Category Archives: County Government

Posted on July 23, 2018 by ChrisA

Have you seen that monstrosity of a Bridge that spans Left Hand Creek at Hwy 36? It’s fitting to be on an interstate highway. I’m not blind to the need for a new bridge and the flooding that took place … Continue reading →

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Rural rebellion brewing

Posted on October 30, 2011 by ChrisA

In California… These rural folks, living in the shadow of the majestic Mount Shasta, believe that they are being driven away so that their communities can essentially go back to the wild, to conform to a modern environmentalist ethos that … Continue reading →

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Priorities of Boulder County…

Posted on May 27, 2010 by ChrisA

Maintaining county roads, especially in the subdivisions isn’t one of them. This letter to the editor from the April 25th edition of the Boulder Daily Camera from Robert Irving Armstrong explains how spending by the transportation department has diminished… I … Continue reading →

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Open Space tax goes down

Posted on November 4, 2009 by ChrisA

I don’t think this has ever happened before in Boulder County.  An open space tax defeated.  It will be most interesting too see how the County Commissioners interpret this defeat.  I don’t expect they will be eating any “humble pie”, … Continue reading →

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Last minute Open Space tax plea

Posted on November 3, 2009 by ChrisA

County Commissioner Chair Ben Pearlman makes his plea for continuing/renewing the Open Space tax that doesn’t even expire until 2019. He seems fairly worried.  If it’s true that 80 to 85% of us approve of the County’s open space program one … Continue reading →

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Vote “No” on Boulder County ballot issue 1A

Posted on October 26, 2009 by ChrisA

This blog has been getting a lot of hits for this ballot issue and viewers have been getting a post from a previous election! For those wanting to vote yes, here’s the Yes on 1A website. From the website: All … Continue reading →

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County Commissar’s at it again

Posted on July 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Another “land grab” may soon be under way in Boulder County. Unlike previous land grabs which were private and used “adverse possession” this is a government land grab of private property using emminent domain. The land grab would allow the … Continue reading →

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Big religion and small religion

Posted on May 28, 2009 by ChrisA

Boulder County fights big religion and San Diego County fights “small” religion.

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Perhaps the Daily Camera could learn from this?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by ChrisA

The London Evening Standard says “sorry” The message is an attempt by the paper to reconnect with its readership now that it is under new ownership and will appear in the next few weeks on the side of buses and … Continue reading →

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Boulder County loses to RMCC

Posted on April 5, 2009 by ChrisA

This is “old news” for people who have followed the lawsuit filed by Rocky Mountain Christian Church against Boulder County. On Monday, federal Judge Robert Blackburn ordered the Boulder County commissioners to approve within 45 days Rocky Mountain Christian Church’s … Continue reading →

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Power Troika

Posted on January 16, 2009 by ChrisA

Eric Abramson from Nederland gets the shaft from the Boulder County Commissioners. Although I believe Eric was a little bit naive in believing he could put up a power generation windmill, it’s unfortunate the Commissioners are so worried about losing … Continue reading →

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Randy Luallin on Telling the Truth

Posted on October 27, 2008 by ChrisA

Libertarian candidate Randy Luallin wrote a letter taking County Commissioners Ben Pearlman and Will Toor to task on the subject of truth telling. Unfortunately, the Daily Camera, who is fully in the hip pocket of the current power troika, never … Continue reading →

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Oracle is right, DC endorses County Commissioner power troika

Posted on October 26, 2008 by ChrisA

Toor, Pearlman and Domenico for commissioners The Boulder is a Stoopid Place oracle was correct. I only wish it took some actual brain power to predict the Daily Camera’s endorsements. They make the claim… A summer survey in the county … Continue reading →

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County Commissioner endorsements from local media

Posted on October 18, 2008 by ChrisA

From the Longmont Times call (scroll down to the October 13th entry): Will ToorBen PearlmanDick Murphy From the Boulder Weekly: Will ToorBen PearlmanCindy Domenico (talk about imagination or change!)

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Daily Camera endorsements for County Commissioners

Posted on October 18, 2008 by ChrisA

I’m front running the Daily Camera as they haven’t yet made their County Commissioner endorsements. With voting starting on Monday they will probably make them over the weekend. But the Boulder is a Stoopid Place oracle can predict who the … Continue reading →

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Fannie Mae and conflict of interest

Posted on October 4, 2008 by ChrisA

Can you believe Barney Frank’s name surfaces again? Me neither! Perhaps it’s just FOX news making stuff up? Unqualified home buyers were not the only ones who benefitted from Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank’s efforts to deregulate Fannie Mae throughout the … Continue reading →

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Randy Luallin for County Commissioner – District 3

Posted on October 2, 2008 by ChrisA

From Randy’s web site, this is enough for me… Redress of Grievances: Since it is highly unlikely that there will ever be true debate in the upcoming elections: 3 minute introductions and 3 minute answers to canned questions without rebuttal … Continue reading →

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Boulder County Ballot Issue 1A

Posted on October 2, 2008 by ChrisA

Here is an explanation of the Boulder County website of the benefits of ballot issue 1A… 1A asks voters to allow Boulder County to issue bonds for the purpose of providing financing options for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements … Continue reading →

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Hullinghorst loses up to $601,000…

Posted on September 23, 2008 by ChrisA

and the Boulder Daily Camera apparently believes it’s not important enough to report. The Longmont Times Call reported Boulder County’s investment loss on Saturday Sept 20th. Now it’s Tuesday September 22nd and nothing from the Daily Camera. Admittedly, it’s highly … Continue reading →

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Boulder County may have lost $601 thousand

Posted on September 20, 2008 by ChrisA

Boulder County treasurer Bob Hullinghorst reported yesterday that the Boulder County could lose as much as $601 thousand due to investments the County made with the Colorado Diversified Trust. The rapid ripple effect of this week’s collapse of a major … Continue reading →

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