In response to Council Member Sam Weaver's proposal of a complete moratorium on infill and redevelopment projects that could have had devastating economic impacts on our community, the Boulder Chamber made a call to action. Leveraging the reach of its membership into the community as well as strategic partnerships, the Chamber joined with other community members to voice their concerns to the Boulder City Council.
As a result, Council Member Weaver issued a revised proposal that walks back from the extreme measure of a moratorium in favor of suspending existing major planning process and instituting a new process overseen by an appointed body of citizens with a majority controlled by Council Members. The proposal puts forth a list of issues* that this body would take on with the goal of recommending changes to code and regulations.
The Boulder Chamber is still urging members to attend tonight’s Study Session from 5-7pm and sign up IN PERSON to speak at the Public Hearing on Item 5B which we expect to begin at around 8pm. DETAILS HERE.
Angelique Espinoza, Public Affairs Director for the Boulder Chamber states "We appreciate Council Member Weaver’s efforts to respond constructively to the many emails and calls he received, and we pledge to participate constructively in the process that will follow Council’s discussion this evening. Our concerns are;
We recognize that it is the prerogative of City Council to address issues of community concern, including those of specific concern to business interests. They have heard strong opinions from diverse sectors of the community. Now the hard work begins. We look forward to participate in a constructive manner regarding the issues that a majority of City Council agree are worthy of tackling."
The complete text of Council Member Weaver's new proposal and input from other members of the Boulder City Council can be found on the City's public listserv hotline.
*The list for consideration includes that;
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