My last name is pronounced “shoe-hard”
I serve Boulder, Colorado as a City Councilmember, elected November 2023. My term goes through November 2026. I’m passionate about making our community stronger through safer streets, better transportation and housing options, modernization of our energy systems, and climate resilience. I’m here to serve all the Boulder community in all the ways I can.
Features
New council workplan initiatives and other commitments for 2026. RyanWithBoulder, January 2026.
Related: Summary of the adopted proposal for a bicycle security and theft reduction initiative. RyanwithBoulder, December 2025.
City of Boulder's Expectations for Xcel in 2026. RyanWithBoulder, January 2026.
We know how to end traffic violence: My Statement. RyanWithBoulder, November 2024.
The horror in Israel and Gaza needs to end: My statement. RyanWithBoulder, August 2025
City of Boulder makes transportation about “access” in city code. RyanWithBoulder, June 2025.
The impacts of Trump policies on Boulder. RyanWithBoulder, Rolling.
Spotlight on Ryan Schuchard, Boulder City Councilmember. Colorado ClimateTech, December 2024.
Boulder City Council directs staff to streamline the deployment of safer streets while reaffirming its commitment to Vision Zero. RyanWithBoulder, November 2024.
Cities like Boulder may have too many parking spaces. Here’s why that's a problem. KUNC, September 2024.
To find money, shift how Boulder does transportation. Yellow Scene, March 2024.
Colorado’s new climate roadmap is a resource for Boulder. Daily Camera, February 2024.
Hello, Boulder!
What I believe
Boulder must become more affordable, safe, and sustainable—and our future depends on it.
Boulder needs a more comprehensive and connected system of bikeways, public transit options, and safe streets.
Boulder must lead and collaborate with regional partners to resolve our homelessness crisis.
Boulder can preserve and even improve its famous quality of life while becoming more inclusive.