Let’s Talk Boulder

Episode 11: Local Government 101

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Take a step back into high school civics to learn how Boulder’s government works - and discover how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact in your local community.

Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff): 
  • Carl Castillo, Chief Policy Advisor 
  • Elesha Johnson, City Clerk 
    • Other Guests: 
    • Glen Krutz, Political Science Professor at University of Colorado Boulder 
      • This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

      Related Resources: 
      • Municipal Initiative Petition Guidelines 
      • City of Boulder Boards and Commissions 
      • City of Boulder Ranked Choice Voting Guide 
      • Boulder City Council Frequently Asked Questions 
        • Clarification: 
        The number of employees serving the City of Boulder fluctuates based on seasonal and temporary hires. At one point in the show, a guest mentions that the city employs 1,500 people. This number varies and gets as high as 1,800.
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