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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Whatever you care about for #Boulder, you’re more likely to get more of it when there’s more to go around. My latest newsletter talks about how to make our town financially strong. Read it and subscribe here: www.ryanwithboulder.com/newsletter

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Do you get my newsletter? Subscribe for a new kind of dispatch from me for the 2026 election season: www.ryanwithboulder.com/newsletter Each week-ish from now to November I'll be posting one hot take…

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I'm so happy to earn an endorsement for my re-election to #Boulder City Council from @boulderprogressives.org! Boulder Progressives leads a comprehensive progressive agenda that includes better housing, transit, climate solutions, and living for everyone. I'm honored to be a part of their work.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'm running for re-election to Boulder City Council and I am SO EXCITED TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT. I love Boulder. My mission: Make it work for everyone, now and in the future. I'm working to: 1. Cut the costs of living 2. Adapt our community to a changing world it wasn't built for…

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I am BRIMMING with excitement to earn the endorsement of Boulder Progressives for re-election to Boulder City Council in 2026. And...please help me. Donate, up to $100. I need 4 more donations of $25+ to trigger matching from the city: lnkd.in/g2zFynqb 🙏 yellowscene.com/2026/08/21/b...

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Boulder Progressives Announces Strongest Slate Ever for 2026 City Council Election - Yellow Scene Magazine

Boulder Progressives recently announced its endorsements for the Mayor and Boulder City Council candidates.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Text CITYSAFE to 888777 to subscribe to City of Boulder police and fire broadcasts that until now have only been on x and instagram. Hat tip to community members like @andimann.bsky.social who help find ways to keep making our services better. bouldercolorado.gov/news/city-bo...

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City of Boulder Launches CitySafe, a New Text Notification Option for Public Safety Information | City of Boulder

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’m running for re-election! My mission: Make Boulder work for everyone, now and in the future. I aim to continue to: 1. Cut the costs of living 2. Adapt our community to a changing world it wasn’t built for 3. Make local gov more predictable and effective www.ryanwithboulder.com/campaigns/vi...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Three local Boulder technology experts--two CU researchers and a cybersecurity expert--laid out the case in today's Camera why Boulder should stop using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). This is as the city considers a new vendor. My view (thread): www.dailycamera.com/2026/07/09/b...

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Boulder should halt use of Flock – and all other automatic license plate readers (Opinion)

Changing the logo on Boulder’s Flock cameras will not change the privacy-violating architecture of automatic license plate readers. The history and potential for this tech to be abused cannot be refor...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Just signed up for a free detailed home assessment for #wildfire protection from the City of #Boulder. Assessments run 2 hours for a slot you schedule. Advice is voluntary to follow and can uniquely qualify you for home-improvement grants. Sign up here: www.bouldercolorado.gov/wildfireready

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Boulder’s newest multiuse path underpass is a beauty — at 19th and Upland Ave by Creat View Elementary School.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I’m planning to run for re-election to #Boulder City Council. My first term wraps up at the end of 2026. I’m proud we’ve moved forward so much of what I came here for: * better housing and transportation options * safer streets * stronger energy and wildfire codes …

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Antisemitism was rising in Boulder long before the June 1 attack. The reality is people who speak out against hate can hesitate when the target is Jews. May the memory of Karen Diamond be a blessing. And may we make it safe to be Jewish in Boulder. council-chronicles.ghost.io/one-year-aft...

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Nicole Speer @nicolekspeer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I'm Dr. Nicole Speer, a City Councilwoman in #Boulder, Colorado. I hope you will join me in condemning today's horrific act of hate in our community. Read my full statement here: council-chronicles.ghost.io/on-the-viole...

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Dr. Jeff Masters @drjeffmasters.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

A total of 13 states have tied or set all-time March heat records over the period Mar. 18-21, and one or more stations in Arizona and California have tied or broken the previous all-time U.S. heat record of 108°F each of those four days. This heatwave is in a class of its own historically!

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

On my very first meeting as a city councilor in Dec 2023, we approved intersection traffic cameras for speeding. I don’t like fines. I’m skeptical of “smart” transportation tech. I worry about surveillance. But dangerous driving is one of the top killers in the US, and inhospitable streets are…

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Robin Chase @rmchase.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Just learned that 11-24% of people who had their bikes stolen stop riding!!! Strong rationale for cities to provide/require secure bike parking as part of their mode shift efforts. www.ecf.com/media/resour... ddd.uab.cat/pub/trerecpr...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The CO 7 Coalition will deliver a people-first transportation corridor with regional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a regional bikeway, pedestrian improvements, safety improvements, and first/last-mile connections for ~30 miles from Brighton to downtown #Boulder.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Following local government is hard. The meetings and processes are just as wonky as at higher levels of government. But local agencies have fewer resources to communicate and serious local policy rarely makes the news. www.ryanwithboulder.com/campaigns/vi...

