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Commissioners back community-led advocate, prefer independence from city control
Summary
Public commenter Robin Baker urged a dedicated advocate for Boulder City’s historic district; commissioners agreed advocacy is needed but generally said the role should be run outside city government and suggested using Historic Preservation Day to solicit community input and shape a grassroots program.
Robin Baker, a resident and public commenter, told the Boulder City Historic Preservation Commission on July 23 that the city’s preservation goals point to the need for a dedicated advocate for the historic district. "I believe that the historic district... needs an advocate, a person who is willing to learn, a person who is willing to collaborate, and be responsive to the needs of the historic district," Baker said during the initial comment period.
The commission discussed Baker’s proposal during the agenda item on an advocate for the historic district. Chair Davenport and other…
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