Boulder Beat’s 5 favorite stories of the past 5 years
Friday, January 5, 2024
Prairie dogs did not make the cut
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Opinion: Boulder’s biggest B.S. moments of the past 5 years
Friday, December 29, 2023
A panoply of poppycock
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Boulder Beat’s best community-contributed content
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Local news from readers like you
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Video: CU students camp overnight to secure housing in Boulder
Monday, October 23, 2023
'It just keeps getting harder'
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A 10-minute guide to candidates for Boulder City Council, mayor and school board
Saturday, October 21, 2023
The quick-and-dirty on local candidates
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A 10-minute guide to city, county and state ballot measures
Friday, October 20, 2023
Quick-and-dirty details on local issues
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Picking Boulder’s mayor: How, why and what does it change?
Friday, October 20, 2023
How to use ranked choice voting and how candidates view the role
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A 5-minute guide to Boulder City Council + Mayor candidates
Friday, October 20, 2023
The least info possible to still make an informed decision
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Who’s backing who (and how much are they spending) in the 2023 Boulder elections?
Friday, October 20, 2023
Candidate slates and campaign finance, explained
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Boulder Beat voter guide 2023: Anatomy of election coverage
Friday, October 20, 2023
How Boulder Beat covers candidates and ballot measures
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Opinion: Yes on 302 – Prioritize kids’ safety around schools and paths
Friday, October 20, 2023
Safe Zones 4 Kids puts distance between our children and dangerous items
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Opinion: No on 302 – Boulder cannot displace its way out of homelessness
Friday, October 20, 2023
Safe Zones will not change city's policy or approach, opponents say
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Opinion: Yes on 2A – A win for arts and a win for all Boulderites
Friday, October 20, 2023
Extension would not raise taxes or cut services, advocates say
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Opinion: No on 2A – Restricted funding limits Boulder’s financial flexibility
Friday, October 20, 2023
Collected comments from former elected officials and a City Council gadfly
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Opinion: 1B will fund desperately needed affordable housing without raising taxes
Friday, October 20, 2023
Housing crisis fuels economic, environmental and social problems, advocates note
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City of Boulder Ballot Question 302: Safe Zones 4 Kids
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Ballot measure won’t change Boulder’s approach to encampment removals, city officials say
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City of Boulder Ballot Issue 2A: City Sales and Use Tax Extension (and arts funding)
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Should we keep paying a critical sales tax but put half the money to arts and culture?
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Boulder County Ballot Issue 1A: Open Space Sales and Use Tax Extension and Revenue Change
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Should we keep paying a 0.05% sales tax to fund (primarily) the acquisition of open space?
Boulder County Ballot Issue 1B: Affordable Housing Tax Extension and Revenue Change
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Should Boulder County keep paying a sales tax to fund affordable housing?
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City of Boulder Ballot Question 2B – Elections Administrative Charter Cleanup
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Should Boulder allow more time to gather and process petition signatures?
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Boulder has ‘taken a wrong turn.’ Terri Brncic wants to ‘get it back on track’
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Mom motivated to run by encampments, propane tank explosion near Boulder High
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Jenny Robins: Boulder should support families by supporting kids
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Scout leader wants to establish teen center with mental health services
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Aaron Gabriel Neyer leans into regenerative relationships to solve Boulder’s climate, housing troubles
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Former Google software engineer doesn’t have all the answers but ‘can be part of a team’
Jacques Decalo: Bring back the ‘golden standard’ of environmentalism
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Youngest candidate wants Boulder to be ‘the most sustainable city in the world’
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Silas Atkins takes on Boulder’s political establishment with idealism, lived experience
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Renter, para-educator believes meeting basic needs are key to city’s success
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Waylon Lewis wants to make Boulder fun again
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Well-known local publisher is running on an ‘anti-conflict’ platform
Ryan Schuchard wants to save lives, money and the planet through better transportation
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Transportation Advisory Board member only candidate endorsed by Run on Climate
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Tara Winer has settled into the realities of governing
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Councilwoman is running for re-election on a platform of public safety
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Tina Marquis: To meet Boulder’s challenges, ‘we need to lead together’
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Former school board president has focus on family housing
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Taishya Adams has a vision for Boulder’s ‘just and joyous’ future
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Equity and environment underpin platform for the only council candidate of color
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City Council gives first OK to new rules for police watchdogs — ignoring concerns from current oversight group
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Rewritten ordinance gives city manager the power to pick, remove panelists
Aaron Brockett is ‘already on the ground running’ as Boulder’s mayor
Monday, October 2, 2023
After 8 years on City Council, mayor has a long list of accomplishments
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Councilwoman Nicole Speer is tired of ‘nibbling at the edges’ of Boulder’s big problems
Monday, October 2, 2023
Two-year councilwoman rejects ‘status quo’ leadership of more experienced peers
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Councilman Bob Yates struggles to lead from the bottom
Monday, October 2, 2023
Changing political scene makes for strange bedfellows, shifting priorities
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Paul Tweedlie: Boulder’s self-proclaimed best fisherman runs for mayor
Monday, October 2, 2023
Scotsman wants to ‘preserve the town’ for future generations
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Homelessness in Boulder: What’s new, what’s working — and what’s left to do
Saturday, September 23, 2023
6 takeaways ahead of next week’s city council discussion
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By the numbers: What’s getting built in Boulder?
Friday, September 15, 2023
More than half of new apartments built since 2010 are designated affordable
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Guest opinion: Boulder’s first fully protected intersection inspires celebration, caution
Friday, September 15, 2023
30th and Colorado design runs counter to 'Effective Cycling' principles, Ray Keener writes
Boulder’s leaders make late push on housing policy — and it’s a big one
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Changes to zoning, inclusionary housing programs will be put to a vote this fall
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Letters to the Editor: Election events + Prairie dog problems
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Neighbors give feedback to OSMP; residents invited to candidate forums
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Boulder releases $514.8M budget for 2024
Saturday, September 2, 2023
City spending increases slightly, but staff warns of dwindling sales tax
A People’s History of Louisville and Superior
Saturday, September 2, 2023
The story of these Boulder County towns is one of survival — sometimes
Good as new: Embracing Boulder’s thriving thrifting culture
Saturday, September 2, 2023
From art supplies to vintage clothes, used goods are the eco-friendly choice
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Guest opinion: It’s past time to act on minimum wage in Boulder
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Hold elected officials accountable for their campaign promises, Geof Cahoon writes
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Boulder will not join county in seeking minimum wage increase for 2024
Saturday, August 26, 2023
By 5-4 vote, city council decides to stick with 2025 implementation
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Driver blamed ‘steering difficulty’ in crash that killed USA cyclist Magnus White
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Investigation ongoing into fatal Diagonal collision
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Boulder loosens occupancy limits to pre-1962 levels
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Five unrelated people now allowed to share a home
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Guest opinion: Boulder’s families are struggling. Higher wages are needed — now.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Record and rising levels of need demand urgent action, EFAA writes
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Guest opinion: More time, thought needed in move to higher minimum wage
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Impacts to local businesses should be carefully considered, Boulder Chamber writes
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Coloradans will vote on controversial property tax plan in November
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Prop HH would lower property taxes, limit TABOR refunds
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A people’s history of Boulder County’s mountain towns
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The weird and wonderful worlds of Ward, Nederland, Jamestown and Gold Hill
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CU program that hosted Trump co-conspirator John Eastman to teach about ‘woke’ threats to rule of law
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Todd Zywicki appointed to role at university's conservative Benson Center
Opinion: North Broadway bike lane fails to improve comfort, safety
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
A review of Boulder's newest bike lane, by BBOPer Richard Kiefer
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Yates, Police Oversight Panel cleared in complaints
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Two grievances outstanding from recent rash of filings
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Guest opinion: A positive vision for housing at the Boulder airport
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Parcel could set new standard for walkable neighborhoods
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How (some) council and mayoral candidates are lining up on (some) issues
Friday, June 23, 2023
Raucous Caucus provides glimpse into political positions
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A People’s History of The People’s Republic
Saturday, June 17, 2023
From gold mining to Google, Boulder is ever evolving
Chamber mouse interrupts council discussion on Boulder’s housing crisis
Friday, June 16, 2023
Small rodent remains at large
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PHOTOS: Fans celebrate Denver Nuggets first-ever NBA title
Friday, June 16, 2023
Estimated 750,000 attended Thursday's rally, parade
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Authorities: Marshall Fire caused by Xcel Energy power line, reignited junk burn
Saturday, June 10, 2023
No criminal charges will be filed
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Controversial churches used public schools to establish themselves in Boulder
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Boulderites decry use of government space by for religious services
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Is the rash of recent complaints an attempt to thwart democracy — or an important part of the process?
Friday, June 2, 2023
Boulderites debate what to do in the wake of rising official grievances
COVID inspired a bike boom. Now that it’s over, what’s next?
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Now is the time to make a purchase or schedule repairs
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Opinion: Prioritize pedestrians in Boulder’s public commons
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
For safety's sake, all transportation devices should defer to pedestrians
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Boulder’s Rayback faces blowback for hosting church
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Residents worry about The Well's beliefs on sexuality, gender and politics
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E-bike incentives starting soon in Boulder
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Customers waiting on rebates to start buying, shops say
From the opinion panel: More realistic policies will protect police oversight work
Friday, May 19, 2023
Lighter workload, ordinance fix could help watchdogs be more effective
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After watchdogs stop work, what’s next for police oversight in Boulder?
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Ordinance guiding police oversight to be updated this year
Read more After watchdogs stop work, what’s next for police oversight in Boulder? →
Controlled burns help prevent wildfires. Regulations make them nearly impossible.
Friday, May 12, 2023
Only 18% of planned burns were completed in 2020
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From the opinion panel: Treat the cause, not the symptoms, of meth crisis
Friday, May 12, 2023
Gov't funding of treatment, recovery options is positive step
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Boulder’s cop watchdogs will vote to suspend operations after ouster of member opposed by police chief, union
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Co-chairs: Panel has lost faith in its ability to conduct work
From the opinion panel: Colorado’s lawmakers take on renters’ rights
Friday, May 5, 2023
Newly passed protections aim to level the playing field
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A history of the humble bike saddle (and how to pick the right one)
Friday, May 5, 2023
From hobby horses to ischial spacing, comfort has come a long way
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Marshall Fire homes being rebuilt twice as fast as national post-disaster average
Saturday, April 29, 2023
495 homes countywide have been OK’d to begin construction
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs four gun control bills into law
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Provisions implement waiting period, raises age of purchase
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Opinion: I went to prison. It was one of the safest places I’ve ever been.
Friday, April 28, 2023
Boulder nonprofit brings communication, conflict resolution behind bars
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From the opinion panel: New rules needed for phone-hacking tech
Friday, April 28, 2023
BBOP: Expansion of police power should be paired with increased oversight
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Tennis is booming in Colorado. Can Boulder keep up?
Friday, April 21, 2023
City set to lose 35 courts in next few years
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From the opinion panel: Make the most of Boulder’s limited land
Friday, April 21, 2023
BBOP: Large, vacant lots are rare in the city. Use them well
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Biking Boulderites turn to toilets to increase access, build goodwill
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Strategically placed porta-potties can encourage female riders
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Guest opinions: Point, counterpoint on sanctioned encampments
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Bob Yates v. Bill Sweeney on sanctioned encampments
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Boulder’s cannabis board recommends allowing smoking lounges, other on-site consumption
Friday, April 14, 2023
Hospitality establishments would be limited to 25+, not allowed on Uni Hill
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From the Opinion Panel: Fighting toxic discourse on Nextdoor
Friday, April 14, 2023
Be the change you wish to see online, BBOP writes
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Doubts about Boulder’s FBI partnership reemerge; officials defend task force
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Reports of misconduct in Colorado Springs reinforce criticisms
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Guest opinions: Point, counterpoint on Boulder’s homeless strategies
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Homeless services expert Bill Sweeney takes on Boulder City Councilman Bob Yates
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‘Work in the dark’: Former police watchdogs felt lack of support from city, pushback from Boulder PD
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Police oversight panelists share what worked, what didn’t and what's next
From the Opinion Panel: Rent control is a start, not a cure, for Colorado’s affordable housing crisis
Friday, April 7, 2023
BBOP: Support rent control legislation, but don't stop there
Beloved Boulder mechanic in need of kidney transplant
Friday, March 17, 2023
Boulder business owner, Longmont resident one of 1,130 Coloradans on 3-5 year waitlist
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Food banks brace for surge in demand as COVID-era benefits end
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Average Coloradan set to lose $90 per month
Read more Food banks brace for surge in demand as COVID-era benefits end →
‘Compostable’ plastics no longer able to be composted in Boulder
Thursday, March 2, 2023
City's compost processor stops accepting many products due to contamination
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Boulder County used opioid settlement money to buy controversial phone-hacking tools
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Law enforcement say they are critical to catching drug dealers; privacy experts say they represent an unprecedented, unchecked expansion of police power
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Out of the coal dust: A history of Lafayette
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Mining, labor movement shaped Boulder County town
Here’s how Boulder County is spending its opioid settlement money
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
First round of expenditures focus on existing programs, services
Read more Here’s how Boulder County is spending its opioid settlement money →
What does a failed Colorado River agreement mean for Boulder?
Saturday, February 18, 2023
City is well supplied, officials say, and planning for the future
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Wall Street sees big profits in dwindling Colorado River
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Prices for water rights have increased 1,000% in 20 years
Read more Wall Street sees big profits in dwindling Colorado River →
Boulder’s search for a new police monitor continues
Thursday, February 16, 2023
City passes on three previously identified finalists
Read more Boulder’s search for a new police monitor continues →
Three more complaints filed in Boulder’s police watchdog selection process
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Boulder police officers named in latest complaint
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Boulder parents push for encampment-free ‘safe zones’ around schools
Monday, February 6, 2023
'Safe zones' would allow immediate removal of encampments
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How to heal: Boulder’s youth offer practical guide to community
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Growing Up Boulder, Mayamotion turn healing event into and into how-to
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Boulder’s Realness Project creates safety in — and out — of prison
Friday, February 3, 2023
Nonprofit sponsoring Feb. 22 screening of documentary, The First Step
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Boulder woman named Ms. Wheelchair Colorado
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Jennifer Ochs will compete for national title in advocacy contest
In this cross-country battle of slight seers, which rodent reigns supreme?
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Punxsutawney Phil has fame, fortune and a cult-classic film to his name. But Flatiron Freddy may be the more accurate rodent.
