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Boulder Cat Killer sentenced to 12 Years!
Nov 18th
He killed Kitty!
Nathaniel Stark was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections animal abuse.
The defendant, had originally been sentenced to 10 years of Sex Offender
Intensive Supervision Probation on January 5, 2018. He was designated by the Court as a Sexually
Violent Predator. Shortly after being released from a halfway house in August 2019, the
defendant’s girlfriend’s animals began showing signs of injuries. Within three months of them
residing together, two of her cats were deceased. Veterinarians concluded that the injuries of one
of the cats was not inflicted by another animal, rather the cause of death was consistent with head
trauma and strangulation. Then, in February 2020, the defendant severely beat his girlfriend’s
dog. Veterinarians observed a significant amount of bruising between the dog’s hind legs, which
appeared to be caused by trauma commonly seen in abuse. There was additional deep bruising on
the dog’s back above her hind legs. The dog was removed from their custody immediately. The
defendant was later arrested in October 2020 for violating bond for having contact with
animals. After his arrest and while the cases were pending, he fled the state and was ultimately
extradited back to Colorado.
On May 13, 2022, the defendant entered a guilty plea in 20CR382 to one count of Aggravated
Cruelty to Animals, a class 6 felony; he, also, entered a guilty plea in L21M95 to Sex Offender
Fail to Verify Location, an unclassified misdemeanor. The sentence was open to the court, with
no sentencing stipulation by the People. The defendant requested a screen for community
corrections, and the board denied his request. Today, the Court imposed 12 years in state prison.
Deputy District Attorney Jenny McClintock stated, “The defendant’s abuse of his partner’s
animals in this case was just one act of violence in his criminal history. It is important to take
these cases seriously as they involve victims who have no voice and are often used as coercive
controlling tactics in a domestic violence relationship. We are pleased with the sentence that the
Court imposed and want to thank our law enforcement partners for the exceptional investigation
in this case.”
District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated, “This case involved terrible conduct against
animals. Given his prior conduct and the cruel acts involving his partner’s pets, the defendant.
clearly presented a risk to others. That’s why we have a prosecutor who specializes in cases
involving animal cruelty. I appreciate all the hard work by Jenny McClintock and law enforcement
in this Aggravated Cruelty to Animals case. With this lengthy prison sentence, this defendant is
being held responsible for his conduct.”
Kate LaCroix fights back at Eric Budd
Sep 18th
Story as it appeared on Nextdoor“This is serious enough that that Kate LaCroix has had to call the police , DA meet with attorneys call Twitter and then post this story of harassment stalking intimidation. Enough to put her in fear for her life. Apparently there was an organized effort on Twitter to attack her by multiple people Very very bad. Kate is a humanitarian and business woman ; a community leader. Let’s put a stop to this Boulder!
https://nextdoor.com/p/83FRrKjY2PT3?utm_source=share&extras=NzI2NzI1Mzg%3D Person 1 Hair: Bald, Top: Leather, Bottom: Bell Bottoms, Age: 40ish, Sex: Male, Race: White, Physical Build: 160 ORIGINAL TEXT FROM KATE This week did not turn out as anticipated. On Tuesday evening I was in the throes of holding the fentanyl seminar with Ben Westhoff. By Thursday morning I was in tears having just been let go by Ben because of a smear campaign conducted against me by local Boulderite Eric Budd. I had future paid events planned with Ben so this felt humiliating and devastating. What followed was a talk with many lawyers—my own counsel and additional counsel that is already familiar with Eric Budd. If the name Eric Budd sounds familiar it’s because he had a run for city council a few years back and is on several political organization boards. He is also the defendant in an ongoing defamation case that you can read more about here: https://www.yahoo.com/now/judge-denies-motion-dismiss-former-050100185.html I didn’t know much about Eric Budd until I had no choice to know a lot about Eric Budd. A few weeks ago I started making comments on Twitter about my ideas on various local political topics (homelessness, police, fentanyl, West End closure etc.). As a result, Eric began attacking me and my business in his Tweets. I first wrote to him via email asking him to please stop and to speak with me directly. He did not. I then wrote him a cease and desist letter. At some point, Eric combed through my Twitter going back about 370 Tweets (according to one attorney) to find a conversation I had with someone about how trans women are killed. He then pinned a portion of that conversation to his twitter feed with the words “Always block transphobes like @sheisstocked.” You are welcome to go to his Twitter page @ericmbudd and read it today. Rather than go down the road of “this was taken out of context!” or “that’s not what I meant!” I’ll tell you I have a right to state facts and give my opinion, and that my opinion is protected by the First Amendment. This is the very same amendment Budd’s attorneys are currently using in his defamation defense. Why does he think he is allowed First Amendment protection while I am not allowed First Amendment protection? What could be the cause for such incongruity in thinking? The answer has its roots in misogyny. One of my favorite modern philosophers is Kate Manne,. In her book, Down Girl, she lays out that misogyny is the policing arm of sexism. It is the one that punishes women if they go outside of their conscripted roles. Roles defined, not surprisingly, by men. If they get “too mouthy” or they have too many opinions they then open themselves up to a host of reactions ranging from physical abuse to harassment to, even, death. It’s a sad reality we see played out over and over in the world, both on and offline. After careful consideration, and at the suggestion of counsel, I am going public with what has happened to me. First, we are sending Eric Budd another cease and desist letter with additional compliance. If he does not comply with the letter, I’ll take my story to the media. I’ll also begin taking out advertisements that reflect verifiably true information that has transpired since Eric Budd began harassing me. Too many people are bullied into silence when things like this happen. I refuse to let this go without accountability on Eric Budd’s part. If you’d like to support me, please DM me and I can share my subscriber newsletter and screenshots of what has transpired. I have all the receipts. I am ready. I believe I am in compliance with these rules for Nextdoor. Moderator, if you see an issue of non-compliance, please let me know and I will amend my post. Here are the rules:
1. Be respectful to your neighbors You’re speaking to your real neighbors. Strong communities are built on strong relationships.
2. Do not discriminate We do not tolerate racism, hateful language, or discrimination of any kind.
3. Discuss important topics in the right place We have policies and dedicated spaces for important non-local topics, such as national politics.
4. Use your true identity Nextdoor is built on trust — we want everyone to know they’re communicating with their real neighbor, and therefore require you to use your true identity.
5. Do not engage in harmful activity We prohibit any activity that could hurt someone, from physical harm to scams.
https://nextdoor.com/p/83FRrKjY2PT3?utm_source=share&extras=NzI2NzI1Mzg%3D Person 1 Hair: Bald, Top: Leather, Bottom: Bell Bottoms, Age: 40ish, Sex: Male, Race: White, Physical Build: 160 ORIGINAL TEXT FROM KATE This week did not turn out as anticipated. On Tuesday evening I was in the throes of holding the fentanyl seminar with Ben Westhoff. By Thursday morning I was in tears having just been let go by Ben because of a smear campaign conducted against me by local Boulderite Eric Budd. I had future paid events planned with Ben so this felt humiliating and devastating. What followed was a talk with many lawyers—my own counsel and additional counsel that is already familiar with Eric Budd. If the name Eric Budd sounds familiar it’s because he had a run for city council a few years back and is on several political organization boards. He is also the defendant in an ongoing defamation case that you can read more about here: https://www.yahoo.com/now/judge-denies-motion-dismiss-former-050100185.html I didn’t know much about Eric Budd until I had no choice to know a lot about Eric Budd. A few weeks ago I started making comments on Twitter about my ideas on various local political topics (homelessness, police, fentanyl, West End closure etc.). As a result, Eric began attacking me and my business in his Tweets. I first wrote to him via email asking him to please stop and to speak with me directly. He did not. I then wrote him a cease and desist letter. At some point, Eric combed through my Twitter going back about 370 Tweets (according to one attorney) to find a conversation I had with someone about how trans women are killed. He then pinned a portion of that conversation to his twitter feed with the words “Always block transphobes like @sheisstocked.” You are welcome to go to his Twitter page @ericmbudd and read it today. Rather than go down the road of “this was taken out of context!” or “that’s not what I meant!” I’ll tell you I have a right to state facts and give my opinion, and that my opinion is protected by the First Amendment. This is the very same amendment Budd’s attorneys are currently using in his defamation defense. Why does he think he is allowed First Amendment protection while I am not allowed First Amendment protection? What could be the cause for such incongruity in thinking? The answer has its roots in misogyny. One of my favorite modern philosophers is Kate Manne,. In her book, Down Girl, she lays out that misogyny is the policing arm of sexism. It is the one that punishes women if they go outside of their conscripted roles. Roles defined, not surprisingly, by men. If they get “too mouthy” or they have too many opinions they then open themselves up to a host of reactions ranging from physical abuse to harassment to, even, death. It’s a sad reality we see played out over and over in the world, both on and offline. After careful consideration, and at the suggestion of counsel, I am going public with what has happened to me. First, we are sending Eric Budd another cease and desist letter with additional compliance. If he does not comply with the letter, I’ll take my story to the media. I’ll also begin taking out advertisements that reflect verifiably true information that has transpired since Eric Budd began harassing me. Too many people are bullied into silence when things like this happen. I refuse to let this go without accountability on Eric Budd’s part. If you’d like to support me, please DM me and I can share my subscriber newsletter and screenshots of what has transpired. I have all the receipts. I am ready. I believe I am in compliance with these rules for Nextdoor. Moderator, if you see an issue of non-compliance, please let me know and I will amend my post. Here are the rules:
1. Be respectful to your neighbors You’re speaking to your real neighbors. Strong communities are built on strong relationships.
2. Do not discriminate We do not tolerate racism, hateful language, or discrimination of any kind.
3. Discuss important topics in the right place We have policies and dedicated spaces for important non-local topics, such as national politics.
4. Use your true identity Nextdoor is built on trust — we want everyone to know they’re communicating with their real neighbor, and therefore require you to use your true identity.
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Boulder Housing and Human Services Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees
Jun 21st
BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder’s Housing and Human Services Department is seeking applicants to serve on the Affordable Housing Technical Review Group (TRG), Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), Health Equity Advisory Committee (HEAC) and Human Services Fund Advisory Committee (HSFAC). 
The TRG provides recommendations to the city manager on awarding affordable housing funds, both federal and local, and provides direction and advice to city staff on other matters related to affordable housing finance. More information and an application for the TRG is available on the city’s website.
The CDAC’s primary role is to make funding recommendations to the city on applications from agencies for community development funding through the Community Development Block Grant. This funding supports many vital services, primarily by helping agencies acquire and maintain their facilities. More information and an application for the CDAC is available on the city’s website.
Members of the HEAC review Health Equity Fund proposals and make recommendations for program grants, in alignment with legislative intent for the city’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Distribution Tax and the Health Equity Fund strategic framework. More information and an application for the HEAC is available on the city’s website.
The HSFAC’s purpose is to review funding applications to the Human Services Fund and make recommendations to staff and the city manager for nonprofit community program grants that reflect human service needs and priorities. More information and an application for the HSFAC is available on the city’s website.
The role of these committees is advisory, technical, and not political in nature; members do not serve in an advocacy role for specific agencies or issues.
The city works to select members who represent the economic, racial, and age diversity of Boulder. Applicants will be screened for potential conflicts of interest due to personal or professional affiliation with current grantees or applicant agencies.
Applications for TRG and CDAC are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022, please direct questions to Corina Marin at MarincC@bouldercolorado.gov. Applications for HEAC and HSFAC will be accepted on an ongoing basis, please direct questions to Elizabeth Crowe at CroweE@bouldercolorado.gov.
