Local Government
Boulder City Council to revisit airport’s future at public hearing after contentious vote
The hearing could reopen debate over whether Boulder should commit to operating the airport indefinitely and accept obligations tied to federal funding.
Boulder County commissioners revive disputed herbicide project at Red Hill
The county plans to use drones to spray herbicide across roughly 800 acres to combat invasive cheatgrass, despite concerns about past chemical use and county oversight.
Boulder predicting budget gap as economic forecast remains cloudy
City officials say slowing sales tax growth and rising expenses are contributing to a projected $6.5 million shortfall in the 2027 budget.
Boulder City Council allows metro districts, opening door to a powerful development finance tool with a troubled past
An East Boulder project with a 2,500-seat venue is among the first to explore the new financing tool as the city prepares for Sundance.
Boulder County canceled public input meetings on parks and open space for months during controversial decisions
The county’s open space advisory board went months without meeting, a gap some members said limited public input.
Boulder City Council to consider accepting federal money for city airport, rekindling debate over its future
Accepting federal funding would ease maintenance costs and challenges, but could close the door on repurposing the land for housing.
Boulder City Council moves to keep airport open indefinitely, limiting future housing options
Boulder City Council directed officials to draft a resolution, deciding one of the city’s most contentious issues through an informal vote.
Boulder County will lay off more employees and may cut programs to close $13.2 million budget deficit
After 62 layoffs and dozens of severance departures that disrupted social service programs, Boulder County officials say another round of cuts is coming.
‘It doesn’t feel good’: Boulder councilmembers still reeling after airport vote to stay open indefinitely
Some Boulder councilmembers say the decision came too quickly and are questioning the use of informal “straw poll” votes on major issues.
Boulder County limits public comment at key advisory boards, narrowing input to agenda items
Residents can still raise broader concerns with county commissioners, who take general comment twice a month.