Read more In this cross-country battle of slight seers, which rodent reigns supreme? →
Boulder’s police oversight panel process draws second complaint
Friday, January 27, 2023
Zayd Atkinson accuses city council of improperly delaying vote
Read more Boulder’s police oversight panel process draws second complaint →
Boulder city council OKs new police oversight panelists
Friday, January 27, 2023
Outside counsel appointed to investigate complaint
Read more Boulder city council OKs new police oversight panelists →
Guest opinion: Despite national setback, we’re commemorating Roe in Colorado
Friday, January 20, 2023
Jan. 22 is 50th anniversary of landmark, now-overturned decision
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Boulder Shelter CEO out after three months
Friday, January 20, 2023
Michael Block named as interim chief executive officer
Boulder Police Oversight Panel reaffirms appointees, setting up showdown at city council
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Panel's work will be stalled without new members
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Former Boulder pastor finds new way to shine the light
Friday, January 13, 2023
Pedro Silva: 'There’s a lot more good in the world than we see'
Read more Former Boulder pastor finds new way to shine the light →
‘We can all do better’: Boulder remembers 55 unhoused dead
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Homeless deaths have doubled, tripled in last half of past decade
Read more ‘We can all do better’: Boulder remembers 55 unhoused dead →
Boulder City Council kicks recommended members back to Oversight Panel
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Community concern over appointee prompts pushback, politicization fears
Read more Boulder City Council kicks recommended members back to Oversight Panel →
Boulder PD names 5 officers who failed to investigate ‘large number’ of cases
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Failure to investigate prompted resignation of oversight panelist
Read more Boulder PD names 5 officers who failed to investigate ‘large number’ of cases →
Junie Joseph will keep Boulder council seat as she heads to state House
Monday, December 5, 2022
Joseph will hold two public offices for most of 2023
Read more Junie Joseph will keep Boulder council seat as she heads to state House →
Boulder ‘arts complex’ could cost $100M, take 15 years
Monday, December 5, 2022
Experts recommend reuse of existing buildings
Read more Boulder ‘arts complex’ could cost $100M, take 15 years →
Here’s how Boulder is spending the rest of its ARPA money
Friday, December 2, 2022
Focus on safety net as provider warns of 'very difficult winter' for low-income residents
Read more Here’s how Boulder is spending the rest of its ARPA money →
Founding member of Boulder’s police oversight panel resigns in protest
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Panelists frustrated over lack of transparency, light discipline
Read more Founding member of Boulder’s police oversight panel resigns in protest →
There were 6 taxes on Boulder ballots this fall. All of them passed.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Boulder County voters have OK'ed 15 local and states taxes in past decade, rejected 5
Read more There were 6 taxes on Boulder ballots this fall. All of them passed. →
Joseph’s ascension to state house sets up 11-month vacancy on Boulder City Council
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Boulder's governing body will lose sole member of color
Read more Joseph’s ascension to state house sets up 11-month vacancy on Boulder City Council →
Local (and Unofficial) Election Results 2022
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The winners, losers and too-close-to-call state and local ballot races
An Opinionated Guide to (Local) Election 2022
Friday, October 21, 2022
A collection of arguments for and against local ballot measures
Boulder Beat’s Quick-and-Dirty Guide to Election 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022
Pros, cons and useful information for state and local ballot measures
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6C: Library district formation and mill levy tax
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Should a library district be created and funded by a new property tax?
Read more 6C: Library district formation and mill levy tax →
Opinion: Yes on 6C: A vote for the library district is a vote for improving our community
Saturday, October 15, 2022
City funding, governance has led to cuts in service, staff
Opinion: No on 6C: Library District is a tax increase without accountability
Saturday, October 15, 2022
District would duplicate spending, lack oversight
Read more Opinion: No on 6C: Library District is a tax increase without accountability →
6C: Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Boulder
Saturday, October 15, 2022
¿Debería establecerse un distrito bibliotecario y pagarse con un nuevo impuesto a la propiedad?
2E: Change Regular Municipal Election to Even Years
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Should Boulder move city council elections to even years?
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Opinion: Yes on 2E: To broaden democracy, broaden the vote.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Improving voter turnout is the right move, politically and morally
Read more Opinion: Yes on 2E: To broaden democracy, broaden the vote. →
Opinion: No on 2E: Keep the focus on local issues
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Avoid unintended consequences by keeping our odd-year city council elections
Read more Opinion: No on 2E: Keep the focus on local issues →
2E: Cambio de elecciones municipales ordinarias a años pares
Saturday, October 15, 2022
¿Debería Boulder mover las elecciones del concejo municipal a los años pares?
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Ballot Issue 5A: Boulder Valley School District RE-2 bonds
Friday, October 14, 2022
Should BVSD borrow $350M for two new schools, maintenance and expanded vocational offerings?
Read more Ballot Issue 5A: Boulder Valley School District RE-2 bonds →
Opinion: Yes on 5A: Investing in our schools is investing in our children and our communities
Friday, October 14, 2022
Deteriorating buildings in an evolving economy require immediate attention
Opinion: Yes on 2F: Facts, science and a win-win
Friday, October 14, 2022
Boulder should pursue a land swap and protection from larger storms
Read more Opinion: Yes on 2F: Facts, science and a win-win →
Opinion: Unanswered questions surround BVSD’s bond measure
Friday, October 14, 2022
District shows lack of long-term planning, over-reliance on taxpayers
Read more Opinion: Unanswered questions surround BVSD’s bond measure →
Opinion: No on 2F: Boulder needs flood protection, not endless negotiations
Friday, October 14, 2022
Annexation agreement is the best deal possible
Read more Opinion: No on 2F: Boulder needs flood protection, not endless negotiations →
5A: Distrito Escolar RE-2 de Boulder Valley
Friday, October 14, 2022
¿Debe BVSD pedir prestados $350 millones para mantenimiento, nuevas escuelas y programas vocacionales?
2F: Repeal of Ordinance 8483, regarding the annexation of CU South
Friday, October 14, 2022
Should the annexation of CU South be reversed?
Read more 2F: Repeal of Ordinance 8483, regarding the annexation of CU South →
2F: Derogación de la Ordenanza 8483 respecto de la anexión de CU South
Friday, October 14, 2022
¿Debería derogarse a la anexión de CU South?
Read more 2F: Derogación de la Ordenanza 8483 respecto de la anexión de CU South →
1A: Countywide Wildfire Mitigation Sales and Use Tax and Revenue Change
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Should Boulder County pass a new sales tax to fund wildfire response and prevention?
Read more 1A: Countywide Wildfire Mitigation Sales and Use Tax and Revenue Change →
Opinion: Yes on 1A: Fire risk is increasing; funding and prevention should, too
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Prevention efforts buy time, safety for firefighters
Read more Opinion: Yes on 1A: Fire risk is increasing; funding and prevention should, too →
Opinion: No on 1A: County spending and taxes lack transparency
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Plan for wildfire tax is unclear, critics write
Read more Opinion: No on 1A: County spending and taxes lack transparency →
1A: Impuesto a las ventas y al uso para mitigación de incendios forestales
Thursday, October 13, 2022
¿Debería el condado de Boulder aprobar un nuevo impuesto sobre las ventas para prepararse y combatir los incendios forestales?
Read more 1A: Impuesto a las ventas y al uso para mitigación de incendios forestales →
1B: Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax and Revenue Change
Thursday, October 13, 2022
New sales tax would fund ambulance, fire and search-and-rescue in rural Boulder County
Read more 1B: Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax and Revenue Change →
1B: Impuesto a las ventas y al use para servicios de emergencia y cambio a los ingresos
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Nuevo impuesto sobre las ventas financiaría servicios de ambulancia, bomberos y búsqueda y rescate en el condado rural de Boulder
Read more 1B: Impuesto a las ventas y al use para servicios de emergencia y cambio a los ingresos →
Opinion: Yes on 1B: Tax will fund life-saving services
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Stable funding stream will help with rising costs, demand
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Opinion: No on 1B: Tax is too much, for too long
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Emergency services tax proposal is too broadly written
Read more Opinion: No on 1B: Tax is too much, for too long →
1C: Transportation Sales and Use Tax Extension and Revenue Change
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Should Boulder County voters extend a transportation-funding sales tax?
Read more 1C: Transportation Sales and Use Tax Extension and Revenue Change →
Opinion: Yes on 1C: Boulder County transportation tax is crucial for fighting climate change
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Boulder County's transportation tax funds critical bike, bus infrastructure
Asunto 1C: Extensión del impuesto de compra y venta destinado al transporte, y cambio de ingresos
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
¿Deberían los votantes extender un impuesto de transporte del condado?
Ballot Question 2D – Charter Clarification of Candidate Issues
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Pending mayoral elections requires some charter cleanup
Read more Ballot Question 2D – Charter Clarification of Candidate Issues →
Opinion: Yes on 2D: Changes will help retain essential experience on council
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Proposals reflect current practices and the will of the people
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Opinion: No on 2D: Charter ‘clarifications’ limit choice
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Proposed changes are bad for candidates and voters
Read more Opinion: No on 2D: Charter ‘clarifications’ limit choice →
2D: Aclaración de asuntos sobre candidatos en la Carta Orgánica
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Se necesita limpieza de estatutos para elecciones de alcalde pendientes
Read more 2D: Aclaración de asuntos sobre candidatos en la Carta Orgánica →
Ballot issues 2A, 2B: Climate Tax + Bonds
Monday, October 10, 2022
Should Boulder replace 2 existing taxes with one (higher) tax to fund climate initiatives?
Opinion: Yes on 2A, 2B: Governments (and Boulder) should take the lead on climate change
Monday, October 10, 2022
Climate tax is imperative for planet’s future — and our own
Read more Opinion: Yes on 2A, 2B: Governments (and Boulder) should take the lead on climate change →
Opinion: No on 2A, 2B: Climate tax funds employee paychecks, not carbon reduction
Monday, October 10, 2022
Boulder should invest in direct action, backed by cost-benefit analysis
Read more Opinion: No on 2A, 2B: Climate tax funds employee paychecks, not carbon reduction →
Asuntos 2A y 2B de la boleta de la Ciudad de Boulder – Impuesto Climático (TABOR)
Monday, October 10, 2022
¿Debería Boulder reemplazar 2 impuestos existentes con un impuesto (más alto) para financiar iniciativas climáticas?
Read more Asuntos 2A y 2B de la boleta de la Ciudad de Boulder – Impuesto Climático (TABOR) →
Ballot Question 2C – Repeal of Library Commission and Tax if Library District Created
Monday, October 10, 2022
Measure will clean up city charter if voters OK a library district
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2C: Derogar la Comisión e impuesto para las Bibliotecas si se crea el Distrito Bibliotecario
Monday, October 10, 2022
La medida limpiará los estatutos de la ciudad si los votantes aprueban un distrito bibliotecario
Boulder to stop taxing diapers, menstrual products
Friday, October 7, 2022
Sales tax collection could cease by January 1
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Boulder proposes $513.5M budget for 2023
Friday, September 23, 2022
High inflation hits city spending
From the Opinion Panel: Housing, historic preservation key to Boulder’s evolution
Saturday, September 17, 2022
BBOP: Housing, historic preservation are critical to Boulder's evolution
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From the Opinion Panel: How can we improve local access to mental health care?
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Health care should be a top-down government function, BBOP writes
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These 3 places have ‘zero’ homelessness. Here’s how they did it.
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Built For Zero framework provides pathway for making homelessness ‘brief, rare and non-recurring’
Read more These 3 places have ‘zero’ homelessness. Here’s how they did it. →
From the Opinion Panel: Are changes to Boulder’s growth limits necessary?
Saturday, September 3, 2022
A suite of formal and informal policies keep the city's population low
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Are changes to Boulder’s growth limits necessary? →
Are Boulder’s homeless ‘from here?’ And other FAQ
Saturday, August 27, 2022
78% are from Colorado; 48% from within Boulder County
Read more Are Boulder’s homeless ‘from here?’ And other FAQ →
From the Opinion Panel: How should Boulder reduce water use?
Saturday, August 27, 2022
City should treat water crisis like other climate action, BBOP writes
Read more From the Opinion Panel: How should Boulder reduce water use? →
Homelessness 101: Who, What, When, Where
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Veterans and people of color more likely to be homeless in Boulder County
Homelessness 101: Family Homelessness with EFAA
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Despite improvements, nearly 1,000 children were homeless last year in Boulder County
Homelessness 101: Youth homelessness with Boulder’s TGTHR
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Flow never stops from foster care, criminal justice systems
Read more Homelessness 101: Youth homelessness with Boulder’s TGTHR →
Boulder’s Edie Hooton withdraws from District 10 race
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Boulder politician has served at state capitol since 2017
Read more Boulder’s Edie Hooton withdraws from District 10 race →
City council: Boulder PD reform plan doesn’t go far enough to ‘reimagine policing’
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Police chief asks for extra $4M and 14 more cops amid rising crime
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Boulder gets first look at long-awaited police reform document
Saturday, July 23, 2022
First draft of 'Reimagining Policing' plan released
Read more Boulder gets first look at long-awaited police reform document →
To combat increasing wildfires, Boulder will ask for bigger climate tax
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Proposed climate tax would replace two existing taxes, raise $6.5M in first year
Read more To combat increasing wildfires, Boulder will ask for bigger climate tax →
From the Opinion Panel: Is compulsory voting the answer to ailing democracy?
Saturday, July 23, 2022
BBOP explores the benefits and limitations of mandatory voting
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Is compulsory voting the answer to ailing democracy? →
Yates’ private newsletter prompts debate at Boulder city council
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Council will consider 'aspirational' code of conduct
Read more Yates’ private newsletter prompts debate at Boulder city council →
Boulder city council plans return to in-person meetings — for good
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Meetings will be back in chambers once COVID cases drop
Read more Boulder city council plans return to in-person meetings — for good →
Boulder pays out another $1M-plus settlement for police action
Friday, July 15, 2022
A roundup of city council action for the week of July 11
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(Guest Opinion) Boulder’s encampment strategy: Shifting policy or shifting people?
Friday, July 15, 2022
Boulder's $3M approach is failing on all fronts, Adam Swetlik writes
Read more (Guest Opinion) Boulder’s encampment strategy: Shifting policy or shifting people? →
Guest opinion: Boulder’s food tax rebate is great — if people knew about it
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Money is available to offset cost of groceries, Timothy Thomas writes
Read more Guest opinion: Boulder’s food tax rebate is great — if people knew about it →
Boulder asks judge to dismiss ACLU suit over camping ban
Thursday, June 23, 2022
City warns of 'permanent tent cities' if laws are overturned
Read more Boulder asks judge to dismiss ACLU suit over camping ban →
Boulder has a racial equity tool. But it’s too white to use it.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Outdoor dining extension fails to solicit diverse feedback
Read more Boulder has a racial equity tool. But it’s too white to use it. →
From the Opinion Panel: City of Boulder sued over blanket and tent ban
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
BBOP: Ticketing unhoused people when shelter is full must stop
Read more From the Opinion Panel: City of Boulder sued over blanket and tent ban →
Boulder’s ambassadors are keeping businesses happy — and modeling a compassionate, effective approach to homelessness
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Downtown asking for more money, expanded team
From the Opinion Panel: Police use of force
Saturday, June 18, 2022
BBOP: Greater transparency key to community buy-in
Boulder releases amended version of agreement with FBI
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Boulder officer will follow city policies while working on anti-terrorism efforts
Read more Boulder releases amended version of agreement with FBI →
What is Boulder’s city council up to this summer?
