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Leonard May, architect’s career includes overseas relief and rebuilding work
Council candidate Leonard May enjoys rock climbing in his free time (photo courtesy Leonard May) When Leonard May turned 40, he sold his house, car, closed down his architecture business, and, with his wife, moved to Africa. May, 59, a [...]
Cindy Carlisle, city’s growth issues motivate her to return to council chambers
Candidate Cindy Carlisle at a recent candidate forum When Cindy Carlisle first served on the Boulder Council, she helped enact a “Bubble Zone” ordinance. The ordinance, which went to the U.S. Supreme Court where it was upheld, enforced a [...]
Jan Burton, Co-owner of tiny home start-up interested in creative affordable housing solutions
Council candidate is pictured on top of Quandary Peak, her first Fourteener (photo courtesy Jan Burton) Jan Burton and her refurbished 1961 Airstream travel trailer, dubbed “Stella,” are traveling partners.Together, they’re on a mission to [...]
Bill Rigler, Naropa’s university relations director wants to bring mindful leadership to council
Bill Rigler, right, gives the "Best Young Rider" jersey to Tejay van Garderen in the inaugural USA Pro Challenge in 2011. That year, Millennium Promise, a nonprofit Rigler worked for, was the official charity of the race (photo courtesy Bill [...]
Jyotsna Raj, candidate comes from a family rooted in academics, women’s leadership
Artist Jyotsna Raj poses with her painting "Buddha's Lotus" (photo courtesy Jyotsna Raj) During her last bid for City Council, artist Jyotsna Raj heard from a group of Boulder’s homeless at a forum. She was taken by their issues. “It pulled on [...]
Cha Cha Spinrad, volunteer and co-op advocate in her ‘natural habitat of Boulder’
Cha Cha Spinrad relaxes fireside in Arapaho National Forest near Grand Lake in July 2015 after day five of a nine-day bicycle loop that began in Boulder (photo courtesy Cha Cha Spinrad) Cha Cha Spinrad relaxes fireside in Arapaho National Forest [...]
Tim Plass, Last four years serving on council have been his highlight in Boulder
Boulder City Councilman Tim Plass is pictured with his black Lab Molly at Dog Dayz, an end-of-season event at Scott Carpenter Pool (photo courtesy Tim Plass) Tim Plass is an enthusiastic backyard gardener. The Boulder City Councilman grows a [...]
