Boulder City Council: Prioritize Citizen Voices Not Real Estate Development Interests

The Issue

Our community in Boulder is on edge. Families who form the backbone of our city are moving out as single-family homes are being swiftly converted into student housing by aggressive real estate development companies. We are the proud citizens of Boulder, not impersonal businesses, and our voices matter. Ordinance 8666, Family-Friendly Vibrant Neighborhoods, will lead to more crowding, parking problems, noise and nuisance issues. And again, it doesn't help with affordability or reflect citizen feedback. 

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We are not anti-development, but we are firmly against the status quo where rampant, ill-conceived development has displaced long-term residents, disrupting the cultural and social fabric of our city. Our City Council has unfortunately turned a blind eye to this predicament and has chosen to act on their own biases instead of representing the wishes of their electorate.

City Council has the opportunity on 9 January 2025 to step back and take a serious look at the real life impacts of this rezoning on our neighborhoods. It is time to revive the true spirit of public service and democracy within the council. We demand that the Boulder City Council immediately start to listen to its citizens and respond to the widespread dissatisfaction concerning the incessant real estate development focus that is eroding our community.

Misguided priorities should not result in our town losing its identity. Boulder should not turn into a soulless concrete jungle, hollowed out by uncaring investors. We urge the City Council to prioritize the interests of the citizens over the urges of real estate developers.

Make your voice heard, sign this petition now, and let's ensure that the City Council listens to us, the people!

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The Issue

Our community in Boulder is on edge. Families who form the backbone of our city are moving out as single-family homes are being swiftly converted into student housing by aggressive real estate development companies. We are the proud citizens of Boulder, not impersonal businesses, and our voices matter. Ordinance 8666, Family-Friendly Vibrant Neighborhoods, will lead to more crowding, parking problems, noise and nuisance issues. And again, it doesn't help with affordability or reflect citizen feedback. 

Please note: We are not accepting donations at this time. Thanks!

We are not anti-development, but we are firmly against the status quo where rampant, ill-conceived development has displaced long-term residents, disrupting the cultural and social fabric of our city. Our City Council has unfortunately turned a blind eye to this predicament and has chosen to act on their own biases instead of representing the wishes of their electorate.

City Council has the opportunity on 9 January 2025 to step back and take a serious look at the real life impacts of this rezoning on our neighborhoods. It is time to revive the true spirit of public service and democracy within the council. We demand that the Boulder City Council immediately start to listen to its citizens and respond to the widespread dissatisfaction concerning the incessant real estate development focus that is eroding our community.

Misguided priorities should not result in our town losing its identity. Boulder should not turn into a soulless concrete jungle, hollowed out by uncaring investors. We urge the City Council to prioritize the interests of the citizens over the urges of real estate developers.

Make your voice heard, sign this petition now, and let's ensure that the City Council listens to us, the people!

Please note: We are not accepting donations at this time. Thanks!

The Decision Makers

Boulder City Council
2 Members
Taishya Adams
Boulder City Council
Matt Benjamin
Boulder City Council
Aaron Brockett
Boulder City Mayor

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