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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Boulder City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Residential Historic Preservation Grant Program Reform
The commission approved recommending a matching grant to help homeowners paint and protect the historic 1931 home at 414 Ash Street.
Boulder City Municipal Airport Air Traffic Control Tower
The city is moving forward with a major $24 million project to construct an air traffic control tower at the municipal airport, funded almost entirely by federal FAA grants and airport funds. Construction is set to begin in September 2026 and finish by April 2028 to manage increasing flight activity and safety concerns.
Townsite Solar 2 Data Center and BLM Land Use Appeal
Residents and city leaders strongly pushed back against a data center approved by the BLM on federal land near Boulder City, citing severe water and power concerns. The council voted to appeal the federal decision to protect the community.