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Policing, homelessness and more on tap this summer
Read more What is Boulder’s city council up to this summer? →
One year into $3M homeless removal strategy, camps continue to proliferate
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Number of camps, tents is increasing, staff report
Read more One year into $3M homeless removal strategy, camps continue to proliferate →
Meet your candidates for Boulder County Commissioner
Friday, June 10, 2022
With no Republican challenger, Democratic primary election June 28 will decide next commissioner
Read more Meet your candidates for Boulder County Commissioner →
For the first time in 20 years, Boulder County will have a new sheriff
Friday, June 10, 2022
Louisville Police Chief battling hand-picked replacement in Democratic primary
Read more For the first time in 20 years, Boulder County will have a new sheriff →
Guest opinion: For Pride, learn to be an ally to your Bi+ neighbors
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Bisexuality is often misunderstood and overlooked, write Neesha Schnepf and Nicole Speer
Read more Guest opinion: For Pride, learn to be an ally to your Bi+ neighbors →
In wake of mass shootings, Boulder County towns pass gun control laws
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Elected officials in Boulder, Louisville, Superior unanimously back new restrictions
Read more In wake of mass shootings, Boulder County towns pass gun control laws →
From the Opinion Panel: Gun violence prevention in Boulder
Saturday, June 4, 2022
BBOP: Gun control played a role in the historic West, and is crucial for a better future
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Gun violence prevention in Boulder →
During AANHPI Heritage Month, remembering Linda Miyamoto-Salas – a Boulder County first
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Linda Miyamoto-Salas was the first person of color elected to county-wide office, Peter Salas writes
Read more During AANHPI Heritage Month, remembering Linda Miyamoto-Salas – a Boulder County first →
Boulder’s economy still in post-COVID recovery
Saturday, May 28, 2022
CU economist: Slowdown could become recession next year
Hours after Texas elementary school shooting, Boulder leaders give first OK to gun control laws
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Public hearing, final vote June 7
Where should poor people be allowed to live?
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Dual debates on housing, homelessness highlight disparities
Guest opinion: When discussing move to even-year elections, language matters
Friday, May 20, 2022
Voter drop-off is not disenfranchisement, writes Celeste Landry
Read more Guest opinion: When discussing move to even-year elections, language matters →
City council contends with even-year elections, COVID infections
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Move to even-year elections could increase turnout by nearly a third
Read more City council contends with even-year elections, COVID infections →
A deeper look at Boulder’s gun control measures
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Assault weapons ban redo includes waiting period for purchase, concealed carry restrictions
2 test positive for COVID after in-person Boulder City Council meetings
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Number of hospitalizations doubled this week, but wave still low
Read more 2 test positive for COVID after in-person Boulder City Council meetings →
From the Opinion Panel: How should we prepare for the Boulder of the future?
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Housing and water use are two major issues for the future, Ted Rockwell and Doug Hamilton write
Read more From the Opinion Panel: How should we prepare for the Boulder of the future? →
Three-hour public hearing planned for Boulder’s proposed gun control laws
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Also this week: Boulder County governments again eyeing higher minimum wage
Read more Three-hour public hearing planned for Boulder’s proposed gun control laws →
Are Boulder’s winds changing along with the climate?
Saturday, April 30, 2022
This April appears windier than most, but link to climate change still needs study
Read more Are Boulder’s winds changing along with the climate? →
As Boulder County burns, a new focus on fire resilience
Saturday, April 30, 2022
CU fire ecologist: 'It's the new normal for the next 100 years or so'
Read more As Boulder County burns, a new focus on fire resilience →
From the Opinion Panel: Implementing Boulder’s Racial Equity Plan
Saturday, April 30, 2022
BBOP: Plan must be followed by action, more inclusion
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Implementing Boulder’s Racial Equity Plan →
From the Opinion Panel: East Boulder’s new subcommunity plan
Saturday, April 23, 2022
BBOP: East Boulder has the potential to meet so many city goals
Read more From the Opinion Panel: East Boulder’s new subcommunity plan →
City council talks fires, flood and outdoor dining
Saturday, April 23, 2022
West Pearl closure may continue; outdoor dining definitely will
Read more City council talks fires, flood and outdoor dining →
Guest opinion: The data is clear — crime is up in Boulder
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Those who understand statistics know crime is up in Boulder, Teddy Weverka writes
Read more Guest opinion: The data is clear — crime is up in Boulder →
Are Boulder’s post-Marshall Fire rent hikes price gouging, or business as usual?
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Post Marshall Fire, no clear rules against rental price gouging
Read more Are Boulder’s post-Marshall Fire rent hikes price gouging, or business as usual? →
From the Opinion Panel: Outdoor dining in downtown Boulder
Saturday, April 16, 2022
BBOP: Car-free spaces are the way of the future
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Outdoor dining in downtown Boulder →
Pie, pancakes and love: Longtime owner of Boulder’s Walnut Cafe sells to employees
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Dana Derichsweiler created a cultural institution and safe haven for Boulder's LGBTQ residents
Read more Pie, pancakes and love: Longtime owner of Boulder’s Walnut Cafe sells to employees →
From the Opinion Panel: Home ownership for the middle class in Boulder
Saturday, April 9, 2022
BBOP members Ted Rockwell and Doug Hamilton talk housing challenges, solutions
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Home ownership for the middle class in Boulder →
Council, commissioners disagree on library district
Thursday, April 7, 2022
District advocates vow to take formation, funding questions to voters
Read more Council, commissioners disagree on library district →
Lawsuit reveals more about Boulder police’s use of force
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Police officers pulled weapons 10 times per month, on average
Read more Lawsuit reveals more about Boulder police’s use of force →
Crime is up in Boulder. But it’s complicated.
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Why age matters, will more cops lower crime? and other common questions answered
From the Opinion Panel: Reduced bus service in Boulder
Saturday, April 2, 2022
BBOP: RTD's plans bad for Boulderites and the environment
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Reduced bus service in Boulder →
Letters to the editor: Library district
Friday, April 1, 2022
Library needs can be met within city of Boulder budget, readers write
Guest opinion: Boulder crime data should be reported responsibly
Friday, April 1, 2022
Mason Roberts, Jeremy Reynolds: Presentation by police lacked much-needed context
Read more Guest opinion: Boulder crime data should be reported responsibly →
Guest opinion: RTD cuts one of many barriers to accessibility
Friday, April 1, 2022
Significant barriers exist for transit users, Center for People with Disabilities writes
Read more Guest opinion: RTD cuts one of many barriers to accessibility →
Big changes coming to Boulder’s bus routes
Saturday, March 19, 2022
9 routes being wholly or partially discontinued; 8 being restored or expanded
From the Opinion Panel: Daytime shelter for the unhoused
Friday, March 18, 2022
BBOP: Day shelter, affordable housing needed to address and help prevent homelessness
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Daytime shelter for the unhoused →
Boulder spends $4M more in ARPA money
Thursday, March 17, 2022
City council this week: Budget adjustments, library details, Marshall Fire wind storm spending
It’s a hump. It’s a bump. It’s a speed kidney.
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Boulder's anti-speeding devices do a good job at slowing drivers down, but problems persist on bigger, busier streets
From the Opinion Panel: Forming a Library District
Saturday, March 12, 2022
BBOP members Ambika Kamath, Mike Chiropolos and Claudia Hanson Thiem weigh the potential benefits, pitfalls of a library district
Read more From the Opinion Panel: Forming a Library District →
Twenty is Plenty didn’t slow drivers down. It wasn’t supposed to.
Friday, March 11, 2022
Report: Lowering speed limits in Boulder's neighborhoods did not lower average speeds
Read more Twenty is Plenty didn’t slow drivers down. It wasn’t supposed to. →
CU students, Progressive backers appointed to Boulder’s citizen boards
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Mayor's daughter among political appointees
Read more CU students, Progressive backers appointed to Boulder’s citizen boards →
City council this week: Boulder’s (questionable) crime wave
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Skeptical council questions crime statistics
Read more City council this week: Boulder’s (questionable) crime wave →
Boulder cops drew guns on people 90 times last year
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Use of force declined 17% from 2020-2021; tasers being used more as guns drawn less
Read more Boulder cops drew guns on people 90 times last year →
Boulder proposes suite of gun control legislation
Saturday, February 12, 2022
City council considers reimplementation of 2018 assault weapons ban
Read more Boulder proposes suite of gun control legislation →
Boulder police agreement with ICE delayed but still in progress
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Formal agreement being massaged to allay community concerns, officials say
Read more Boulder police agreement with ICE delayed but still in progress →
6-3 council approves joint FBI, Boulder police anti-terror work
Saturday, February 5, 2022
NAACP objects to agreement over historic monitoring, abuse of Black activists
Read more 6-3 council approves joint FBI, Boulder police anti-terror work →
Boulder proposing guaranteed income pilot program
Saturday, January 29, 2022
ARPA funds will provide cash assistance — no strings attached — to low-income Boulderites
Read more Boulder proposing guaranteed income pilot program →
Committee makes recommendations for Boulder library district
Friday, January 28, 2022
Advisory group proposes up to $19M property tax to fund new Boulder Public Library district
Read more Committee makes recommendations for Boulder library district →
Boulder plans online petitioning changes in 2022, ’23
Thursday, January 27, 2022
City working on alternatives to much-maligned need for phone number to sign online petitions
Read more Boulder plans online petitioning changes in 2022, ’23 →
Boulder clerk finds ‘probable cause’ of campaign finance violations
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Hearings scheduled to determine whether Steve Rosenblum should have claimed legal costs as campaign expense
Read more Boulder clerk finds ‘probable cause’ of campaign finance violations →
City of Boulder has 16% turnover, with 100 vacant jobs
Saturday, January 22, 2022
50% more city employees left or lost jobs last year than in pre-pandemic 2019
Read more City of Boulder has 16% turnover, with 100 vacant jobs →
Guest opinion: Boulder’s staffing challenges reflect decades of decisions
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Budget policies, culture of blame contribute to low morale and high turnover, councilwoman Nicole Speer writes
Read more Guest opinion: Boulder’s staffing challenges reflect decades of decisions →
Providers lay out ‘Vision Zero’ for homelessness. But they need Boulder’s help to realize it.
Friday, January 21, 2022
Politics, staffing stand in the way of service expansion for people living unsheltered
Record number of falcons fledged in Boulder’s Flatirons last year
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Closures, collaboration with climbing community credited in species' success
Read more Record number of falcons fledged in Boulder’s Flatirons last year →
Guest opinion: The housing Boulder refused to build
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Opposition to developing housing leads to bigger, more expensive homes on key corridor, writes Eric Budd
Read more Guest opinion: The housing Boulder refused to build →
Boulder to pay $95K to Black man arrested while filming ex-officer
Sunday, January 2, 2022
City has twice settled with Black men confronted by Boulder police officers in 2019
Read more Boulder to pay $95K to Black man arrested while filming ex-officer →
Report: Jessica Aldama died after stillborn delivery in homeless encampment
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Unhoused woman was ticketed for camping, having a tent one month before death
Read more Report: Jessica Aldama died after stillborn delivery in homeless encampment →
As Boulder mourns unhoused dead, community awaits answers on Jessica Aldama’s last days
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Boulder won't answer questions on death of unhoused woman, baby until autopsy is complete
Read more As Boulder mourns unhoused dead, community awaits answers on Jessica Aldama’s last days →
(Un)Civil Discourse: A collaboration with Boulder Weekly
Friday, December 10, 2021
This year’s election tactics divided an already polarized Boulder. Can civility be brought back into local politics — and should it?
Read more (Un)Civil Discourse: A collaboration with Boulder Weekly →
Guest opinion: Media should model civil discourse
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Daily Camera refused to run critical piece, then removed writer
Read more Guest opinion: Media should model civil discourse →
Boulder’s leaders want more housing. Rules, reality stand in their way.
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Why does Boulder have so many luxury homes? Planned Spruce housing offers answers
Read more Boulder’s leaders want more housing. Rules, reality stand in their way. →
Guest opinion: Forget the views. Build more housing in Boulder.
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Climate, housing crises create need to maximize land at 2054 Spruce, Grace Peng writes
Read more Guest opinion: Forget the views. Build more housing in Boulder. →
Despite push, Boulder may not halt occupancy evictions
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Councilwoman request rescinded after city says it's already not evicting over-occupied tenants
Read more Despite push, Boulder may not halt occupancy evictions →
Report reveals 2 other fetal deaths among Boulder County’s unhoused
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Deaths from hypothermia doubled last year, coroner's data shows
Read more Report reveals 2 other fetal deaths among Boulder County’s unhoused →
After 8 years, Boulder finally proposes fracking rules
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Temporary ban on oil and gas drilling first passed in 2013
Read more After 8 years, Boulder finally proposes fracking rules →
Letter from the editor: Ableism and an apology
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
In assessing candidates for city council, Boulder Beat too narrowly defined ability
Boulderites rejected occupancy limit reform. It may happen anyway.
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Councilman who opposed Bedrooms' ballot measure vows to lead change
Read more Boulderites rejected occupancy limit reform. It may happen anyway. →
Boulder poised for progressive majority on city council
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Fur ban too close to call; Bedrooms organizers yet to concede
Read more Boulder poised for progressive majority on city council →
Election results 2021
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Live and latest numbers for city of Boulder election
Boulder proposes higher parking prices, fines
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Boulder city council recap and preview, Oct. 19-26
Guest opinion: A better way to report election results
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Show how many voters picked city council candidates, League of Women Voters urges
Read more Guest opinion: A better way to report election results →
Guest Opinion: Disability isn’t always easy to see
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Up to 10% of Americans have invisible disability, writes Fred Hobbs
Read more Guest Opinion: Disability isn’t always easy to see →
Boulder’s budget (mostly) recovered from COVID cuts
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Spending, services nearly restored to pre-pandemic levels
Read more Boulder’s budget (mostly) recovered from COVID cuts →
More than $200K donated to Boulder election causes, candidates so far
Monday, October 11, 2021
Two issue campaigns account for one-fifth of total spending
Read more More than $200K donated to Boulder election causes, candidates so far →
What are slates, anyway? Who’s backing who in Boulder council election
Friday, October 8, 2021
Local races are nonpartisan, but political players still pick favorites
Read more What are slates, anyway? Who’s backing who in Boulder council election →
Guest opinion: Decline to sign referendum petition overturning council’s vote on CU South
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Referendum petition would undercut crucial flood protection, Kathie Joyner writes
Who is Safer Boulder? An investigation with Boulder Weekly
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Leaks reveal widespread yearslong political organizing efforts
Read more Who is Safer Boulder? An investigation with Boulder Weekly →
Boulder Shelter to rebrand following director’s departure
Friday, September 24, 2021
Greg Harms to resign this fall after 19 years leading homeless shelter
Read more Boulder Shelter to rebrand following director’s departure →
Asunto 2L – Aclaración de firmas para peticiones
Friday, September 24, 2021
¿Las reglas referentes a la cantidad de firmas para una petición deberían ser uniformes en Boulder?
