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Boulder lowers thresholds for daytime winter sheltering

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Boulder Shelter will stay open when daytime temps drop below 20 degrees

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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Police blotter: 57-year-old unhoused man dies during Boulder snowstorm

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Death comes amid renewed sweep of encampments

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Muni 101: A Glossary

Friday, September 11, 2020

Helpful definitions for navigating a complex topic

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?

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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%

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Emails: Boulder councilman discouraged nonprofits from supporting citizen petition

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Bob Yates sent unsolicited messages to two area agencies

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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

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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

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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

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6-2 council vote sends Xcel settlement to Boulder voters

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Measure would re-up lapsed franchise agreement

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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

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Judge: Despite giving wrong advice, Boulder doesn’t have to place petition on ballot

Friday, August 14, 2020

Bedrooms Are For People vows appeal

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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

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Boulder to consider plan to kill prairie dogs, disturb burrows

Saturday, August 8, 2020

City has been exploring lethal control since 2019

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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.

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Boulder police officer under investigation for social media posts

Friday, August 7, 2020

Waylon Lolotai has faced multiple allegations of excessive use of force

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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

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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

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Xcel, Boulder settlement: What’s in it?

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Deal would end 10-year effort for city utility; promises renewables, upgrades

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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

Read more Council to weigh resident’s petition efforts, emergency powers to change Boulder’s charter →

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

Read more Eviction representation measure makes Boulder ballots; others at the mercy of city council →

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

Read more ‘We have to enact changes’: Council, community and Boulder’s new police chief call for reform →

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)

Read more Boulder’s long-sought gondola elicits giggles and groans, but study shows it’s seriously doable →

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

Read more Deadline drama, legal risks and new rules add to confusion for Boulder’s petition circulators →

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

Read more Boulder gave enough cash to keep 450 families housed in 2020. In 6 weeks, 400 asked for aid. →

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

Read more Boulder County health officials ‘strongly encourage’ alternative to in-person petitioning →

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

Read more Data: Boulder County’s Latinx population more likely to catch COVID, be hospitalized than white residents →

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

Read more Boulder sticks with in-person petitions despite guidance from government, health officials →

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

Read more Boulder County health officials urge mask use while exercising, but science says distancing is more effective →

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

Read more ‘A new normal’: Social distancing measures working, but to keep COVID at bay, they’ll have to last →

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

Read more As trails, parks stay crowded and other cities lead the way, pressure mounts on Boulder to close streets to cars →

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. →

COVID in Boulder County: Lafayette man, 68, becomes first local death but most patients under 60

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Enforcement of stay-at-home order will focus on 'education, encouragement'

Read more COVID in Boulder County: Lafayette man, 68, becomes first local death but most patients under 60 →

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

Read more Boulder prepares for increase in domestic violence, child abuse due to coronavirus cloistering →

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

Read more Coronavirus in Boulder County: Officials urge public not to panic — just stay away from other people →

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

Read more Boulder says no to e-scooters, for now →

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

Read more City staff: Don’t allow e-scooters in Boulder →

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

Read more Boulder delays vote on all-winter homeless sheltering as staff defends pending reduction in beds →

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

Read more Here’s how Boulder handles snow removal. And what can — and can’t — be done to make it more equitable. →

After 13-month ‘sprint’ to save affordable housing project, 30Pearl breaks ground in Boulder

Friday, December 13, 2019

Elected, appointed officials tour subsidized properties

Read more After 13-month ‘sprint’ to save affordable housing project, 30Pearl breaks ground in Boulder →

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

Read more Boulder schedules vote on racial equity resolution as public blasts councilwoman’s comments →

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.

Read more To ease parking woes for downtown workers, Boulder piloting new ‘evening’ rate at garages →

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 →

2019 Election Results (City of Boulder)

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Updating with live results

Read more 2019 Election Results (City of Boulder) →

‘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

Read more Andy Celani: Mantén a Boulder siendo Boulder →

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

Read more Brian Dolan tiene una ‘idea general’ de que los vecinos no tienen voz en el gobierno de Boulder. Y eso es todo. →

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

Read more Adam Swetlik: La crisis de vivienda es más grande que Boulder. Las soluciones también deben serlo. →

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

Read more Asesor del Gobierno Aaron Brockett: Para crear el futuro de Boulder, fíjese en su presente →

