Greetings, #Boulder, on this sunny and snowy Tuesday. We've got a city council meeting tonight, and there's just one (major) thing on the agenda: CU South annexation. boulderbeat.news/2021/04/17/cu-…
First, a personal note: I'll be speaking at Take Back the Night this Thursday, an annual event against sexual violence. I'll be telling my story of abuse, assault and healing.

If you've ever wondered what makes me tick, this is a good place to start. blog.frontrange.edu/2021/04/02/rec…
I know there's been a lot of heavy stuff lately. This will certainly be that. It's also about something else: What it takes to heal. For me as an individual and for our community.

There's much to be learned from survivors of all kinds of violence ♥️
But first: Tonight and CU South. Reading my primer (link above) is a good place to start. It's going to be a looong discussion, and an important one, because council is set to vote on annexation this fall.

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21 Apr
This is it: The big one. CU South Annexation. Here's staff's presentation: www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/Item_6A_-…
And my story, which is an easier and quicker read (not as comprehensive, but helpful): boulderbeat.news/2021/04/17/cu-…
I'll prob tweet mostly what staff says, and add in extras as I think of it. I have So. Much. Notes. on this — stretching over 3 years — so it's a bit like trying to drink from a firehose.
Read 164 tweets
21 Apr
A few things on consent that are interesting: The aforementioned gun violence prevention resolution, and the fifth or sixth expansion of the 2015 height limit moratorium, through August, so the community benefit work can be completed.
I believe council will be accepting suggested edits to the gun violence prevention resolution. I'll find a copy for ya'll and include it on boulderbeat.news or my newsletter, if you're interested.
Some council members offering their thoughts now. Joseph feels some of the language is too passive.
Read 34 tweets
21 Apr
We do have open comment tonight. Quite a mix of regulars and new (to me) names. I'd expect some CU South comment, possibly some policing/homelessness comments (or maybe SB-62) and... idk what else.

Here's the list: www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/April_20_…
OH, they're also adding the gun violence prevention resolution. It wasn't in the packet, so I don't know exactly what's in it.
Staff is aware of the issues with streaming on Channel 8, so if you're trying to watch there... They're working on it.
Read 19 tweets
14 Apr
There are some topics that every city reporter in Boulder has to cover at some point. Rocky Mountain Greenway is one of those, and it's up next. My time has come. www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/Item_5B_-…
(The other is also topical now, FasTracks, but thankfully I can rely on CPR for excellent coverage of that.)
What is the Rocky Mountain Greenway? A connector from Front Range trails to RMNP.

27 miles of trails built so far in JeffCo, Adams; trail nearly to Rocky Flats
Read 59 tweets
14 Apr
Next up: East Boulder subcommunity planning. I didn't take notes on this one (sorry!) but here's the presentation. www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/Item_5A_-…
I'll try and tweet extra much to make up for this.
Not sure exactly when we last visited this. The most recent thread I have is from Sept. 2019(!)
Read 81 tweets
14 Apr
Next up: Micromobility. Also, which wheels go where? (Scooters, e-bikes, etc. on sidewalks, paths, streets)

Staff presentation www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/Item_4A_-…
Counsil last visited this topic in October
boulderbeat.news/2020/10/30/bou…
The rules being suggested tonight, if adopted, will go into effect in a couple weeks
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