Read more Asunto 2L – Aclaración de firmas para peticiones →
Propuesta 300 – Las habitaciones son para las personas
Friday, September 24, 2021
¿Deberían cambiar las reglas de Boulder referentes a inquilinos que viven juntos sin ser parientes?
Read more Propuesta 300 – Las habitaciones son para las personas →
Propuesta 301 – Acto de Vestimenta Humana
Friday, September 24, 2021
¿Debería Boulder prohibir las pieles?
Asunto 2M – Calendario de pagos del consejo
Friday, September 24, 2021
¿Debería pagarse al consejo en un horario regular, en lugar de por reunión?
Ballot Question 300 – Bedrooms Are For People
Friday, September 24, 2021
Should Boulder change its rules for unrelated renters living together?
Ballot Question 2M – City council pay schedule
Friday, September 24, 2021
Should council be paid on a regular schedule, rather than per meeting?
Ballot question 2L – Clarification of Signatures for Petitions
Friday, September 24, 2021
Should rules around petition signatures be made uniform in Boulder’s charter?
Read more Ballot question 2L – Clarification of Signatures for Petitions →
Greg Harms to resign as head of Boulder Shelter
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Executive director has been in post for 19 years
Boulder city council approves annexation of CU South
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
6-1 vote passes on emergency, paving way for flood mitigation to continue
Read more Boulder city council approves annexation of CU South →
Ballot Question 302 – Let the Voters Decide on Annexation of CU South
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Citizen petition is irrelevant, city officials say
Read more Ballot Question 302 – Let the Voters Decide on Annexation of CU South →
Steve Rosenblum desea dejar atrás el bagaje de Boulder. ¿Puede él superar su propio bagaje?
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
El electorado tendrá que considerar la retórica de este gestor financiero con respecto a personas sin hogar
Propuesta 302 – Dejar que el electorado decida la incorporación de la zona sur de la Universidad de Colorado
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
La petición de la población es irrelevante, afirman los políticos
Steve Rosenblum wants to move past Boulder’s baggage. Can he overcome his own?
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Voters will have to weigh financial manager’s rhetoric on homelessness
Read more Steve Rosenblum wants to move past Boulder’s baggage. Can he overcome his own? →
Asunto 2K – Subcomités del Consejo
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
¿El concejo debería formalizar las reglas para formar subcomités?
Asuntos 2I y 2J: Impuesto para la comunidad, cultura, resiliencia y seguridad
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
¿La población de Boulder debería seguir pagando un impuesto a las ventas para financiar la infraestructura de la ciudad?
Read more Asuntos 2I y 2J: Impuesto para la comunidad, cultura, resiliencia y seguridad →
Ballot Question 2K – Council subcommittees
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Should council formalize rules for forming subcommittees?
Ballot issues 2I and 2J – Community, Culture, Resilience and Safety tax extension, bond issuance
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Should Boulderites keep paying a sales tax to fund infrastructure?
Michael Christy quiere salvar a Boulder de sí mismo
Friday, September 17, 2021
Abogado, mediador considera que la división y polarización son un gran problema
Read more Michael Christy quiere salvar a Boulder de sí mismo →
Matt Benjamin espera que la tercera sea la vencida
Friday, September 17, 2021
Candidato por segunda vez quiere cambiar el sistema desde adentro
Read more Matt Benjamin espera que la tercera sea la vencida →
Matt Benjamin hopes the third time’s the charm
Friday, September 17, 2021
Two-time hopeful wants to change the system from the inside
Michael Christy wants to save Boulder from itself
Friday, September 17, 2021
Lawyer, mediator sees division, polarization as big problem
Read more Michael Christy wants to save Boulder from itself →
Para Lauren Folkerts, la comunidad es el ingrediente mágico
Thursday, September 16, 2021
La vivienda y el clima entrelazados en la candidatura de una arquitecta
Read more Para Lauren Folkerts, la comunidad es el ingrediente mágico →
Jacques Decalo no tiene miedo de ser radical
Thursday, September 16, 2021
El candidato más joven cree que el concejo necesita un empujón en temas climáticos y de vivienda
Jacques Decalo is not afraid to be extreme
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Youngest candidate thinks council needs a push on climate, housing
For Lauren Folkerts, community is the magic ingredient
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Housing, climate woven throughout architect’s platform
Read more For Lauren Folkerts, community is the magic ingredient →
Dr. Nicole Speer: Permitir que la equidad guíe la toma de decisiones en Boulder
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Vivienda e inclusión son las únicas prioridades para la directora de investigación
Read more Dr. Nicole Speer: Permitir que la equidad guíe la toma de decisiones en Boulder →
Dr. Nicole Speer: Let equity drive Boulder’s decision-making
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Housing, inclusion are sole priorities for research director
Read more Dr. Nicole Speer: Let equity drive Boulder’s decision-making →
Mark Wallach quiere (más o menos) continuar ’empujando la roca cuesta arriba’
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Concejal durante un mandato, es el único titular que busca ser reelegido
Read more Mark Wallach quiere (más o menos) continuar ’empujando la roca cuesta arriba’ →
Para David Takahashi, todo gira alrededor del clima y la comunidad
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Partidario de la municipalización quiere devolver el gobierno al pueblo
Read more Para David Takahashi, todo gira alrededor del clima y la comunidad →
Mark Wallach wants to keep pushing ‘the rock up the hill’
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
One-term councilman is only incumbent seeking re-election
Read more Mark Wallach wants to keep pushing ‘the rock up the hill’ →
For David Takahashi, it all comes back to climate, community
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Muni proponent wants to give government back to people
Read more For David Takahashi, it all comes back to climate, community →
Tara Winer se esfuerza por encontrar un balance en Boulder
Monday, September 13, 2021
Empresaria y miembro de mesa directiva trae experiencia empresarial y municipal
Read more Tara Winer se esfuerza por encontrar un balance en Boulder →
Dan Williams wants Boulder’s ‘reality to match our rhetoric’
Monday, September 13, 2021
Local attorney centers social justice in campaign
Read more Dan Williams wants Boulder’s ‘reality to match our rhetoric’ →
Tara Winer strives for balance in Boulder
Monday, September 13, 2021
Business owner, board member brings skill, experience
Dan Williams desea que ‘la realidad de Boulder corresponda a nuestra retórica’
Monday, September 13, 2021
Abogado local prioriza la justicia social
Read more Dan Williams desea que ‘la realidad de Boulder corresponda a nuestra retórica’ →
City: Homeless camp removals not working yet, but full enforcement yet to begin
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Frequency will increase after full in-house team is hired, city says
Read more City: Homeless camp removals not working yet, but full enforcement yet to begin →
Two Boulder council members will not vote on CU South annexation
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Bob Yates, Junie Joseph recuse themselves over past paid gigs with university
Read more Two Boulder council members will not vote on CU South annexation →
Opinion: Why Imagine! is requiring employees to get the COVID vaccine
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Nonprofit urges community to protect the most vulnerable
Read more Opinion: Why Imagine! is requiring employees to get the COVID vaccine →
Even Boulder’s best-paid employees can’t find homes in the city
Friday, July 30, 2021
Boulder may no longer require top attorneys, judges to reside in city limits
Read more Even Boulder’s best-paid employees can’t find homes in the city →
Indoor mask use recommended for Boulder County residents — vaccinated or not
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
95.5% of new cases are among unvaccinated residents
Read more Indoor mask use recommended for Boulder County residents — vaccinated or not →
Homeless providers: Resource fair shows need for centralized services
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Veterans, other unhoused individuals connect with resources at recent fair
Read more Homeless providers: Resource fair shows need for centralized services →
Boulder bans tents on all city land, allowing immediate removal
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Encampments will still require 72-hour notice, city officials say
Read more Boulder bans tents on all city land, allowing immediate removal →
City, citizens offer competing visions as CU South annexation looms
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Voters may face irrelevant measure on fall ballots
Read more City, citizens offer competing visions as CU South annexation looms →
What has Boulder’s city council accomplished so far?
Thursday, July 15, 2021
A lot, actually.
Read more What has Boulder’s city council accomplished so far? →
After decade of decline, (partial) plans for Boulder’s Diagonal Plaza
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Housing, park and small retail space proposed for vacant lots, buildings
Read more After decade of decline, (partial) plans for Boulder’s Diagonal Plaza →
Slightly less Raucous Caucus offers look at potential council candidates
Thursday, June 24, 2021
At least 12 people vying for 5 open spots on Boulder's governing body
Read more Slightly less Raucous Caucus offers look at potential council candidates →
City attorney finalists navigate Boulder politics, policy questions
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Breena Ming, Adam Mingal answer Boulderite's questions in public meeting
Read more City attorney finalists navigate Boulder politics, policy questions →
Bedrooms petition makes Boulder ballots
Friday, June 18, 2021
Citizen initiative to amend Boulder's occupancy limits heading to voters
Boulder names city attorney finalists
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
City's top two attorneys leave in June, continuing high-level turnover
‘Time for a reset’: Boulder moves toward ‘new paradigm’ on climate change
Saturday, June 12, 2021
City council embraces new approach, pressures Xcel to keep pace
Read more ‘Time for a reset’: Boulder moves toward ‘new paradigm’ on climate change →
Boulder pot shops push back on proposed vape tax expansion
Friday, June 11, 2021
Tax was passed to curb teen tobacco use — with marijuana exempt. Now staff want to change that.
Read more Boulder pot shops push back on proposed vape tax expansion →
Boulder shifts strategy, eyes more aggressive climate goals
Saturday, June 5, 2021
City: Failure of past efforts to fight climate change are "increasingly obvious"
Read more Boulder shifts strategy, eyes more aggressive climate goals →
Boulder will start counting emissions from in-commuting workers
Friday, June 4, 2021
City emissions could be double previous estimates
Read more Boulder will start counting emissions from in-commuting workers →
GUEST POST: Spanish-speaking mothers demand healthier food from SVVSD
Friday, June 4, 2021
District fails to provide meaningful language access
Read more GUEST POST: Spanish-speaking mothers demand healthier food from SVVSD →
No new taxes this year, Boulder city council decides
Saturday, May 29, 2021
There will be a sales tax extension on November ballots to pay for critical infrastructure
Read more No new taxes this year, Boulder city council decides →
Boulder’s Settlers Park will (finally) be renamed
Friday, May 28, 2021
The Peoples' Crossing, proposed by tribal nations, could be adopted this year
Read more Boulder’s Settlers Park will (finally) be renamed →
Boulder exploring new taxes, fees as revenues falter
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Nearly $14 million in city taxes set to expire within 3 years, adding to Boulder's ongoing budget woes
Read more Boulder exploring new taxes, fees as revenues falter →
Boulder takes definitive step toward library district
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Council resolution, tax vote on tap for 2022
Read more Boulder takes definitive step toward library district →
Boulder leaders struggle with when, how to get back to business
Saturday, May 15, 2021
City council will resume in-person meetings July 13
Read more Boulder leaders struggle with when, how to get back to business →
Guest Opinion: For Boulder housing, doing nothing is doing harm
Friday, May 14, 2021
Empty rooms and occupancy limits push up cost of living, Bedrooms Are For People volunteer argues
Read more Guest Opinion: For Boulder housing, doing nothing is doing harm →
Family, veteran and young adult homelessness growing in Boulder County
Friday, May 7, 2021
Annual data share set for Tuesday, as city council considers new rules against unsheltered living
Read more Family, veteran and young adult homelessness growing in Boulder County →
Boulder’s unhoused have ‘lost hope’ in the system, providers say
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Survey, interviews offer glimpse into why so many homeless residents don't access services
Read more Boulder’s unhoused have ‘lost hope’ in the system, providers say →
As ‘hundreds’ wait for housing, Boulder will spend $3M removing camps
Friday, April 30, 2021
City council next week considering rules to discourage unsheltered living
Read more As ‘hundreds’ wait for housing, Boulder will spend $3M removing camps →
Boulder’s post-COVID economic recovery lagging
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
$6-$9M deficit projected for 2021; full service restoration won't happen this year
Survey: 90% of Boulder’s unhoused residents want housing
Saturday, April 24, 2021
City council to consider staff-suggested $2.7M enforcement package
Read more Survey: 90% of Boulder’s unhoused residents want housing →
Petitioners opt for old-school paper and pen over Boulder’s online system
Friday, April 23, 2021
Extended process deters campaigns, would-be signers
Read more Petitioners opt for old-school paper and pen over Boulder’s online system →
CU South annexation: A primer
Saturday, April 17, 2021
As CU South annexation nears, a reminder of how Boulder got here — and what's ahead
Boulder County looks to vaccines to win ‘race against’ COVID variants
Friday, April 16, 2021
County plans to erase all restrictions in mid-May
Read more Boulder County looks to vaccines to win ‘race against’ COVID variants →
The ache and the anger: Boulderites look back on a year of COVID
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
One year later, local residents look back at months of lockdown — and ahead at what's to come
Read more The ache and the anger: Boulderites look back on a year of COVID →
Boulder changes tune on jail reform bill
Saturday, April 10, 2021
City will support SB21-62, with slight changes
Boulder’s ‘vaccine angel’ has helped over 300 people find appointments
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Kate Livingston started by helping her parents. Now, she's found spots for friends, family and complete strangers.
