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Boulder must actually invest in wildfire mitigation; protect public health; reject Trump (Letters)
What happened
The City of Boulder has funds allocated for fire risk mitigation, but is only using a small fraction of it. The city's Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSPM) and Climate Initiatives budgets total over $50 million, but less than $2 million is being allocated for fire risk. The city is encouraged to allocate at least 50% of these budgets to mitigate against the risk of wildfire.
Why it matters
Wildfire mitigation is a priority for the City Council candidates and the community, and the city's inaction on this issue may have significant public health consequences. The city's lack of investment in fire risk mitigation is compared to other government spending decisions that prioritize basic needs such as healthcare, housing, and disease prevention.
Key facts
- The City of Boulder has funds allocated for fire risk mitigation
- The OSPM and Climate Initiatives budgets total over $50 million
- Less than $2 million is being allocated for fire risk
- The city is considering allocating at least 50% of the combined budgets to mitigate against the risk of wildfire
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