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Boulder’s Airport Debate: Balancing Values, Facing Realities
Dear Friend and Neighbors, TL;DR A 5-4 majority of City Council supports long-term airport operations, but a procedural dispute over grant “perpetuity” covenants is delaying action and costing taxpayers real money Boulder has already lost nearly $830,000 in federal grants, with another $765,000 at risk, over $1.5 million gone or in jeopardy Independent legal research confirms: every airport that has considered declining federal grants was on a path to close the airport entire
Matt Benjamin
Jun 1119 min read


When the Plan and the Code Collide
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I wanted to share some updates on the work happening around Boulder's land use code and the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP). I know land use policy can feel dense and technical, but it's one of the most important things we're working on right now. It shapes how our city grows, where housing can be built, and how we balance competing values like affordability, sustainability, and neighborhood personality. I'm committed to making this proces
Matt Benjamin
May 516 min read
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