Happy Halloween!

We talk events, business openings/closings, opporutnites to hear music and some interesting roll-a-rena history! Tune in!

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cuter Music for our intro and outro music.

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Today's guest is Shakeel Dalal, candidate for Mayor of Longmont. We have known Shakeel for years as one of the most civically engaged people in the city and a longtime friend of the podcast. Today we talk nerdy policy stuff, his dog Remy and what he thinks Longmont needs to keep the future bright. Make a cup of tea and enjoy this episode. We did. And since we couldn't get to it all, here are just some of the things Shakeel has done in Longmont in his free time, too much to get to in just one episode. 

• He was a political writer for the Longmont Observer.
• He helped get Longmont Public Media off the ground.
• He currently serves on the board of the Longmont Community Foundation, and the Professional Standards Unit reviewing police misconduct allegations.
• As the co-founder and former president of LAUNCH Longmont Housing, he has focused on policy reform like making it easier to build an ADU, eliminating parking minimums, and--as we get into--amending the Longmont charter.

All without even being elected yet. He's a friend, and he's got our vote.

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We ease in Longmont with some good bad jokes, some talk about Elvis, trees, cookies, and whatever else is on our mind.

Ready your forks and loosen your belts, it's Longmont Restaurant Week. "A delicious celebration of our local culinary scene."

Naomi Brown is back to share her knowledge of all of all things delicious in Longmont. We talk through our favorite restaurants, places we want to try, and what Naomi looks for in her ideal restaurant. Read Naomi's thoughts on some restaurants featured in the Longmont Restaurant Week Event Guide, available at participating restaurants.

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Today we're mixing metaphors as we discuss the 30th and final Rhythm at Roosevelt (formerly Rhythm on the River), and other events of Longmont and Boulder County's past. We ask how many cars will drive though buildings, Annie's got the scoop on a new hot pot spot you outta try, and we read some listener emails.

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SideDish sat down with owner and founder of Tebo Properties, Stephen Tebo. Stephen and his team have been helping to shape and develop Boulder County since the 60's. You may have even noticed his name on properties in the area, and most likely, you've been in one of his buildings.

We talk real estate back in the day vs today, Stephen's impressive collections, we take a small field trip to Boulder, and even a quick side track all the way to Guam.

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Part 4 of 4. We did it! Recorded live from the Public Policy Plaza at Unity in the Community on Friday, August 22nd.

Unity in the Community continues as Annie interviews the candidates who would like to be the Mayor of Longmont: Sarah Levinson, Shakeel Dalal, Susie Hidalgo-Fahrig, and Diane Crist.

We wrap up the day with a quick call to action with Tara Menza and Mayor Peck. Get out and vote!

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Part 3 of 4. Recorded live from the Public Policy Plaza at Unity in the Community on Friday, August 22nd.

Unity in the Community heats up as Brady interviews the candidates who would like to represent Longmont at large: Alex Kalkhofer, