Paychecks & Politics | Boulder County’s Wage Debate

Wednesday, September 24Good morning, Boulder County! This is the very first episode of The Frequency — a weekly podcast bringing you all the local news you need to know, quickly and without the chaos.When Boulder Weekly stopped publishing this summer, it left a big gap in local news coverage. Host Shay Castle started this podcast to keep our community connected — whether you’re a longtime Boulder news junkie or just tuning in to local stories for the first time.📰 In This EpisodeSundance comes to Boulder: City Council approves a new “festival lodging” permit ahead of the festival’s 2027 relocation.Transportation & housing: New annual fees on large apartment buildings to support renter transportation options like bus passes, bike shares, and car shares.Election season: Boulder County races are set for November 4, with ballots mailed out starting October 10. School board and city council seats are up, plus two countywide tax measures (open space and mental health). Candidate forums begin Sept. 27 — details at lwvbc.org.Deep dive: A conversation with Melissa Johnson of the Left Hand Valley Courier about Boulder County’s minimum wage debates. From small business owners in Niwot and Hygiene to workers and families across the valley, we explore how wage hikes could reshape local communities.📅 Key DatesSept. 27: Candidate forum in Boulder (League of Women Voters)Oct. 9: Final council vote on Sundance festival lodging rulesOct. 10: Mail-in ballots begin arrivingOct. 28: Public hearing on Boulder County minimum wage proposals📣 Get InvolvedShare your story ideas: [email protected] at Boulder County open comment (1st Thursday, 9am, Boulder Courthouse or online)Read & support local journalism: lhvc.com (Left Hand Valley Courier)Find more at boulderfrequency.com💡 Support the ShowTell your friends about us, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss a weekly update.Next week: We tackle one of Boulder’s most persistent challenges — homelessnessEditor: Shay CastleAudio Producer/Music: Kelly GarryPublisher: Jeff Rozic