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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.
Boulder Celebrates Juneteenth June 20th 2022
Jun 13th
City of Boulder closures for Juneteenth, observed Monday, June 20 City to officially observe holiday for the first time in 2022
BOULDER, Colo. – All City of Boulder administrative facilities and libraries will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance of the
Juneteenth holiday. The following facilities and services will be open:
Parks and Recreation facilities will be open for normal operating hours.
Open Space and Mountain Parks trails and trailheads will be open. Visit OSMPTrails.org to plan your visit to city open space. Remember to be prepared and prevent wildfires by recreating responsibly.
All Boulder Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, June 19. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, June 20.
Parking is free on city streets and in all city-owned lots and downtown garages on Monday, June 20.
Paid parking is in effect at/near Chautauqua Park on Monday, June 20, and the free Park-to-Park shuttle will be running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Earlier this month, the City of Boulder announced that it joins the federal and state governments in commemorating Juneteenth as an official holiday. This year, Juneteenth (June 19) falls on a Sunday, and the city will officially observe the holiday on Monday, June 20, while Boulder Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday June 19, and open on Monday, June 20. The city’s Human Relations Commission is co-sponsoring local events throughout the weekend in celebration of the holiday.
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19 each year, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation officially ended slavery in 1862, enforcement in all the states took several years. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers reached Galveston, TX, that all enslaved people in the country were finally freed.