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

Read more Andy Celani: Keep Boulder Boulder →

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

Read more Gala Orba tiene muchas ideas para resolver los grandes problemas de Boulder. Pero necesita algo de ayuda para encontrar soluciones reales. →

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

Read more Paul Cure claramente quiere un asiento en la mesa. Lo que hará con él es un poco más borroso. →

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

Read more Junie Joseph: Estudiantes, arrendatarios merecen un lugar en la mesa de toma de decisiones de Boulder →

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

Read more Gala Orba has plenty of ideas to solve Boulder’s big problems. But to find actual solutions, she’ll need a little help. →

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

Read more Brian Dolan has a ‘general idea’ neighbors aren’t getting their say in Boulder government. And that’s about it. →

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

Read more Bob Yates really, really wants to be reelected. His promise? ‘More of the same’ →

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

Read more Susan Peterson: Protect Boulder’s environmental legacy ‘at all costs’ →

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

Read more Paul Cure clearly wants a seat at the table. What he’ll do with it is a little fuzzier. →

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

Read more Adam Swetlik: Housing crisis is bigger than Boulder; solutions should be, too →

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

Read more Junie Joseph: Students, renters deserve a seat at the table in Boulder decision-making →

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

Read more Amid neighborhood pushback, council pushes Alpine-Balsam land use changes to ‘future phase’ →

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

Read more No, Boulder isn’t going to build THAT at Alpine-Balsam →

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

Read more Report: Hotel wouldn’t bring most jobs, revenue to Hill, but is best option for long-term benefits →

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

Read more Boulder moves to 21-year-old age limit for tobacco use, softens on total flavor ban in fight against teen vaping →

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

Read more Boulder-based green energy group makes case for density to meet city’s climate goals →

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

Read more Boulder ends off-duty police officer services for local ICE contractor →

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

Read more Boulder seeks voter OK to issue debt for middle-class down payment assistance →

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

Read more Council advances tax to raise $3-5M for open space; weighs other funding needs →

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.

Read more Opinion: Council shows its housing hypocrisy on Hogan Pancost →

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

Read more Boulder pursuing tax, tighter regulations to lower teen vaping rates →

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

Read more Boulder could have flood mitigation options on CU South by year’s end →

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

Read more Council fills 2 seats on housing, open space boards →

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

Read more To cheers and laughter, Boulder ‘kills the zombie’ by disallowing housing at Hogan-Pancost →

Opinion: When will Boulder lead?

Saturday, July 13, 2019

While other U.S. cities innovate with protected bike lanes and housing solutions, Boulder stagnates

Read more Opinion: When will Boulder lead? →

Despite poor cost/benefit analysis, flood mitigation, open space recommended for Hogan Pancost

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Uses would preclude housing, other development at the long-contested site

Read more Despite poor cost/benefit analysis, flood mitigation, open space recommended for Hogan Pancost →

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

Read more By the numbers: Boulder’s retail scene is healthy (for now), but businesses, shoppers see room for improvement →

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

Read more To cut through political platitudes, Boulder Progressives hosting Raucous Caucus for city council candidates →

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

Read more Boulder makes final, $82M offer for Xcel’s assets in last step before condemnation →

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

Read more City council directs staff to find a way forward on flood mitigation in south Boulder →

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

Read more With direction on Alpine-Balsam area plan, council decides status quo must go →

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

Read more Council makes mid-year board, commission appointments, but resignations mean more open seats →

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

Read more CDOT on board for Boulder’s flood work, but open space, CU buy-in less certain →

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'

Read more Boulder takes big stick to office space, but barely gets council support to promote housing →

Boulder adds 13th, Latinx member to police oversight task force

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Michelle Denae selected with full support of subcommittee

Read more Boulder adds 13th, Latinx member to police oversight task force →

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

Read more E-scooter sharing at a standstill in Boulder as council passes 9-month moratorium →

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

Read more Boulder will stay the course on Alpine Balsam for now, pursuing city/county offices, housing →

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

Read more 59% of Boulder-area residents support lethal control of prairie dogs on open space farms →

In a 5-3 vote, council reluctantly agrees to explore lethal control as possible tool for prairie dog crisis on Boulder farm lands

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Discussion stretched to nearly 2 a.m. as officials wrestle with balancing public process, urgent action

Read more In a 5-3 vote, council reluctantly agrees to explore lethal control as possible tool for prairie dog crisis on Boulder farm lands →

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

Read more Boulder’s new police oversight task force lacks critical experience of unhoused residents, activists say →

