Nicole Speer

Nicole is a scientist, a union member, and a proud mom of two teenagers who has lived and worked in Boulder for 20 years. Like many in Boulder, she recently lost her job due to federal funding cuts. That experience deepens her resolve to keep showing up for her city, and everyone in it.

Since joining the City Council in 2021, Nicole has helped expand affordable housing and renter protections, raise Boulder’s minimum wage, increase voter access, and create Boulder’s first library district. She has made public service more inclusive by improving council pay, mentoring new leaders, and strengthening the city’s boards and commissions.

She has served as Mayor Pro Tem, represented Boulder on regional boards and committees, and has stayed focused on equity, compassion, and evidence-based solutions every step of the way.

Nicole is running for re-election to stabilize Boulder’s budget and continue investing in affordable housing, climate resilience, and the human services that make Boulder strong; increase transparency, predictability, and fairness so local decisions are easier to understand and everyone has a chance to be heard and represented; and stand strong when federal agendas clash with our values, to protect Boulder’s local priorities and keep our community safe.