire preparedness.

Ordinances to reduce parking demand and facilitate short-term festival rentals, more BVCP engagement opportunities, observe the Community Assembly.

New calls for community art projects, a chance to shape transit in Boulder County, Council discusses the 2026 Recommended Budget.

Share stories for the BVCP update at Voicing Boulder, join city staff at "What's Up Boulder?" on September 7, review the 2026 Recommended Budget.

Mental health on the November ballot, a classic case of survey bias, last week to weigh in on the regional Active Transportation Plan.

New BVCP survey and engagement events open up, HOP bus service returns to Boulder Junction, a Danish history lesson on how to resist fascism.

Suggest BVCP changes, learn about the Homelessness Strategy Update, prepare for seasonal and temporary closures at recreation centers and pools.

Public hearing on 2025 ballot measures, Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan community-led conversations, tight budgets, "the other N.R.A."

Water and wildfire hardening, a county behavioral health tax, the president decides mental institutions, not housing, will solve homelessness.

Mobile food pantry, new platform for meeting agendas and materials, Council discusses manufactured homes and policies to grow the local economy.

Parking requirements for new developments, polling results, Bike to Work Day, a quick note about hope.