Category Archives: County Government

Barack ads

This is “lifted” from the local paper… I am registered to vote Barack and it will be against you. It’s probably one of the few selections I make on the ballot that will amount too much, the other probably being … Continue reading

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Boulder County Commissioner Candidate Luncheon

The (Boulder County) Land Use Coalition is sponsoring a luncheon with all 9 candidates for County Commissioner. That would be 3 Democratic incumbents and 3 challengers each from the Libertarian and Republican parties. Here are the details… COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES … Continue reading

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House size limits

The Boulder County commissioners exercised their power and finalized plans to limit house sizes… On Aug. 4, Pearlman and fellow Democratic Commissioners Will Toor and Cindy Domenico put the finishing touches the program, which also sets new site-plan review guidelines … Continue reading

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25 Square miles surrounded by reality (part II)

Now more than ever. I certainly agree with this point of view Neilson also believes that the swing toward an even bluer Boulder will correct itself as elected Democratic officials alienate the public. In the last year, several controversial programs … Continue reading

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Boulder county trash

Why is it I would be much happier if the county had simply charged trash rates by volume but not a mandatory recycling fee? Probably because then the individual citizen could make a free will decision to either recycle, or … Continue reading

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A little presumptuous

President George Bush responding to a persistant reporter looking for guidance from the White house on energy conservation… “I think people ought to conserve and be wise about how they use gasoline and energy … and there’s some easy steps … Continue reading

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I miss Bill (Clinton that is) bumper sticker

Taken in the Borders bookstore parking lot in Longmont yesterday (Wednesday) evening. I’m confused, if Obama is the candidate of change, but this guy “misses Bill” is he for change or not? It’s probably safe to say that he’s for … Continue reading

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Three trash carts part II

I forgot to mention that I spoke with Western Disposal and they will pick up the recycling and composting carts about a month after they drop them off if I so request. That will also be the time they replace … Continue reading

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Three trash carts

Thanks to the Boulder County Commissioners, Ben Pearlman, Will Toor and Cindy Dominico, starting July 16th I will have 3 trash carts in my garage. One (formerly) 96 gallon for trash, one 64 gallon for single stream recycling and finally … Continue reading

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