Read more Boulder’s ‘vaccine angel’ has helped over 300 people find appointments →
Leaders vow to pursue gun control, mental health tax at emotional council meeting
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Rep. Judy Amabile: Boulder County will pursue mental health tax in 2022
Read more Leaders vow to pursue gun control, mental health tax at emotional council meeting →
Boulder becomes epicenter of fight against criminal justice reform
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Amid rising crime, downtown businesses oppose bill to end cash bail, arrests for low-level crimes
Read more Boulder becomes epicenter of fight against criminal justice reform →
Another density skeptic appointed to Boulder’s Planning Board
Friday, March 19, 2021
Group in charge of reviewing developments still lacks design professional
Read more Another density skeptic appointed to Boulder’s Planning Board →
Nuria-Rivera Vandermyde Boulder-bound as unanimous pick for city manager
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Native Puerto Rican will be first Latina to lead Boulder; will start May 10
Read more Nuria-Rivera Vandermyde Boulder-bound as unanimous pick for city manager →
City manager finalists face divided Boulderites’ questions, concerns
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Top candidates address homelessness, policing, public engagement
Read more City manager finalists face divided Boulderites’ questions, concerns →
PUC rejects Boulderite’s bid to toss Xcel franchise
Friday, February 26, 2021
Ex-city council member alleged franchise agreement violated Boulder's charter
Read more PUC rejects Boulderite’s bid to toss Xcel franchise →
No library district this year, Boulder council (informally) decides
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Council fears two taxes on the ballot will doom capital-funding effort
Read more No library district this year, Boulder council (informally) decides →
Boulder reveals city manager finalists
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Both candidates are deputy city managers in much bigger cities
Boulder: No records, receipts of cops’ cash-raising can drive
Friday, February 19, 2021
$39K in this year's budget reportedly came from 1990s-era recycling effort
Read more Boulder: No records, receipts of cops’ cash-raising can drive →
Boulder will (again) weigh sanctioned camping for unhoused residents
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Discussion will be paired with decisions on more enforcement
Read more Boulder will (again) weigh sanctioned camping for unhoused residents →
Letter to the Editor: Boulder is stuck on sales tax
Monday, February 15, 2021
Continued reliance on regressive sales tax hurts Boulderites, city budget
Read more Letter to the Editor: Boulder is stuck on sales tax →
Housing, land use policy references retained in Boulder’s racial equity plan
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Despite council discomfort, racial equity plan doubles down on role Boulder's exclusionary zoning plays in racism
Read more Housing, land use policy references retained in Boulder’s racial equity plan →
Boulder weighs 10-20 year tax extension to fund $307M in key city services
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
10-20 year Community, Culture, Safety Tax extension could be on ballots this fall
Read more Boulder weighs 10-20 year tax extension to fund $307M in key city services →
Boulder looks to ‘re-imagine’ policing — and they want your help
Monday, February 8, 2021
Public asked to describe their 'ideal police department'
Read more Boulder looks to ‘re-imagine’ policing — and they want your help →
Working outside the system, providers offer glimpse into needs of unhoused
Friday, February 5, 2021
Despite empty shelter beds, dozens seek services elsewhere
Read more Working outside the system, providers offer glimpse into needs of unhoused →
Boulder councilwoman criticized for comments on Holocaust, prairie dogs
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Mirabai Nagle again facing backlash for remarks; anti-hate group not assuaged by apology
Read more Boulder councilwoman criticized for comments on Holocaust, prairie dogs →
Problems plague early tests of Boulder’s online petition system
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Citizen group weary of being first real-world test of nascent technology
Read more Problems plague early tests of Boulder’s online petition system →
What does it take to use Boulder’s new online petitioning system?
Friday, January 29, 2021
A step-by-step walkthrough of how to use Boulder Direct Democracy Online
Read more What does it take to use Boulder’s new online petitioning system? →
Boulder seats inaugural police oversight panel
Friday, January 29, 2021
City council unanimously accepts recommendations
Boulder’s homelessness language to get critical look
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Human Relations Commission suggests broad analysis
Read more Boulder’s homelessness language to get critical look →
Boulder rejects mandatory minimums; homeless sweeps will continue
Thursday, January 21, 2021
More cops and courts not a solution, say prosecutor, police chief
Read more Boulder rejects mandatory minimums; homeless sweeps will continue →
Boulder recommends mandatory minimum sentences for homeless campers
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Increased enforcement, deterrent actions would cost more than $1 million
Read more Boulder recommends mandatory minimum sentences for homeless campers →
Boulder boards ask for action on homelessness
Monday, January 11, 2021
Some ask for action on encampments; others allege Boulder is violating rights of unhoused
Boulder hiring supervisor to oversee sweeps of homeless camps
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Position has been planned for years, utility director says; salary starts at $70K
Read more Boulder hiring supervisor to oversee sweeps of homeless camps →
Safe parking for unhoused coming to Boulder, by way of Longmont
Friday, January 8, 2021
Nonprofit homeless provider HOPE to launch safe lots this spring
Read more Safe parking for unhoused coming to Boulder, by way of Longmont →
Deaths climb as Boulder County’s unhoused population ages
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Protesters interrupt mayor's remarks, criticize ongoing sweeps
Read more Deaths climb as Boulder County’s unhoused population ages →
49 current, former unhoused residents of Boulder County died this year
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Providers, friends remember the dead among Boulder County's unhoused population
Read more 49 current, former unhoused residents of Boulder County died this year →
Analysis: Upstream detention too costly, destructive for CU South flood control
Saturday, January 2, 2021
City council to consider resident-pushed design for third time; open space board, staff recommend against
Read more Analysis: Upstream detention too costly, destructive for CU South flood control →
City settles with man Tased by Boulder police officer
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Christopher Mahan to receive $875,000 for incident that left him with spinal injuries
Read more City settles with man Tased by Boulder police officer →
2020 in Boulder: A Year in Review
Saturday, December 26, 2020
What happened in the People's Republic during the pandemic? A lot.
Survey: Boulder businesses faring better, but long winter ahead
Friday, December 18, 2020
30% of local workforce likely to stay working remotely post-pandemic
Read more Survey: Boulder businesses faring better, but long winter ahead →
Voter-approved aid could lift struggling Boulderites
Friday, December 18, 2020
Rent, utilities top list of needs for low-income residents
Read more Voter-approved aid could lift struggling Boulderites →
It’s been 11 years since Boulder voters turned down a local tax
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Last measure rejected at the ballot was 2009 funding for affordable housing
Read more It’s been 11 years since Boulder voters turned down a local tax →
Land use debate dampens council enthusiasm for Boulder’s racial equity plan
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Open space, height limit called out as drivers of racial inequity
Read more Land use debate dampens council enthusiasm for Boulder’s racial equity plan →
City: Boulder cops collected cans to raise cash for new bomb truck
Friday, December 11, 2020
Private fundraising not uncommon in small to mid-size cities, officers say
Read more City: Boulder cops collected cans to raise cash for new bomb truck →
Boulder’s Wonderland Lake becomes wildlife sanctuary in name only
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Toothless renaming is 'dangerous' for wildlife, land preservation experts say
Read more Boulder’s Wonderland Lake becomes wildlife sanctuary in name only →
Boulder County Republicans’ rejection of election results reflects tradition, not Trump
Friday, December 4, 2020
Local Republicans have declined to sign off on official results
Read more Boulder County Republicans’ rejection of election results reflects tradition, not Trump →
Council member absence delays decision on Macy’s redevelopment
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Legal consequences of a tie vote unclear, city attorney advises
Read more Council member absence delays decision on Macy’s redevelopment →
Boulder averaged 89% turnout in 2020 general election
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Boulder County boasts 90% turnout; Louisville precincts lead
Read more Boulder averaged 89% turnout in 2020 general election →
In a first, Boulder landmarks Dushanbe Teahouse interior
Friday, November 20, 2020
Interpretation of code to cover interiors won't set precedent, council argues
Read more In a first, Boulder landmarks Dushanbe Teahouse interior →
At long last, Boulder completes cleanup from September snowstorm
Friday, November 20, 2020
50,000 cubic yards of debris removed from city streets
Read more At long last, Boulder completes cleanup from September snowstorm →
CU, city draw closer on annexation. Will Boulder come along?
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
City needs land for flood protection, but residents remain opposed to development
Read more CU, city draw closer on annexation. Will Boulder come along? →
‘Record new territory’ as COVID spreads through Boulder County
Friday, November 13, 2020
County's top health official urges residents to stay home, stops short of order
Read more ‘Record new territory’ as COVID spreads through Boulder County →
Boulder lowers thresholds for daytime winter sheltering
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Boulder Shelter will stay open when daytime temps drop below 20 degrees
Read more Boulder lowers thresholds for daytime winter sheltering →
Boulder’s police oversight panel shrinks, but suggested name sticks
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Civilian group will be seated by community members, reviewed by council
Read more Boulder’s police oversight panel shrinks, but suggested name sticks →
Boulder ends 10-year municipalization effort as voters OK historic deal with Xcel
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
City calls race for 2C, with 53% support, over
Read more Boulder ends 10-year municipalization effort as voters OK historic deal with Xcel →
Xcel deal maintains lead Wednesday as more Boulder ballots are counted
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Tightest local race shows 53% in favor of franchise as of early Wednesday
Read more Xcel deal maintains lead Wednesday as more Boulder ballots are counted →
Boulder poised to add eviction protection, rental assistance
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
58% of voters support 2B in unofficial results
Read more Boulder poised to add eviction protection, rental assistance →
By wide margin, Boulderites seem ready to pick their own mayor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
In early returns, 2E proves most popular measure of consequence
Read more By wide margin, Boulderites seem ready to pick their own mayor →
Boulder talks transportation: Future of bike share, which wheels go where
Friday, October 30, 2020
B-Cycle, in town for a decade, may fundamentally change
Read more Boulder talks transportation: Future of bike share, which wheels go where →
Xcel deal advocates outspending pro-muni forces in Boulder ballot battle
Saturday, October 24, 2020
$80K spent so far on ballot measures 2C, 2D
Read more Xcel deal advocates outspending pro-muni forces in Boulder ballot battle →
Pass or fail, Boulder plans post-Xcel deal paths for muni
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
General fund may or may not recoup $1.4M lent to effort
Read more Pass or fail, Boulder plans post-Xcel deal paths for muni →
Teahouse landmark comes with twist: Can Boulder preserve the inside of a building?
Saturday, October 17, 2020
What you need to know for the Oct. 20 council meeting
Read more Teahouse landmark comes with twist: Can Boulder preserve the inside of a building? →
After profane public testimony, Boulder city council looks to curb course language
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Personal attacks on staff are unacceptable, elected officials say
Read more After profane public testimony, Boulder city council looks to curb course language →
Boulder extends outdoor dining, West Pearl closure through February
Saturday, October 10, 2020
In bid to save restaurants, city will keep outdoor dining options open
Read more Boulder extends outdoor dining, West Pearl closure through February →
Council, public to get glimpse of Boulder’s new online petitioning system
Saturday, October 10, 2020
First-of-its-kind system will be ready in January 20201
Read more Council, public to get glimpse of Boulder’s new online petitioning system →
Boulder ballot issue 2E: Direct Election of the Mayor
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Should Boulder voters pick the mayor via a form of ranked choice voting known as instant runoff?
Read more Boulder ballot issue 2E: Direct Election of the Mayor →
Boulder will stick with slimmer winter sheltering plan this season
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Spending slashed by $100K, with no plan for day services
Read more Boulder will stick with slimmer winter sheltering plan this season →
Council wants final say on Boulder’s police oversight panel — and a rebrand
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Oversight connotes power over police, councilwoman says
Read more Council wants final say on Boulder’s police oversight panel — and a rebrand →
Boulder slashing winter homeless sheltering budget by more than $100K
Saturday, September 19, 2020
50% reduction in beds worries advocates, elected officials
Read more Boulder slashing winter homeless sheltering budget by more than $100K →
Boulder will keep evicting unrelated renters during COVID pandemic, ignoring governor’s request
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Jared Polis: Easing occupancy rules is part of solution to crisis
Police blotter: 57-year-old unhoused man dies during Boulder snowstorm
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Death comes amid renewed sweep of encampments
Read more Police blotter: 57-year-old unhoused man dies during Boulder snowstorm →
Boulder Ballot Measures 2C and 2D: Xcel settlement and UOT extension
Friday, September 11, 2020
Should Boulder pause municipalization and do a deal with Xcel?
Read more Boulder Ballot Measures 2C and 2D: Xcel settlement and UOT extension →
Boulder 101: The Muni
Thursday, September 10, 2020
10 years of history and arguments for/against a city-owned utility or a deal with Xcel
Boulder’s 2021 budget is 7.7% smaller, with 70 fewer jobs
Friday, September 4, 2020
Police budget, staff largely unchanged; transportation cut by 30%
Read more Boulder’s 2021 budget is 7.7% smaller, with 70 fewer jobs →
Emails: Boulder councilman discouraged nonprofits from supporting citizen petition
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Bob Yates sent unsolicited messages to two area agencies
Read more Emails: Boulder councilman discouraged nonprofits from supporting citizen petition →
Boulder ballot measure 2F: Arts Commission expansion
Monday, August 31, 2020
Why you might (and might not) want to add 2 members to this grant-giving group
Read more Boulder ballot measure 2F: Arts Commission expansion →
Boulder police want to solve domestic violence. Advocates worry that isn’t the answer.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
SPAN: We need more investment in community, not police
Read more Boulder police want to solve domestic violence. Advocates worry that isn’t the answer. →
Prairie dog advocates celebrate Boulder County vandalism; farmers fear reprisal
Saturday, August 29, 2020
$100K of damage to Boulder County equipment used in lethal control
Read more Prairie dog advocates celebrate Boulder County vandalism; farmers fear reprisal →
Colorado Supreme Court declines to issue ruling, keeping citizen initiative off Boulder ballots
Friday, August 28, 2020
Unusual move from state's highest court, lawyers say
6-2 council vote sends Xcel settlement to Boulder voters
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Measure would re-up lapsed franchise agreement
Read more 6-2 council vote sends Xcel settlement to Boulder voters →
Citizens’ fight to make Boulder ballot heads to state Supreme Court
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Bedrooms Are For People attempting to gain ballot access after city gave bad info
Read more Citizens’ fight to make Boulder ballot heads to state Supreme Court →
Judge: Despite giving wrong advice, Boulder doesn’t have to place petition on ballot
Friday, August 14, 2020
Bedrooms Are For People vows appeal
Read more Judge: Despite giving wrong advice, Boulder doesn’t have to place petition on ballot →
Volunteers intercede to stop sweeps of downtown Boulder encampments
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Police asked community to pressure council; no tit-for-tat, city says
Read more Volunteers intercede to stop sweeps of downtown Boulder encampments →
Boulder to consider plan to kill prairie dogs, disturb burrows
Saturday, August 8, 2020
City has been exploring lethal control since 2019
Read more Boulder to consider plan to kill prairie dogs, disturb burrows →
Boulder to hand out $1.5M in COVID relief to residents, businesses
Saturday, August 8, 2020
CARES money will go for grants, rental assistance, etc.
Read more Boulder to hand out $1.5M in COVID relief to residents, businesses →
Boulder police officer under investigation for social media posts
Friday, August 7, 2020
Waylon Lolotai has faced multiple allegations of excessive use of force
Read more Boulder police officer under investigation for social media posts →
No, Boulder is not going to build THAT at CU South
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Daily Camera ads paint picture its sponsors say is not reflective of reality
Read more No, Boulder is not going to build THAT at CU South →
Boulder police overhaul policies for use of force, firearms
Saturday, August 1, 2020
What you need to know for the Aug. 4 city council meeting
Read more Boulder police overhaul policies for use of force, firearms →
Xcel, Boulder settlement: What’s in it?
