City Announces Fund Our Future Community Engagement Opportunities

Several upcoming online and in-person sessions allow residents to shape Boulder's long-term financial strategy

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:18pm

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The City of Boulder is inviting community members to participate in a series of virtual engagement sessions as part of its 'Fund Our Future' project, a long-term financial strategy aimed at guiding future budget decisions, informing potential tax measures, and meeting the community's needs in a sustainable and equitable way. The sessions will provide an overview of the city budget, discuss community priorities, and gather feedback on acceptable service levels.

Why it matters

As Boulder faces financial constraints, community input will be crucial in helping the city balance trade-offs and develop a long-term financial strategy that aligns with resident priorities. The engagement sessions are designed to build understanding and give residents a voice in shaping the city's fiscal future.

The details

The Fund Our Future engagement sessions will cover the city budget, identify the programs and services with the greatest community impact, and discuss what acceptable service levels look like in these areas. Residents can attend virtual sessions in English and Spanish, or participate in an online activity that mirrors the in-person sessions.

  • The engagement sessions will be held from March 31 to April 19, 2026.
  • The online engagement activity will be open from March 16 to April 19, 2026.

The players

Charlotte Huskey

Budget Officer for the City of Boulder.

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What they’re saying

“Community voices are a vital part of Fund Our Future. Hearing from community members on what you consider to be essential is crucial to developing the city's long-term financial strategy. This input will help us better understand community priorities and balance trade-offs when there are financial constraints.”

— Charlotte Huskey, Budget Officer (yellowscene.com)

What’s next

The city will use the feedback gathered during the engagement sessions and online activity to inform the development of its long-term financial strategy, which will guide future budget decisions and potential tax measures.

The takeaway

By actively engaging the community in shaping its long-term financial strategy, the City of Boulder is demonstrating a commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency, while ensuring that resident priorities are at the forefront of its budgeting process.