Opinion
Judy Amabile: It’s time to modernize Boulder County government
Question 200 would expand the board from three members to five, creating broader representation and better decision-making for a growing county.
Curtis Johnson and Michael Dougherty: Amendment 81 is not the right answer for immigration or for Colorado
Requiring local law enforcement to notify ICE about certain arrests would erode trust in immigrant communities, discourage victims from reporting crimes and undermine public safety.
Scott Skinner-Thompson: Colorado shed its ‘Hate State’ reputation. Will voters bring it back?
Two ballot measures targeting transgender youth raise questions about medical autonomy, participation in sports and whether Colorado will continue its path toward inclusion.
Brian Keegan: Boulder’s school closures were decades in the making
BVSD’s declining enrollment reflects 50 years of housing and land-use choices — and won’t reverse without different policies.
Nicole Speer and Mark Wallach: Boulder’s facilities funding debate deserves facts, not misinformation
Nicole Speer and Mark Wallach say that city’s $400 million bond proposal would address aging facilities. Delaying investments will increase costs.
Ty Haney and Katie Wolf: BVSD should prove school closures are the best option
Declining enrollment is real, but before closing neighborhood schools, BVSD should show why less disruptive alternatives won’t work.
KC Becker: Boulder deserves a better bond proposal, not a $400 million blank check
In 2011, the city gave residents a real role in shaping a detailed capital plan. It should do so again before asking voters to authorize $400 million in debt.
Terri Brncic: Boulder can’t say what Alpine-Balsam will cost. Why trust it with $400 million more?
The city is asking voters to approve its largest-ever bond measure. First, it should provide a clear accounting of what its Alpine-Balsam redevelopment will cost and how it is being financed.
Olivia Mendoza: Boulder is putting mass surveillance technology before civil liberties
As Boulder considers a long-term contract for automated license plate readers, city officials should establish stronger safeguards, public oversight and vendor accountability before selecting a provider.
Mark Wallach: Why I resigned from Boulder City Council
‘The Aspenization of Boulder will continue unimpeded. And that is why I resigned my seat on the council.’