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Open Boulder is the voice of Boulder-area citizens who came to this community to “live, work and play,” and who want to ensure that the amazing assets that brought them here are open for all for generations to come.
We are a grassroots, nonpartisan movement of open-minded, pragmatic and moderate individuals of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds. We are parents, we are young and not-so-young professionals, students and recent grads, long-time residents and recent arrivals. We are employees and business owners, entrepreneurs and technology workers. We are outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor athletes, we are animal lovers, and we are environmentalists.
We are forward looking, dynamic and we embrace diversity. We aren’t afraid of change done right and we want our voices to be included in shaping our community’s future. Most importantly, we are open to new ideas, new people and new ways of living, working and playing in Boulder.
We are a grassroots, nonpartisan movement of open-minded, pragmatic and moderate individuals of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds. We are parents, we are young and not-so-young professionals, students and recent grads, long-time residents and recent arrivals. We are employees and business owners, entrepreneurs and technology workers. We are outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor athletes, we are animal lovers, and we are environmentalists.
We are forward looking, dynamic and we embrace diversity. We aren’t afraid of change done right and we want our voices to be included in shaping our community’s future. Most importantly, we are open to new ideas, new people and new ways of living, working and playing in Boulder.
Overview
Location
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 575-496-3785
Founded date
2013
Mentions in press and media 8
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| Sep 25, 2026 | Pomerance: We need council members who will actually fix our broken budget process | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The list of Boulder’s financial messes keeps growing. What follows is a brief summary of some of the bigger issues. What is clear to me from looking at this is that it will take some very serious r... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Boulder to investigate complaints into Planning Board Chair Laura Kaplan | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of Boulder may appoint a Denver lawyer to head an investigation into complaints against Planning Board Chair Laura Kaplan over her advocacy against the future of the Boulder Municipal Airp... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Eyeing election results, Boulder’s progressives and moderates mull change | A night of national election jubilation for progressives extended to Boulder a little bit. Matt Benjamin raked in votes to lead the Boulder City Council race and is poised for re-election. Nicole Speersurged from fifth place to third for re... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | We can trust council to protect our values; a city’s responsibility is to function well; and more (Letters) | We can trust our city council to protect our values The last ten months have been some of the most tumultuous I have experienced as an adult. I have seen polarization unlike anything I thought possible in the United States. It feels like tw... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Boulder groups host City Council candidate forum next week | Open Boulder, Better Boulder and PLAN Boulder will host the Boulder VOTES! Collaborative Candidate Forum from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave. The forum will feature eight of the 11 official candidates: incumbents ... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Boulder must stop wasting water on grass; DIA’s nuclear dream; Dems are doing well; forum for Council candidates (Letters) | By the time any of these proposed new SMR projects are designed, engineered, and (wait for it) permitted, renewable energy from wind and solar, including storage, will be significantly cheaper than they already are today. Oh, and unless you... |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Betsey Martens: Real affordability in Boulder requires all the tools | By Betsey Martens The Camera’s Voter Guide arrived the Sunday before last. In the profile of candidates for Boulder’s City Council the Camera asks them if they think Boulder can build its way to affordability. This question perpetuates the ... |
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FAQ about Open Boulder
When was Open Boulder founded?
Open Boulder was founded in 2013.
What has the press written about Open Boulder?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning Open Boulder, among them “Pomerance: We need council members who will actually fix our broken budget process” (Sep 25, 2026) and “Boulder to investigate complaints into Planning Board Chair Laura Kaplan” (Jul 21, 2026).
Is Open Boulder still active?
Yes, Open Boulder is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 7, 2026.