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Deal would end 10-year effort for city utility; promises renewables, upgrades
Xcel, Boulder reach muni-ending deal for voters to weigh this fall
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
City will get say in local planning, measurable emissions reduction goals
Read more Xcel, Boulder reach muni-ending deal for voters to weigh this fall →
Letter to the editor: Boulder’s Library Director David Farnan is unsung hero
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Director has overseen expansion, innovation despite budget cuts, COVID closures
Read more Letter to the editor: Boulder’s Library Director David Farnan is unsung hero →
Boulder ballot issue 2B: No Eviction Without Representation
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Why you may (or may not) want to vote for right-to-counsel and rental assistance
Read more Boulder ballot issue 2B: No Eviction Without Representation →
Study: Western Boulder County homes have biggest carbon footprint in U.S.
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Large, spread-out housing driving climate change-causing emissions
Read more Study: Western Boulder County homes have biggest carbon footprint in U.S. →
Council decision on petition rules sets higher bar for direct democracy in Boulder
Friday, July 24, 2020
Groups hoping to change the charter will need more signatures in less time
Read more Council decision on petition rules sets higher bar for direct democracy in Boulder →
Boulder declines to expand services for people experiencing homelessness
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Housing, human services boards will keep exploring safe parking, camping
Read more Boulder declines to expand services for people experiencing homelessness →
Council to weigh resident’s petition efforts, emergency powers to change Boulder’s charter
Friday, July 17, 2020
Everything you need to know for council's July 21 meeting
Without more cash, muni go/no-go vote will be pushed to 2022
Friday, July 17, 2020
Staff: Final cost estimates won't be known for another two years
Read more Without more cash, muni go/no-go vote will be pushed to 2022 →
Boulder boards, staff split on homeless response
Friday, July 10, 2020
Housing, human services groups recommend safe parking, camping
Read more Boulder boards, staff split on homeless response →
Eviction representation measure makes Boulder ballots; others at the mercy of city council
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Occupancy limits, mayoral election measures caught in rule-change snafu
Boulder may resume in-person city council meetings by September
Monday, July 6, 2020
Decision depends on COVID cases
Read more Boulder may resume in-person city council meetings by September →
Circulators hit the streets again as eviction petition falls 60 signatures short
Thursday, June 18, 2020
No Eviction Without Representation has until July 6 to cure deficiencies
Read more Circulators hit the streets again as eviction petition falls 60 signatures short →
People for Bikes will redo cycling city rankings to include Boulder’s missing stats
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
City failed to submit paperwork to nonprofit People for Bikes
Read more People for Bikes will redo cycling city rankings to include Boulder’s missing stats →
In pursuing balanced budget amid cash crunch, siloed spending limits Boulder’s options
Saturday, June 13, 2020
62% of city spending is tied to specific uses
Read more In pursuing balanced budget amid cash crunch, siloed spending limits Boulder’s options →
Boulder zeroes in on final approval for flood protection at CU South
Friday, June 12, 2020
Project subject to politically fraught annexation decision
Read more Boulder zeroes in on final approval for flood protection at CU South →
Opinion: Naropa needs to face the skeleton in the closet
Friday, June 12, 2020
Survivors of Shambhala sexual violence continue to be 'silenced and shunned'
Read more Opinion: Naropa needs to face the skeleton in the closet →
Opinion: Boulder leaders call for community conversation on race
Friday, June 12, 2020
Initiative will 'help Boulder explore the pain of our differences and the beauty of our true belonging'
Read more Opinion: Boulder leaders call for community conversation on race →
$29M stripped from Boulder’s budget to cope with COVID crisis
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Financial update gives first look at new prioritization process
Read more $29M stripped from Boulder’s budget to cope with COVID crisis →
‘We have to enact changes’: Council, community and Boulder’s new police chief call for reform
Saturday, June 6, 2020
City to receive oversight update Tuesday along with budget discussion
Boulder’s long-sought gondola elicits giggles and groans, but study shows it’s seriously doable
Friday, June 5, 2020
(Still not happening anytime soon)
Friday night in Boulder: Demonstrations and dining downtown
Saturday, May 30, 2020
90 gather for peaceful kneel-in; dozens patronize Pearl Street eateries
Read more Friday night in Boulder: Demonstrations and dining downtown →
Eviction petition effort primed for ballot placement while End the Muni falls short
Friday, May 29, 2020
Deadline for signatures next week
Read more Eviction petition effort primed for ballot placement while End the Muni falls short →
As life slowly reopens, health officials send reminder: We’re still in a pandemic.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Council cancels COVID briefings, returns to regular business
Read more As life slowly reopens, health officials send reminder: We’re still in a pandemic. →
Coming soon to Boulder’s streets, sidewalks and parking lots: Al fresco dining
Saturday, May 23, 2020
When, where and how much it will cost TBD
Read more Coming soon to Boulder’s streets, sidewalks and parking lots: Al fresco dining →
Deadline drama, legal risks and new rules add to confusion for Boulder’s petition circulators
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Council will discuss state workarounds Tuesday
Boulder gave enough cash to keep 450 families housed in 2020. In 6 weeks, 400 asked for aid.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
County, city prep for predicted COVID evictions
Boulderites might get muni vote this year as city pursues settlement with Xcel
Friday, May 15, 2020
Two measures making their way toward ballots
Read more Boulderites might get muni vote this year as city pursues settlement with Xcel →
Analysis: Boulder’s pandemic petitioning boondoggle
Friday, May 15, 2020
Which of council's arguments, actions are legit, and which are bullshit?
Read more Analysis: Boulder’s pandemic petitioning boondoggle →
Boulder business open to small crowds on first day of safer-at-home
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Mandatory face covering orders in place through May 26
Read more Boulder business open to small crowds on first day of safer-at-home →
Boulder County health officials ‘strongly encourage’ alternative to in-person petitioning
Friday, May 8, 2020
Circulators vow to continue collecting signatures
Boulder landmarks Marpa House over objections of sexual abuse survivors
Friday, May 8, 2020
In first, city will recognize 'negative' history of property under Shambhala ownership
Read more Boulder landmarks Marpa House over objections of sexual abuse survivors →
Boulder County health leader: We will be ready to lift stay-at-home May 9
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Testing increasing, county staffing up as city requires masks indoors
Read more Boulder County health leader: We will be ready to lift stay-at-home May 9 →
Projected Boulder budget shortfall widens to $41M
Saturday, May 2, 2020
CU economists predict W-shaped recovery related to future COVID surge
Read more Projected Boulder budget shortfall widens to $41M →
Forced to flaunt stay-at-home orders, Boulder petitioners face uphill battle
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Council may revisit following health, law enforcement guidance
Read more Forced to flaunt stay-at-home orders, Boulder petitioners face uphill battle →
Boulder County extends stay-at-home order through May 8 as state slowly re-opens
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Health officials say more testing, staff needed to prevent surge
Read more Boulder County extends stay-at-home order through May 8 as state slowly re-opens →
Survey: 96% of Boulder businesses report COVID impacts
Saturday, April 25, 2020
100-plus permanently close due to crisis
Read more Survey: 96% of Boulder businesses report COVID impacts →
Data: Boulder County’s Latinx population more likely to catch COVID, be hospitalized than white residents
Saturday, April 25, 2020
85% of county's deaths are in long-term care facilities
Boulder sticks with in-person petitions despite guidance from government, health officials
Saturday, April 25, 2020
In second reversal, council abandons efforts to accept online signatures
Boulder County health officials urge mask use while exercising, but science says distancing is more effective
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Pressure mounts for post-lockdown plan
Boulder may borrow $185K from cash-strapped general fund to keep muni going
Saturday, April 18, 2020
City has spent $26.4M on utility efforts to date
Read more Boulder may borrow $185K from cash-strapped general fund to keep muni going →
Boulder’s roads, trails (mostly) spared from COVID closures
Friday, April 17, 2020
Cost cited in council decision against street rebalancing
Read more Boulder’s roads, trails (mostly) spared from COVID closures →
Boulder petitions will move online as COVID stymies signature collection
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Three efforts underway not popular with current council
Read more Boulder petitions will move online as COVID stymies signature collection →
Boulder furloughs 737 workers as COVID worsens city’s economic outlook
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
38% of employees forced into 2 months of unpaid leave
Read more Boulder furloughs 737 workers as COVID worsens city’s economic outlook →
‘A new normal’: Social distancing measures working, but to keep COVID at bay, they’ll have to last
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Top Boulder County health official says efforts will be necessary until development of vaccine
As trails, parks stay crowded and other cities lead the way, pressure mounts on Boulder to close streets to cars
Friday, April 10, 2020
Staff have repeatedly cited expense, extra work as non-starters
Familiar faces, political donors find their way onto Boulder’s boards
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Former council member, candidate earn seats
Read more Familiar faces, political donors find their way onto Boulder’s boards →
Officials: COVID curve may be flattening in Boulder County, but worst is yet to come
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Hospitals prep for surge; Coloradans urged to wear masks
Read more Officials: COVID curve may be flattening in Boulder County, but worst is yet to come →
Boulder could face $10M budget shortfall due to COVID
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Reserves, excess funds unlikely to cover decrease in sales tax
Read more Boulder could face $10M budget shortfall due to COVID →
City council eschews political players in filling key Boulder boards
Thursday, April 2, 2020
7-member Planning Board now lacks industry experience
Read more City council eschews political players in filling key Boulder boards →
Neighbors violating Colorado’s stay-at-home order? Don’t call the cops.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Boulder County health department handling complaints via online form
Read more Neighbors violating Colorado’s stay-at-home order? Don’t call the cops. →
Lafayette man, 68, becomes first person to die of COVID in Boulder County
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Enforcement of stay-at-home order will focus on 'education, encouragement'
Read more Lafayette man, 68, becomes first person to die of COVID in Boulder County →
Boulder says no — for now — to rent holiday for businesses, renters
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Commercial, residential landlords agree to avoid eviction during COVID crisis
Read more Boulder says no — for now — to rent holiday for businesses, renters →
Boulder city council hones in on COVID, eschews other business
Friday, March 27, 2020
Board appointments, public hearings pushed
Read more Boulder city council hones in on COVID, eschews other business →
Boulder extends homeless sheltering amid COVID outbreak
Friday, March 27, 2020
1 confirmed case among unhoused, but many not being tested
Read more Boulder extends homeless sheltering amid COVID outbreak →
Amid crisis and criticism, grocery stores move to protect Boulder workers
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Experts recommend barriers, masks, but some stores slow to act
Read more Amid crisis and criticism, grocery stores move to protect Boulder workers →
Boulder city council gets back to business amid stay-at-home order
Monday, March 23, 2020
On Tuesday's agenda: COVID update, eviction protections and rejiggered workplan
Read more Boulder city council gets back to business amid stay-at-home order →
Boulder businesses get creative to stay afloat despite COVID closures
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Virtual workouts, puzzle pickup and more on offer from area proprietors
Read more Boulder businesses get creative to stay afloat despite COVID closures →
We can all help keep kids safe from abuse during COVID pandemic. Here’s how.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Experts anticipate increase in violence amid social isolation, job loss
Read more We can all help keep kids safe from abuse during COVID pandemic. Here’s how. →
Plan in place to protect Boulder County’s unhoused from COVID, but volunteers needed
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Drivers, shelter staff needed
Read more Plan in place to protect Boulder County’s unhoused from COVID, but volunteers needed →
Boulder prepares for increase in domestic violence, child abuse due to coronavirus cloistering
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Shelter director: Job losses, mandatory social distancing heighten risk factors
Boulder County COVID cases rise from 7 to 36 in one week
Monday, March 16, 2020
Health official: Boulder County coronavirus spread likely 50X higher than reported
Read more Boulder County COVID cases rise from 7 to 36 in one week →
Boulder declares state of emergency as county sees first coronavirus cases
Sunday, March 15, 2020
7 residents now infected; health officials urge people to stay home
Read more Boulder declares state of emergency as county sees first coronavirus cases →
Focus will likely be on finances as Boulder again mulls merits of library district
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Budget woes expected to worsen amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read more Focus will likely be on finances as Boulder again mulls merits of library district →
Open Space trustees give stamp to $2.1M plan to clear Boulder ag lands of prairie dogs
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Board pushes for quicker, cheaper options over current, no-kill practices
Read more Open Space trustees give stamp to $2.1M plan to clear Boulder ag lands of prairie dogs →
Coronavirus in Boulder County: Officials urge public not to panic — just stay away from other people
Friday, March 13, 2020
Supply shortage preventing widespread testing; Boulder considers emergency declaration
Boulder settles with Naropa student confronted by cop while picking up trash
Friday, March 13, 2020
City council set to OK $125,000 payout for Zayd Atkinson
Read more Boulder settles with Naropa student confronted by cop while picking up trash →
Coronavirus in Boulder County: No confirmed cases; officials urge calm, caution
Saturday, March 7, 2020
6 residents have tested negative so far; 8 confirmed cases in Colorado
Read more Coronavirus in Boulder County: No confirmed cases; officials urge calm, caution →
Boulder makes strides toward online petitions for 2021 election
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Vendor picked; product available for demo by mid-year
Read more Boulder makes strides toward online petitions for 2021 election →
Boulder sets the stage for return of road bike racing with 2020 Colorado Classic
Friday, March 6, 2020
Stage 3 of women's race probable; official announcement to come Monday
Read more Boulder sets the stage for return of road bike racing with 2020 Colorado Classic →
Boulder settles on flood design; council still split on annexation, land swap
Saturday, February 29, 2020
City, CU officials spar over control, compromise
Read more Boulder settles on flood design; council still split on annexation, land swap →
Boulder opposing bill meant to keep police scanners open to public, media
Saturday, February 29, 2020
City contemplating encryption; promises access to public, media
Read more Boulder opposing bill meant to keep police scanners open to public, media →
Analysis: Preferred design might not be feasible for flood mitigation at CU South
Friday, February 21, 2020
Smaller storm protection emerging as most cost-efficient, environmentally friendly option
Read more Analysis: Preferred design might not be feasible for flood mitigation at CU South →
NAACP: Proposed code changes undermine Boulder’s work on police, homelessness reform
Monday, February 17, 2020
City attorneys defend recommendations
Read more NAACP: Proposed code changes undermine Boulder’s work on police, homelessness reform →
Boulder looks to undo density-lowering move from 1995 on University Hill
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Overlay zone, 1 of 4 in city, restricts redevelopment to single-family homes
Read more Boulder looks to undo density-lowering move from 1995 on University Hill →
Skeptical council questions library district, with eye on Boulder control
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Study session sets up March 17 public hearing, vote
Read more Skeptical council questions library district, with eye on Boulder control →
Boulder’s city, county leaders talk taxes, wages
Friday, February 14, 2020
Strong support for higher wages as tax increases for affordable housing, transportation seem all but certain
Read more Boulder’s city, county leaders talk taxes, wages →
With study, Boulder begins serious consideration of transportation funding
Saturday, February 8, 2020
New mobility fee being considered along with old ideas like tax on workers
Read more With study, Boulder begins serious consideration of transportation funding →
Land swap on the table for flood mitigation at CU South
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
To make land buildable would increase project costs even as protection shrinks
Read more Land swap on the table for flood mitigation at CU South →
Boulder says no to e-scooters, for now
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Members push for pilot, but some want more data first
Want to edit Boulder’s planning bible? Now’s your chance.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Public application period open for Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan mid-term update
Read more Want to edit Boulder’s planning bible? Now’s your chance. →
CU may not build student, faculty housing on south Boulder parcel
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Current flood design impacts 'usability' of site, officials write
Read more CU may not build student, faculty housing on south Boulder parcel →
City staff: Don’t allow e-scooters in Boulder
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Safety cited in rejection; boards, Chamber push for pilot program
Unanimous council votes to open Boulder winter sheltering every night through March
Friday, January 24, 2020
More details on homeless deaths emerge
Read more Unanimous council votes to open Boulder winter sheltering every night through March →
Boulder city councilman proposes Tuesday vote on all-winter homeless sheltering
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Council agrees to step up encampment removal, revisit services
Read more Boulder city councilman proposes Tuesday vote on all-winter homeless sheltering →
Boulder set to pass new tiny home regulations, but they won’t change much
Friday, January 17, 2020
Land use, zoning still prohibits humble abodes in most of the city
Read more Boulder set to pass new tiny home regulations, but they won’t change much →
Boulder delays vote on all-winter homeless sheltering as staff defends pending reduction in beds
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Council members Friend, Swetlik: Services for unhoused residents are priority for 2020
Boulder’s boards and commissions want less red tape in city processes
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Climate change, parking reform tops list for multiple groups
Read more Boulder’s boards and commissions want less red tape in city processes →
Study snapshot: Boulder County ranches, open space have healthiest soil
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Organic farming no better than conventional, samples show
Read more Study snapshot: Boulder County ranches, open space have healthiest soil →
Letter to the editor: Coloradans must mobilize to protect mental health safety net
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Anthem cutting reimbursement, pocketing savings
Read more Letter to the editor: Coloradans must mobilize to protect mental health safety net →
Boulder wants 25% of firefighters to be female by 2030. It’s got a long way to go.