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

Read more Staff: It will cost $5-$7M, take 20-30 years to rid Boulder’s open space ag lands of prairie dogs →

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

Read more Poll shows tepid support for library tax, but consultants insist victory at the ballot is possible →

Group makes recommendations to council for Boulder police oversight task force

Friday, May 3, 2019

Council will vote on membership Tuesday

Read more Group makes recommendations to council for Boulder police oversight task force →

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

Read more Councilman hopes to see Boulder thick with flying rainbow flags for Pride month →

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

Read more Rejecting recidivism: Defy Colorado bets on business as the way out of a vicious prison cycle →

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

Read more Boulder looks to ‘baby carrots,’ sticks to discourage large homes as focus shifts to community benefit →

Online petitions get pushed to 2021 in Boulder

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

No easily replicable system, city says

Read more Online petitions get pushed to 2021 in Boulder →

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

Read more Boulder will begin negotiations to sell Pleasant Street parking lot to Hill hotel developers →

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

Read more Council OKs $2.23M in fiber internet connections to key city sites, under-served communities →

Boulder’s building code update brings construction waste fee, possible local 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

Read more Boulder’s building code update brings construction waste fee, possible local law on gender-neutral restrooms →

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

Read more Council will review plans for 147 apartments at Liquor Mart site →

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

Read more Second police confrontation with unarmed black man in Boulder may get independent review →

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

Read more Boulder will lease historic Harbeck House, with an eye on ‘community value’ →

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

Read more City council wants to prioritize public safety in budgets as Boulder faces $375M in unfunded needs →

‘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

Read more ‘Let’s get out’: Boulder city council second-guessing $40M hospital purchase in wake of ‘staggering’ costs →

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

Read more Boulder looks to limit office space, single-family housing in first peek at changes to built environment →

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

Read more Boulder ups affordable housing goal to 15%, but council split on how to get there →

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

Read more Boulder PD completes internal investigation of confrontation with black student; report expected in 3-4 weeks →

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

Read more Boulder’s cops push back against civilian oversight as council considers citizen task force →

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

Read more As Boulder considers upping affordable housing goal, staff aims lower than citizens →

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

Read more Boulder supports county’s housing-first approach to homelessness, but wants slower rollback of shelter services →

Boulder council OKs two-year paid assistant for $87,500 annually

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Carlisle presses for individual helpers; Brockett, Young dissent

Read more Boulder council OKs two-year paid assistant for $87,500 annually →

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

Read more Affordable housing critic appointed to Boulder’s Planning Board; open space pick floated entrance fees →

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

Read more Boulder OKs Verizon lease for rec center — with caveats and concerns →

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

Read more Boulder seeks outside look at police confrontation of unarmed black student; moves to form citizen task force →

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

Read more 7% of Boulder County’s homeless find housing in first year of new approach →

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

Read more CDOT, Boulder working on joint statement for city’s flood work →

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"

Read more Boulder city council sets agenda for special meeting on racism →

No online petitions in Boulder elections until at least 2020

Friday, March 15, 2019

City council advances tighter rules on campaign spending, advertising

Read more No online petitions in Boulder elections until at least 2020 →

‘I thought I was going to get shot’: Black Naropa student confronted by police speaks out about experience

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Boulder mayor offers personal apology

Read more ‘I thought I was going to get shot’: Black Naropa student confronted by police speaks out about experience →

Nearly 650 rally for civilian checks on Boulder cops; city council plans special meeting to address racism

Friday, March 8, 2019

Demonstrators call for creation of civilian oversight board, improved complaint process

Read more Nearly 650 rally for civilian checks on Boulder cops; city council plans special meeting to address racism →

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

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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

Read more In helping middle class buy homes, Boulder weighs backing loans vs. making them →

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 be first to 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

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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

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Boulder wants money for climate goals. Monday, it will launch survey to see if residents are willing to pay.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

$4-5M extra needed each year to meet city's emission reduction goals

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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

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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

Read more As CDOT’s hesitation throws cold water on Boulder’s flood plan, staff insists compromise is possible →

Boulder moves ahead with requiring Airbnb operators to prove they own vacation rentals on yearly basis

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'

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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

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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

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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

Read more Council wanted affordable housing at Shining Mountain Waldorf. 6 months and $25K later, they still won’t get it →

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

City Council preps for 2019 agenda-setting retreat

Read more Development, housing likely to top council agenda in 2019 →