You got elected to the Council and the upcoming meeting is on your birthday. As a birthday present the other 8 council members have said they will pass one bill you propose, regardless of what it does. What would that bill do? Why this specific bill?
Susan Osborne
Did not participate.
Eugene Pearson
Hmmm… many of the bills that I would consider would require a charter amendment; however if given this one opportunity, I would pass legislation that would grant free access to our Recreation Centers for all minors (minors defined as all citizens of Boulder under 21 years of age). This would allow all children regardless of socio-economic status an opportunity to be at these vital community centers. It would teach a lifetime oof positive activities and keep them engaged in the city.
Susan Peterson
I would pass a bill that would fund a new program focused on making Boulder energy independent, with maximum use of renewable resources, by 2050. I would choose this bill, because I know that energy is going to be an incredibly scarce resource in my son’s lifetime, and that the best legacy I could leave him and his kids is a city that is not only clean, but incredibly prosperous due to the forward thinking actions of City Council in 2007.
Larry Quilling
I would declare a city “Cake Day”. Let everyone eat cake!
Seriously, I would propose an ordinance to line the Whitemeyer ponds for additional water storage which would be used to restore winter flows to South Boulder and Middle Boulder Creeks through water exchanges. I am very passionate about conserving, protecting and restoring our creeks and streams. Our 1st hard freeze will kill most all remaining fish, frogs and other aquatic life in South Boulder Creek this fall because of lack of flows. I’d really like a flowing stream for my next birthday.
Tom Riley
This bill would provide housing for all low/moderate middle working class. The ones Boulder is proving to forget. This bill would allow that the middle-class working in Boulder and are invested in Boulder’s future would be allowed the opportunity to live here.
The middle-class are the backbone of our society and the next generation’s answer to our current problems, issues, and unfortunate disagreements which continue to promote anti-diversity. The middle-class is the most divers of classes and its presence should be celebrated and supported.
In socioeconomic diversity we will find the ideas necessary to support our ideals.
Eric Rutherford
The bill would be called “Empowering the Hispanic Community to Vote”. My wife is Mexican, and I would like to see at least 50 percent the legal immigrant population vote and see that their vote can and does make a difference in our community. The bill would sponsor bilingual advertising to the Hispanic community.
Thanks for the present, guys!
Rob Smoke
Did not participate.
Ken Wilson
Did not participate.
Matt Appelbaum
Did not participate.
Philip Bradley
Really..This is the best present I have ever received (next to my back pack, and fly rod...any way) I would see a stronger economic incentive package passed. both for reduction of paper work when a business enters the city but more importantly I would see that the incentives for solar energy( PV or hot Water intstaliation made to be accessible to ALL the residence in Boulder not just the hand full that first apply. ohh and reduction of the land use codes so it is not 600+ pages long( that is a bear to read and after the first 200 any person would lose track)
Seth Brigham
Did not participate.
Shawn Coleman
Hard question as the issue always change, I guess If I had to pick a "blank policy check" on one current issue it would be to stop spending 150K a year studying municipalization. I feel that money is better spent directly on reducing the city's carbon footprint. 150K goes a long way to subsidizing windsource for low income families, assisting residents and businesses find ways to conserve energy and save money.
Macon Cowles
Did not participate.
Angelique Espinoza
We have so very many ordinances on the books as it is, I think I would choose to revisit or improve some existing ordinances now that we have more data and experience to see what works and what doesn't. Ah, but perhaps I would pass a "bill" to end Council meetings at 11 p.m. It just seems as though effective discussion should be able to happen within that timeframe if we exercise a little discipline and do our homework.
Crystal Gray
Arrived late
Andrew Harrison
Did not participate.
Philip Hernandez
Not a bill, but a resolution. The City would not expend any resources in detaining or rounding up any undocumented individuals within the city boundaries. I would suggest the City does not have the resources to comply with any federal or state mandate related to undocumented individuals. Individuals who have warrants or felons would be exempted from this resolution.
Nabil Karkamaz
Did not participate.
Kathryn Kramer
I would ask that they pass a bill that increases the amount of affordable housing from 10% to at least 40%. The best communities are integrated, thus instead of having all the workers live on the outskirts of town, I would propose that affordable housing be made available in all the neighborhoods. It is a travesty that people who work in Boulder can not afford to live in Boulder. Many of the people who paid taxes for many years in Boulder to pay for roads, schools etc. have been driven out. This needs to be changed or else Boulder will become a stale, uninteresting city.
Adam Massey
Did not participate.
Lisa Morzel
Did not participate.
Alan O'Hashi
at the bilingual forum on sunday, i proposed that i would immediately work to direct the city staff to implement the recommendations of the inclusivity task force recommendations. if you want to know what those are, in general, it has to do with institutionalizing culturally competent practices in city government. i'll send them to you if you want to read those.