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Ryan’s Review, a Boulder City Council Update

An update from Ryan Schuchard on Boulder City Council

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Nearly 25% of teachers in the Boulder Valley School District will stay home today to join the call to end the reign of terror from ICE. Our kids will join them. Thank you BVSD and teachers for standing up. And to the families participating who have the means to do so. #ICEOUT

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Power outages cost more than we tend to think. Businesses close, transportation systems and supply chains stall, refrigerated goods and medicines spoil, and residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing suffer. Important new findings from @rockymtninst.bsky.social. rmi.org/power-outage...

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Power Outages Cost More Than We Account For. Better Data Could Help. - RMI

Extreme weather power outages cause hidden economic losses. Better data can guide smarter resilience investments for utilities and communities.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Hold on my dear ones, here comes the dawn. That’s what hundreds of people came together in Boulder today to sing in an interfaith prayer walk. It was a vigil for Renee Good and Alex Pretti. It was a vigil for the dozens of others who have died in dealings with ICE,…

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

A most basic safeguard of American life is the ability to forecast our climate and weather. Yet there is a serious movement to eliminate the nation’s top center to do just that. What you can do:… blog.ucs.org/carlos-marti...

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What Americans Lose if Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled

Five ways dismantling NCAR will cost the American people, and two ways to save it.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Lights may be flickering in the U.S. climate movement. But one area is shining brightly: Local governments. Their growing momentum with climate action—plus their rich potential to make life better and society more climate-resilient together. Here I share how advocates,… fas.org/publication/...

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To scale up climate solutions, local governments need to accelerate system changes - Federation of American Scientists

Cities saying climate change matters is typical. The number of US cities with adopted climate action plans is in the hundreds. That’s what we need, since cities drive the bulk of greenhouse gas emissi...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

A 2026 city council policy/programs update for Boulder, CO: One of the main ways Boulder city council legislates is by meeting once every 2 years to create a short list of workplan priorities. For 2026 it’s only a 1-year process as we transition to even year elections (good for turnout, yay!).

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Nextdoor is right: #Boulder should make bicycle security a priority. One crucial step is to make it possible for riders to follow the city's own (and other experts' advice)—to lock your frame to a sturdy anchor. To do that, we need an effort to retire the many racks around town that...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The last week in #Boulder — with multiple power outages, destructive winds, extreme fire danger, and continued lacking useful explanations from Xcel — was brutal. Many residents, orgs, and businesses have suffered and are still suffering. Much work is ahead. www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...

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Hurricane-force winds return to the Boulder area in Colorado, uprooting trees and damaging roofs

On Friday hurricane-force winds returned to the Boulder area. It was just two days after a different wind event battered the Colorado city.

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Chris Bianchi @bianchiweather.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

IMPORTANT: NWS Boulder just issued a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) Fire Weather Warning for Boulder, Hwy 93, and the Boulder + northern JeffCo foothills for tomorrow. Winds: 85-110 mph. Bone dry. This is a Fire Weather Warning with an exclamation point. #COwx

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BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️⛈️ @bouldercast.com · 19/12/2025

As expected, the Red Flag Warning on Friday has been given the Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) distinction by the National Weather Service for EXTREME FIRE DANGER in/near the Boulder and Jefferson County Foothills. Do not sleep on the fire risk Friday 5AM-Midnight! #COWX

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Re. High winds and power down in #Boulder: We are experiencing a variety of impacts, including additional power outages and some minor injuries, from this wind event. The single best place for information is the ODM website at boulderodm.gov www.dailycamera.com/2025/12/17/x...

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30,000 Boulder County customers without power amid planned shutoff, 90 mph wind gusts

More than 30,000 power customers are without power following high winds and an Xcel Energy planned power shutoff.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

What happened in Bondi is horrifying and hits hard in Boulder. To target Jewish families celebrating Hanukkah is an act of hate that must be named clearly and rejected completely. My heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the Jewish community in Australia, in Boulder, and worldwide.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

“Who is it for?” That’s what to ask about new transportation tech coming to your town. Thanks for that — and for coming to visit #Boulder, Sarah and Doug @thewaroncars.bsky.social! @communitycycles.bsky.social

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Tues 12/9/25 is Colorado Gives Day. Through then, the Colorado Gives Foundation is matching first-time donations to nonprofits up to $100. There are so many organizations working to strengthen communities that need help. One is @communitycycles.bsky.social. www.coloradogives.org/organization...