Sunday, January 5, 2020
7 of city's 99-member force are women today; below 1980s levels
Read more Boulder wants 25% of firefighters to be female by 2030. It’s got a long way to go. →
Officials pledge action as homeless deaths soar in Boulder
Saturday, December 21, 2019
49 unhoused residents died in past year; councilman vows to try again for all-winter sheltering
Read more Officials pledge action as homeless deaths soar in Boulder →
Boulder adopts racial equity resolution amid requests for more public process
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Council takes 'first step in long journey' despite calls for details, depth
Read more Boulder adopts racial equity resolution amid requests for more public process →
Boulder adds 179-acre open space property eyed since 1967
Thursday, December 19, 2019
$8M Shanahan Ranch purchase 'last hurrah' for acquisition fund as focus shifts to maintenance
Read more Boulder adds 179-acre open space property eyed since 1967 →
Here’s how Boulder handles snow removal. And what can — and can’t — be done to make it more equitable.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Residents call for more bike, pedestrian-friendly policies, but budget, reality stand in the way
After 13-month ‘sprint’ to save affordable housing project, 30Pearl breaks ground in Boulder
Friday, December 13, 2019
Elected, appointed officials tour subsidized properties
To find out how much the muni will cost, Boulder will need more time — and money
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Staff, council start asking not if city can form an electric utility, but if it should given state, Xcel progress
Read more To find out how much the muni will cost, Boulder will need more time — and money →
With baseline study, Boulder leaves door open to service, boundary expansion in 2025
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Midterm update to city's chief planning document will take most of 2020
Read more With baseline study, Boulder leaves door open to service, boundary expansion in 2025 →
Boulder schedules vote on racial equity resolution as public blasts councilwoman’s comments
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Mirabai Nagle silent amid heavy criticism on white privilege remarks
Should Boulder do away with sales tax on groceries?
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Food tax rebates under-utilized by low-income earners, but policy changes would be costly for city
Read more Should Boulder do away with sales tax on groceries? →
To ease parking woes for downtown workers, Boulder piloting new ‘evening’ rate at garages
Friday, November 29, 2019
$3 flat fee will buy spot from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Boulder’s 2019 annexation highlight disparities in home values
Saturday, November 23, 2019
117 properties worth an average $1M were added to the city last year. Nearly half are worth less than $10K.
Read more Boulder’s 2019 annexation highlight disparities in home values →
Climate change tops Boulder’s 2020 lobbying agenda
Sunday, November 17, 2019
City to push for plastics ban, immigration reform
Read more Climate change tops Boulder’s 2020 lobbying agenda →
Google, Boulder team up to create ‘eligibility calculator’ for city services
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Online tool will help residents identify available programs, discounts
Read more Google, Boulder team up to create ‘eligibility calculator’ for city services →
Boulder seeks community input on hiring of next police chief
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Two public meetings, online survey available for feedback
Read more Boulder seeks community input on hiring of next police chief →
Council-elect breaks records, brings new diversity in high-turnout Boulder election
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Friend, Joseph, Yates reach never-before-seen vote totals
Read more Council-elect breaks records, brings new diversity in high-turnout Boulder election →
‘Fear is omnipresent’: Undocumented immigrants, advocates share experiences, how to help
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Nonprofit leaders share ways to help immigration crisis on local level
Read more ‘Fear is omnipresent’: Undocumented immigrants, advocates share experiences, how to help →
Police oversight in Boulder: Where we are and where we might be going
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Council provide direction for auditor/monitor model; public hearing and final vote Oct. 29
Read more Police oversight in Boulder: Where we are and where we might be going →
Asunto 2H – Extension del impuesto a las ventas y al uso para espacios al aire libre y Long’s Gardens
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Jueves, 24 de octubre de 2019 SIN RECAUDAR IMPUESTOS ADICIONALES, ¿SE DEBERÁ EXTENDER EL IMPUESTO A LAS VENTAS Y AL USO EXISTENTE DE LA CIUDAD DE 0.15 CENTAVOS PARA PROPÓSITOS DE TRANSPORTE, APROBADO POR LOS VOTANTES MEDIANTE LA ORDENANZA NRO. 7913, MÁS ALLÁ DE LA FECHA DE VENCIMIENTO ACTUAL DEL 31 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2019…
Asunto 2I – Imposición de un programa de vivienda para familias de ingresos medios
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Jueves, 24 de octubre de 2019 ¿DEBERÁ AUMENTAR LA DEUDA DE LA CIUDAD DE BOULDER UNA CANTIDAD QUE NO EXCEDA LOS $10,000,000, CON UN COSTO DE DEVOLUCIÓN MÁXIMO QUE NO EXCEDA LOS $15,000,000, SIN AUMENTAR IMPUESTOS, PARA DISPONER PARA UN PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA A LA VIVIENDA QUE INCLUIRÁ RESTRICCIONES SOBRE ESCRITURAS ACCESIBLES PERMANENTEMENTE Y HARÁ…
Read more Asunto 2I – Imposición de un programa de vivienda para familias de ingresos medios →
Asunto 2G – Impuesto sobre productos vaporizadores de tabaco
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Jueves, 24 de octubre de 2019 ¿DEBERÁN AUMENTAR LOS IMPUESTOS DE LA CIUDAD DE BOULDER DOS MILLONES QUINIENTOS MIL DÓLARES (AUMENTO EN EL PRIMER AÑO FISCAL COMPLETO) ANUALMENTE A TRAVÉS DE LA IMPOSICIÓN DE UN IMPUESTO A LAS VENTAS Y AL USO DE HASTA EL 40% AL PRECIO DE VENTA AL MENUDEO DE TODOS LOS…
Read more Asunto 2G – Impuesto sobre productos vaporizadores de tabaco →
Andy Celani: Mantén a Boulder siendo Boulder
Monday, October 21, 2019
Vendedor de autos usados ??retirado. Dice 'No' a más viviendas, bicicletas; 'Sí' al espacio abierto
Brian Dolan tiene una ‘idea general’ de que los vecinos no tienen voz en el gobierno de Boulder. Y eso es todo.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Residente desde hace 40 años de Boulder, pero no tiene conocimiento de la mayoría de los problemas principales
Ballot issue 2G – Tax on tobacco vaping products
Friday, October 18, 2019
Should Boulderites tax vaping products to help discourage teen use?
Read more Ballot issue 2G – Tax on tobacco vaping products →
Ballot issue 2I – Imposition of a middle-income housing program
Friday, October 18, 2019
Should Boulder use a $10M line of credit to help ~100 middle-class families buy homes?
Read more Ballot issue 2I – Imposition of a middle-income housing program →
Bob Yates realmente quiere ser reelecto ¿Su promesa? ‘Más de lo mismo’
Friday, October 18, 2019
Un concejal que trae mucha pasión y paciencia en su intento por un segundo mandato
Read more Bob Yates realmente quiere ser reelecto ¿Su promesa? ‘Más de lo mismo’ →
Nikki McCord quiere que Boulder se sienta cómoda con el cambio
Friday, October 18, 2019
Consultor, excabildero se compromete a agregar viviendas asequibles, evita otros problemas
Read more Nikki McCord quiere que Boulder se sienta cómoda con el cambio →
Ballot Issue 2H – Sales and use tax extension for open space and Long’s Gardens
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Should Boulderites pay for $40M in deferred maintenance?
Read more Ballot Issue 2H – Sales and use tax extension for open space and Long’s Gardens →
Adam Swetlik: La crisis de vivienda es más grande que Boulder. Las soluciones también deben serlo.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Bravucón convertido en político presenta su candidatura al consejo municipal por segunda vez
Asesor del Gobierno Aaron Brockett: Para crear el futuro de Boulder, fíjese en su presente
Monday, October 14, 2019
Defensor silencioso de la justicia social y del transporte sostenible busca un segundo mandato
Opinion: Colorado Journalism Needs Public Support
Sunday, October 13, 2019
State has lost nearly 1 out of every 5 newspapers since 2004
Read more Opinion: Colorado Journalism Needs Public Support →
Andy Celani: Keep Boulder Boulder
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Retired used car salesman says no to more housing, bikes; yes to open space
Nikki McCord wants Boulder to get comfortable with change
Friday, October 11, 2019
Consultant, former lobbyist pledges to add affordable housing, eschews other issues
Read more Nikki McCord wants Boulder to get comfortable with change →
Gala Orba tiene muchas ideas para resolver los grandes problemas de Boulder. Pero necesita algo de ayuda para encontrar soluciones reales.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Coach de vida que busca prohibir los plásticos y establecer requisitos de residencia para trabajadores de la ciudad
Corina Julca prometió transparencia. Y luego ella rechazó esta entrevista.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Inquilino que aportaría diversidad, pero no rendición de cuentas, al concejo
Read more Corina Julca prometió transparencia. Y luego ella rechazó esta entrevista. →
Mark Wallach: En lo que respecta al gobierno de Boulder, ‘más lento es más inteligente’
Friday, October 11, 2019
Un desarrollador urbano retirado que, a pesar de la retórica anterior, exige un discurso tranquilo y racional
Read more Mark Wallach: En lo que respecta al gobierno de Boulder, ‘más lento es más inteligente’ →
Susan Peterson: Proteger el legado ambiental de Boulder ‘a cualquier precio’
Friday, October 11, 2019
12 años después de su primer intento, un defensor de crecimiento lento busca una segunda oportunidad en el concejo municipal
Read more Susan Peterson: Proteger el legado ambiental de Boulder ‘a cualquier precio’ →
Rachel Friend: Seguir datos concretos e información para guiar el futuro de Boulder
Friday, October 11, 2019
Activista y abogado. Tiene una sólida formación en justicia social. Es una voz consistente para la mitigación de inundaciones
Read more Rachel Friend: Seguir datos concretos e información para guiar el futuro de Boulder →
En la ciudad del ‘No’, Mark McIntyre quiere que los boulderitas digan ‘Sí’
Friday, October 11, 2019
Miembro de transporte en la ciudad. Los grupos de reforma electoral buscan una segunda oportunidad en el concejo
Read more En la ciudad del ‘No’, Mark McIntyre quiere que los boulderitas digan ‘Sí’ →
Paul Cure claramente quiere un asiento en la mesa. Lo que hará con él es un poco más borroso.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Exgranjero no provee ni planes ni políticas específicas
Benita Durán quiere ‘abrir las puertas’ del gobierno de Boulder
Friday, October 11, 2019
Exadministrador municipal asistente aporta una gran experiencia en gobierno y en organizaciones sin fines de lucro
Read more Benita Durán quiere ‘abrir las puertas’ del gobierno de Boulder →
Junie Joseph: Estudiantes, arrendatarios merecen un lugar en la mesa de toma de decisiones de Boulder
Friday, October 11, 2019
Exagricultor no proporciona detalles de planes, políticas de vivienda, agenda principal de equidad de estudiante de CU, extrabajador de la ONU
Gala Orba has plenty of ideas to solve Boulder’s big problems. But to find actual solutions, she’ll need a little help.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Life coach would pursue plastics ban, residency requirements for city workers
Corina Julca promised transparency. Then she declined this interview.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Renter would bring diversity, but no accountability, to council
Read more Corina Julca promised transparency. Then she declined this interview. →
Rachel Friend: Follow facts, data to guide Boulder’s future
Monday, October 7, 2019
Activist, attorney brings strong social justice background, consistent voice for flood mitigation
Read more Rachel Friend: Follow facts, data to guide Boulder’s future →
In a ‘no’ town, Mark McIntyre wants Boulderites to say ‘yes’
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Member of city transportation, election reform groups takes second shot at council
Read more In a ‘no’ town, Mark McIntyre wants Boulderites to say ‘yes’ →
Brian Dolan has a ‘general idea’ neighbors aren’t getting their say in Boulder government. And that’s about it.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
40-year resident of Boulder lacks knowledge of most major issues
Mark Wallach: When it comes to Boulder government, ‘slower is smarter’
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Retired developer, despite previous rhetoric, calls for calm, rational discourse
Read more Mark Wallach: When it comes to Boulder government, ‘slower is smarter’ →
Councilman Aaron Brockett: To create Boulder’s future, look to its present
Friday, September 27, 2019
Quiet advocate for social justice, sustainable transportation seeks second term
Read more Councilman Aaron Brockett: To create Boulder’s future, look to its present →
Benita Duran wants to ‘open the doors’ of Boulder government
Friday, September 27, 2019
Former assistant city manager brings wealth of government, nonprofit experience
Read more Benita Duran wants to ‘open the doors’ of Boulder government →
Bob Yates really, really wants to be reelected. His promise? ‘More of the same’
Friday, September 27, 2019
Councilman brings plenty of passion, patience in bid for second term
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Susan Peterson: Protect Boulder’s environmental legacy ‘at all costs’
Saturday, September 21, 2019
12 years after first attempt, slow-growth advocate takes second crack at city council
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Paul Cure clearly wants a seat at the table. What he’ll do with it is a little fuzzier.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Former farmer won’t get specific on plans, policies
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Adam Swetlik: Housing crisis is bigger than Boulder; solutions should be, too
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Bouncer-turned-politician takes second run at city council
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Junie Joseph: Students, renters deserve a seat at the table in Boulder decision-making
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Housing, equity top agenda of CU student, former U.N. worker
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Amid neighborhood pushback, council pushes Alpine-Balsam land use changes to ‘future phase’
Friday, August 30, 2019
Work will focus on city-owned former hospital site
No, Boulder isn’t going to build THAT at Alpine-Balsam
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Misinformation campaign from neighborhood group disrupts process, staff says; council members praise group's efforts
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Report: Hotel wouldn’t bring most jobs, revenue to Hill, but is best option for long-term benefits
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Analysis finds parking may overflow into neighborhood; staff working with CU on remedies
Boulder moves to 21-year-old age limit for tobacco use, softens on total flavor ban in fight against teen vaping
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Parents, health professionals describe depths of crisis as industry argues e-cigarette merits
Boulder-based green energy group makes case for density to meet city’s climate goals
Sunday, August 11, 2019
50-page report blasts Boulder's anti-housing policies as unsustainable
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Boulder ends off-duty police officer services for local ICE contractor
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Gunbarrel-based BI Inc. under scrutiny for monitoring of immigrants, asylum seekers
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Boulder seeks voter OK to issue debt for middle-class down payment assistance
Friday, July 26, 2019
$10M line of credit will preserve homes for middle-income earners
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Council advances tax to raise $3-5M for open space; weighs other funding needs
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Yates, Young: Ballot measure could jeopardize efforts to pay for affordable housing, transportation
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Opinion: Council shows its housing hypocrisy on Hogan Pancost
Friday, July 19, 2019
By keeping cards off the table, council was telling the public, 'Trust us.' When it comes to housing, you shouldn't.
