Local Government
Boulder City Council passes $552.6M budget for 2027, cutting 24 positions
The budget closes a projected $6.3 million General Fund gap as candidates debate the city’s financial management ahead of the election.
Boulder parks board sends rare rebuke over service cuts, Spruce Pool’s uncertain future
The advisory board voted 5-2 against recommending the recreation budget, citing service cuts and uncertainty over Spruce Pool’s future.
Boulder City Council approves FAA grant application, deepening its commitment to city airport
The city is applying for about $140,000 in federal money for a pavement maintenance project. It deepens Boulder’s commitment to the airport
Boulder proposes ending free recreation access for low-income residents
The proposed 2027 budget includes cuts to pool hours, fitness and childcare services and a low-income subsidy program.
Boulder’s proposed 2027 budget would cut 13 filled jobs and trim pool hours
The city manager’s recommended budget seeks to close a projected $6.3 million General Fund gap through staffing and service cuts.
Boulder’s Spruce Pool will stay open in 2027. After that, its future is unclear.
One-time funding will keep the longtime Whittier gathering place open in 2027, but no money is available for 2028 amid rising costs and broader recreation cuts.
Boulder City Council backs off tipped-wage change after yearlong fight
Restaurant owners sought slower tipped-wage increases, while labor advocates wanted them kept on schedule.
ALLO pulls out of Boulder’s citywide fiber project, forcing city to find new partner
The company cited increased costs and competition. The city said it was reviewing its legal options under the terms of its contract.
Boulder City Councilmember Mark Wallach resigns after vote to keep municipal airport open indefinitely
Wallach, who served on council since 2019, said ‘I will not be a party to the surrender of our valuable airport land in perpetuity.’
Boulder council divided ahead of vote on slowing wage increases for tipped workers
Restaurant owners say they need relief from rising costs. Workers say slowing scheduled wage increases would make it even harder to afford Boulder.