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Support Community Cycles on ColoradoGives.org

You can make bicycling in & around Boulder accessible & safe for all! YOUR DONATION ensures that Community Cycles can: * Give bikes to people of all ages who need them* Reuse & recycle bikes & bike pa...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Parents: Getting your teen an #ebike? Know the diff btw that and an e-moto. E-motos are electric motorcycles. E-motos are overpowered and underoptimized for most commuting. E-motos are illegal basically everywhere in #Boulder, bike paths to streets to trails. www.instagram.com/reel/DRfOeJs...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. My deep condolences to Faith’s family, loved ones, the Broomfield community, and Colorado. It is unspeakably tragic. Rest in peace to Faith Winter, killed by a transportation system she was trying to making safe for others. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...

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Colorado state senator killed in multi-vehicle crash south of Denver

Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, was a fierce advocate for transit. She was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

On this Election Day, remember: Opposition to public #transit is motivated by industries and investors who win when we’re dependent on cars. The reason is simple: Reducing vehicle miles (#VMT) reduces statistical car sales and associated revenues. jilladlergrano.substack.com/p/big-money-...

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Big Money and the Fight Against Transit

Look Familiar?

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Your annual reminder that US streets and vehicles are generally not designed to keep pedestrians, especially small ones, safe. So wonderful Halloween is the most likely day you’ll kill a child with your car, and someone will kill a child you care about with theirs. www.vox.com/future-perfe...

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Boulder and Nederland area folks: This Saturday, November 1, attend Nederland’s block party for revival and recovery!

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Coming soon: 35 blocks of dedicated new bus lanes on one of #Boulder’s key intercity corridors—Arapahoe (also CO7) from 28th to 63rd! bouldercolorado.gov/news/east-ar...

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East Arapahoe (CO 7) Bus and Turn Lane Signing and Striping Begins Oct. 23 | City of Boulder

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

I love you, #Boulder. We deserve so much better. Together, we will create it. #NoKings Boulder, CO 10/18/2025

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

My latest #Boulder, CO city council update is out. Lots going on, including automated traffic enforcement coming to more intersections this fall. (It’s still free to drive the speed limit and obey red lights. 😀) www.ryanwithboulder.com/campaigns/vi...

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Ryan’s Review, a Boulder City Council Update: October 2025

An update from Ryan Schuchard on Boulder City Council

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

In the 2025 #Boulder city council election, should voters focus on crime? Maybe, and crime is a crucial issue. But the data might surprise you. Here’s Jill Grano on the numbers, and what’s been going on under this council and the previous one’s watch. jilladlergrano.substack.com/p/crime-in-b...

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Crime in Boulder

The Real Story and What’s Already Being Done

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Nobody wants to pay more fees. But we also pay for substandard pavement conditions and deferred maintenance that costs more in the long run. Well done to the City of #Boulder staff team to pass a transportation maintenance fee that will... boulderreportinglab.org/2025/10/09/b...

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Boulder City Council approves $521M 2026 budget with new fees and cuts

City’s $521 million spending plan trims vacant positions, introduces new housing and transportation fees to close a $7.5 million budget gap.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

News of the fire that has taken out Nederland's shopping center, and the beloved Wild Bear Nature Center, is devastating. Thank you to first responders for containing it quickly and avoiding any loss of human life. www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...

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Fire destroys shopping center in Nederland, investigation set to begin Saturday at earliest

A fire destroyed the Caribou Village Shopping Center in Nederland early Thursday morning.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

“In this moment of political, economic and climate turmoil, the #Boulder City Council has managed to keep our city heading in the right direction.” That’s Daily Camera—endorsing all 4 incumbents for reelection out of 11. That’s: Speer Folkerts Benjamin Wallach www.dailycamera.com/2025/10/05/c...

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City Council incumbents have Boulder on the right track (Editorial)

The Boulder City Council has shown itself to have the character and resolve necessary to lead these trying times. That is why, despite a strong field of candidates, the Daily Camera Editorial Board…

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

I’m grateful for the partnership btw #Boulder, @colorado.gov, and state+local leaders which is on the verge of bringing 2 new passenger train services to life: * Commuter rail from Boulder Junction to Denver by 2029 * Boardings to Winter Park 20ish miles south of Boulder even sooner

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The Millennium Harvest House Hotel in #Boulder has given way to central, no-car-needed housing for 1000ish CU students now being built. 🤩 TiL the old building lives on: Thousands of truckloads are being reconstituted into 9+ miles of the new game-changing CO 119 bike path to Longmont. 😍

Millennium Harvest House. Credit: Daily Camera

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 22/09/2025

Watching a panel on "urbanism as climate action." This is a huge, burgeoning field/idea/movement, but the desiccated boomer counsels who decide where climate funding goes are *clueless* about it and so it has to seek funding elsewhere.

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Ryan Schuchard @ryanwithboulder.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

City of #Boulder has concluded its mega #parking reform. Parking minimums are now gone. So all those patches of 200 square feet that home-builders have been required to install at a cost of $30,000+ per space can now be used for other things like vegetable gardens, bike parking, and housing.

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