Policy Programs
Defend Transit Funding: Support the RTD’s TABOR Override Measure
Defend Transit Funding: Support the RTD’s TABOR Override Measure September 25, 2024 Written by John Tayer, President and CEO. For six years, from 2007 to early 2013, I served on the Regional Transportation District’s Board of Directors. There, I said it, and I wouldn’t blame you for thinking I’m part of the problem. Rest…
Read MoreBoulder County Takes Input on Bikeway Overpass Design
Boulder County Takes Input on Bikeway Overpass Design September 16, 2024 By Dana Cadey, Daily Camera Bikers, drivers and pedestrians came together on Tuesday to give feedback on the planned bikeway overpass along Colo. 119 between Boulder and Longmont, also known as the Diagonal Highway. The Colo. 119 Safety, Mobility and Bikeway Project is a…
Read MoreMeasure Twice on Consequences of Proposed Moratorium on Large Houses
Measure Twice on Consequences of Proposed Moratorium on Large Houses September 16, 2024 Daily Camera Guest Opinion The Boulder County Commission is set to hold a public hearing on placing a six-month moratorium on building larger homes on Sept. 17. While this seems like a modest proposal, the Commissioners need to weigh the serious unintended…
Read MoreThe Northwest Chamber Alliance Supports the TABOR Override Measure for RTD
The Northwest Chamber Alliance Supports the TABOR Override Measure for RTD September 5, 2024 The Northwest Chamber Alliance wants to keep Colorado moving by exempting RTD from the TABOR cap on voter approved funding for regional transit services. BOULDER, Colo. – Today, the Northwest Chamber Alliance announced its support of the November ballot measure that…
Read MoreTayer: When You Really Care, Do No Harm
Tayer: When You Really Care, Do No Harm The Boulder Chamber Christopher Woods/BizWest August 28, 2024 Originally published by BizWest on August 28, 2024. “First, do no harm” is typically referenced as a sacred oath of the medical profession. The concept is generally meant to imply that doctors should avoid harming patients in their administration…
Read MoreTayer: Ground The Red Herring and Save Our Airport
Tayer: Ground The Red Herring and Save Our Airport August 6, 2024 Originally published by BizWest on August 5, 2024. What initially began as complaints about airport noise suddenly has become a pitched battle over saving one of Boulder’s most valuable transportation, public safety, scientific research and economic vitality resources … all in pursuit of…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Opposes Airport Closure
Boulder Chamber Opposes Airport Closure June 27, 2024 After months of careful consideration and analysis, including direct feedback from our membership, the Boulder Chamber is firmly opposed to decommissioning the Boulder Municipal Airport. There are significant economic vitality, transportation, and public safety benefits of access to this community asset that far outweigh the red-herring argument…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Announces New Transportation Connections Associate Executive Director and Business Outreach Manager, Darcy Kitching
Boulder Chamber Announces New Transportation Connections Associate Executive Director and Business Outreach Manager, Darcy Kitching June 11, 2024 The Boulder Chamber is pleased to announce the promotion of Darcy Kitching to a new leadership role in its mobility policy and program activities: Transportation Connections Associate Executive Director and Business Outreach Manager. Previously, Kitching served as…
Read MoreTayer: “At Least Somebody Cares”
Tayer: “At Least Somebody Cares” The Boulder Chamber Christopher Woods/BizWest June 4, 2024 Originally published by BizWest on May 31, 2024. This is the type of column I love to write … with a positive message about collaboration between our business community and city government. In this case, I’m referencing the work of Brad Mueller…
Read MoreTayer: Message to Council: Focus on Economic Vitality
Tayer: Message to Council: Focus on Economic Vitality March 29, 2024 Originally published by BizWest, March 29, 2024. You might expect the Boulder Chamber, with the mission of supporting business success and economic vitality, would want our City Council to join us in attending to the strength of our business community. It’s a regular refrain,…
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