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Boulder pursuing tax, tighter regulations to lower teen vaping rates
Friday, July 19, 2019
E-cigarette use at Boulder Valley School District among highest in the nation
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Boulder could have flood mitigation options on CU South by year’s end
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Council will consider smaller detention, on-site land swap to bring university on board
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Council fills 2 seats on housing, open space boards
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Open space pick was once removed from chambers for yelling at officials
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To cheers and laughter, Boulder ‘kills the zombie’ by disallowing housing at Hogan-Pancost
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Transfer of funds, land to parks department will preclude development
Opinion: When will Boulder lead?
Saturday, July 13, 2019
While other U.S. cities innovate with protected bike lanes and housing solutions, Boulder stagnates
Despite poor cost/benefit analysis, flood mitigation and open space recommended for Hogan Pancost
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Uses would preclude housing, other development at the long-contested site
By the numbers: Boulder’s retail scene is healthy (for now), but businesses, shoppers see room for improvement
Friday, July 12, 2019
Shop owners struggle with red tape; council supports lessening of regulatory burden
To cut through political platitudes, Boulder Progressives hosting Raucous Caucus for city council candidates
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Housing, development policies likely to take center stage
Boulder makes final, $82M offer for Xcel’s assets in last step before condemnation
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Go/no-go vote could 'possibly' be pushed to 2021, staff says
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City council directs staff to find a way forward on flood mitigation in south Boulder
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Elected officials have power to OK use of open space for flood wall, city attorney says
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With direction on Alpine-Balsam area plan, council decides status quo must go
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Lowest density option off the table; we need more housing, leaders say
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Council makes mid-year board, commission appointments, but resignations mean more open seats
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Vacancies on housing, environmental and open space boards to be filled in coming weeks
CDOT on board for Boulder’s flood work, but open space, CU buy-in less certain
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Council still hopes for compromise, but university can afford to wait
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Boulder takes big stick to office space, but barely gets council support to promote housing
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Council rejects limits on home size; 'The ship has sailed'
Boulder adds 13th, Latinx member to police oversight task force
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Michelle Denae selected with full support of subcommittee
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E-scooter sharing at a standstill in Boulder as council passes 9-month moratorium
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Temporary halt to issuing business licenses will give city time for public outreach, pilot programs
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Boulder will stay the course on Alpine Balsam for now, pursuing city/county offices, housing
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Council still not sold on $59M renovation of Pavilion building for city offices
59% of Boulder-area residents support lethal control of prairie dogs on open space farms
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Open space funding measure may be on November ballot
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Boulder reluctantly agrees to explore lethal control for prairie dog crisis
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Discussion stretched to nearly 2 a.m. as officials wrestle with balancing public process, urgent action
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Boulder’s new police oversight task force lacks critical experience of unhoused residents, activists say
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Council declines to appoint Sammie Lawrence, citing 'theatrics' and arrest
Staff: It will cost $5-$7M, take 20-30 years to rid Boulder’s open space ag lands of prairie dogs
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Nearly a quarter of irrigable property occupied; immediate focus for relocation of animals from 100 acres will run $448-$672K
Poll shows tepid support for library tax, but consultants insist victory at the ballot is possible
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Majority of respondents want more funding, but just 25% OK raising taxes
Group makes recommendations to council for Boulder police oversight task force
Friday, May 3, 2019
Council will vote on membership Tuesday
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Councilman hopes to see Boulder thick with flying rainbow flags for Pride month
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Rainbows Over Pearl intended to signal the city's "welcomeness" to LGBTQ individuals
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Rejecting recidivism: Defy Colorado bets on business as the way out of a vicious prison cycle
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Boulder fundraiser nets $72K for nonprofit
Boulder looks to ‘baby carrots,’ sticks to discourage large homes as focus shifts to community benefit
Thursday, April 25, 2019
54% of planning department staff say workload is unreasonable
Online petitions get pushed to 2021 in Boulder
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
No easily replicable system, city says
Boulder will begin negotiations to sell Pleasant Street parking lot to Hill hotel developers
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Dissenting members call for study of whether project can be built without city land
Council OKs $2.23M in fiber internet connections to key city sites, under-served communities
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Leftover debt financing could be used to connect buildings to backbone
Boulder’s building code update brings construction waste fee, possible law on gender-neutral restrooms
Sunday, April 21, 2019
New large homes must be net zero under new standards; single-family residences will need sprinkler systems
Council will review plans for 147 apartments at Liquor Mart site
Sunday, April 21, 2019
May 7 public hearing scheduled; green light given to North Boulder Library plans
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Second police confrontation with unarmed black man in Boulder may get independent review
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Dozens attend council meeting to speak in support of Sammie Lawrence
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Boulder will lease historic Harbeck House, with an eye on ‘community value’
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Council OKs renting property to recover costs of ownership
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City council wants to prioritize public safety in budgets as Boulder faces $375M in unfunded needs
Thursday, April 11, 2019
City's aging facilities in need of nearly $190M
‘Let’s get out’: Boulder city council second-guessing $40M hospital purchase in wake of ‘staggering’ costs
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
One month before city takes possession of BCH campus, elected officials suggest selling
Boulder looks to limit office space, single-family housing in first peek at changes to built environment
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Tweaks would encourage retail, mitigate jobs/housing imbalance
Boulder ups affordable housing goal to 15%, but council split on how to get there
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Little support for property tax among elected officials
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Boulder PD completes internal investigation of confrontation with black student; report expected in 3-4 weeks
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Council to work with NAACP to pick citizen task force members
Boulder’s cops push back against civilian oversight as council considers citizen task force
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Group to be seated in May in response to community demands
As Boulder considers upping affordable housing goal, staff aims lower than citizens
Sunday, March 31, 2019
City still 5-7 years away from reaching 10% goal; millions would be needed to add thousands of extra homes countywide
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Boulder supports county’s housing-first approach to homelessness, but wants slower rollback of shelter services
Sunday, March 24, 2019
City staff: $1M can house county's remaining long-term homeless
Boulder council OKs two-year paid assistant for $87,500 annually
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Carlisle presses for individual helpers; Brockett, Young dissent
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Affordable housing critic appointed to Boulder’s Planning Board; open space pick floated entrance fees
Saturday, March 23, 2019
City council fills board and commission seats
Boulder OKs Verizon lease for rec center — with caveats and concerns
Friday, March 22, 2019
Antenna to boost cell service will not include 5G technology, in nod to health, safety anxieties from public
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Boulder seeks outside look at police confrontation of unarmed black student; moves to form citizen task force
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Dozens call for creation of civilian oversight board with "broad-reaching power and binding rulings" during special Monday hearing
7% of Boulder County’s homeless find housing in first year of new approach
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Nearly half of successful "exits" are relocations; further sheltering consolidation eyed as 200 await permanent housing
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CDOT, Boulder working on joint statement for city’s flood work
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Without state approval, floodwall will have to be built on open space, staff says
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Boulder city council sets agenda for special meeting on racism
Friday, March 15, 2019
City leaders to come out from behind the dais for "community conversation"
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No online petitions in Boulder elections until at least 2020
Friday, March 15, 2019
City council advances tighter rules on campaign spending, advertising
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‘I thought I was going to get shot’: Naropa student confronted by cops speaks about experience
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Boulder mayor offers personal apology
Nearly 650 rally for civilian checks on Boulder cops
Friday, March 8, 2019
Demonstrators call for creation of civilian oversight board; city council plans special meeting to address racism
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Boulder council OKs use of eminent domain for underpasses at 30th/Colorado
Friday, March 8, 2019
CU kicking in $2.65M plus land for project
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Boulder council delays discussion on meth use, homeless camp cleanup
Friday, March 8, 2019
City Manager suggests separating topics amid public pushback
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Proposed 30th Street hotel to face skeptical council, Opportunity Zone ban
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Public hearing scheduled for April 2
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Boulder concerned over health and safety risk posed by Verizon’s antennas
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Council calls for public hearing on re-up of company's lease
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Boulder looks to launch $250K grant for arts, culture facilities
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Money could be used for projects, events, operations: anything that 'improves public use'
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Boulder, Xcel haggling over assets; $20M spent on muni so far
Saturday, March 2, 2019
No timeline for city to file condemnation as PUC takes timeout
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Citing increased meth use, Boulder wants to step up sweeps of homeless camps
Friday, March 1, 2019
Staff requesting 2 new hires, $600K-$950K for increased clean-up
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Boulder leaders: Citizens should lead push to extend vote to teens, non-citizens
Sunday, February 24, 2019
City council supportive of wholesale gender-inclusion language changes to "outdated" city charter
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Mobile homes cost $72K, on average, in Boulder
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Residents fear gentrification; city searches for ways to improve infrastructure, preserve affordability
In helping middle class buy homes, Boulder weighs backing loans vs. making them
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Portion of assistance will be set aside for city employees
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City council OKs two annexations in east Boulder
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Cherryvale property stirs debate about building in floodplain
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Seats still open on 6 Boulder boards and commissions
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Application period will stay open until people apply, mayor says
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Boulder looks to help middle class buy homes with shared-equity pilot
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Program would ensure houses stay affordable
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Boulder hunts for partners to help pay for $41M in transportation projects
Sunday, February 17, 2019
City could employ eminent domain for 30th/Colorado underpass
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Critical council pushes for resident reimbursement in Boulder mobile home park water crisis
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Leak due to operator error, owner says; infrastructure sound
Council supports more study on $57M renovation for city offices at former Boulder hospital site
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
150-300 dwelling units considered for 8.8-acre campus
Boulder wants money for climate goals. First, it will see if residents are willing to pay.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
$4-5M extra needed each year to meet city's emission reduction goals
Boulder gave some pot businesses a break on energy. But for the biggest users, there’s still no solution.
Friday, February 8, 2019
Solar on every grow would offset a fraction of industry's electricity
Boulder council sticks to its guns on flood plan; hopes for compromise with CU, CDOT
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Attorney, consultant: CDOT unlikely to give formal OK at this stage
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As CDOT’s hesitation throws cold water on Boulder’s flood plan, staff insists compromise is possible
Monday, February 4, 2019
Federal Highway spokesman: Policies are flexible, open to interpretation
Boulder will require Airbnb operators to prove vacation rental ownership annually
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Staff: Change likely to result in 25% non-compliance rate
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Longer, smaller or more expensive: For Boulder’s flood work to continue, tradeoffs necessary
Saturday, February 2, 2019
State hasn't signed off yet on project, suggesting 'other designs'
Crime is increasing in Boulder — and people are noticing
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Police reports up 7% since 2016, but public overestimates increase
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Council again delays go/no-go vote on Hill hotel, parking development
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
City to seek third-party verification of developers' stated $6M funding gap
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Boulderites happy overall with city, but huge gaps based on income, ethnicity, home ownership
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Few feel represented by city council
Boulder council debates staff’s role in policy making
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Plus head tax, paid council assistants and custodial workers
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Measure to ease pot shops’ energy rules moves ahead
Friday, January 18, 2019
Quick roundup of quick council items Tuesday
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Boundaries reset for Boulder’s subcommunity planning process
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Central, east Boulder given priority
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With first-floor retail rule in place, Boulder’s shopping centers break free of Opportunity Zone moratorium
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
More exemptions added to east Boulder development ban
Council declines to expand winter homeless sheltering in Boulder
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Move would 'undermine' city's push toward services, staff says
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Council to consider dropping energy offset for Boulder’s marijuana businesses
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Non-grows use just 3 percent of industry's total electricity
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Council wanted affordable housing at Shining Mountain Waldorf. 6 months and $25K later, they still won’t get it
Friday, January 11, 2019
Rezoning, more units would be needed to make project viable
Paid assistants, walking meetings floated for council
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Quick hits from Tuesday's council
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Eyeing ‘excess of jobs,’ councilwoman revives head tax proposal
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Workers, businesses would pay; move would correct imbalance, proponents say
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Another path proposed for Uni Hill hotel, parking garage
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Groups recommend selling lot, building garage
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Development, housing likely to top council agenda in 2019
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Critical boards get sharp rebuke from elected officials
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