My Priorities for Boulder

Boulder is a remarkable community, and we are facing important choices about our future.

I believe we can remain progressive and forward-looking while becoming more affordable, inclusive, economically sustainable, and effective.

These priorities reflect where I believe we need to focus our attention. They are also a starting point for conversation. I want to hear from you about what is working, what isn't, and what you believe deserves greater attention from City Council.

A Boulder Where People Can Stay
Boulder should be a community where working families, young people, older adults, and longtime residents have a realistic opportunity to stay. We need thoughtful approaches to housing and affordability that recognize the needs of people at different stages of life while protecting the qualities that make Boulder such a special place to live.

A Strong and Sustainable Local Economy
A healthy community needs a healthy local economy. I want Boulder to be a place where local businesses, entrepreneurs, workers, artists, and creators can succeed. Economic vitality also matters because a strong and diverse economy helps provide the resources we need to support essential city services and community priorities.

Protecting Boulder’s Land—and Its People
Our open space, natural environment, and commitment to sustainability are fundamental to Boulder’s identity. Protecting them must remain a priority. But protecting Boulder also means preparing for the realities of wildfire and a changing climate. We need to be serious about wildfire mitigation, community preparedness, and the resilience of our neighborhoods while continuing Boulder’s leadership on climate and environmental stewardship.

A Safe, Welcoming and Connected Community
Everyone should feel safe and welcome in Boulder. Public safety, homelessness, behavioral health, and the condition of our public spaces require practical solutions that balance compassion with accountability. These are complex challenges that require collaboration—not slogans or one-size-fits-all answers.

A City Government That Listens, Plans and Delivers
Good government starts by listening, but it also has a responsibility to deliver. That means spending taxpayer dollars wisely, planning responsibly for our long-term capital needs, maintaining the infrastructure and services residents rely on, and being transparent about the choices we make. Boulder needs to plan not only for today, but for what our community will need ten, twenty, and thirty years from now.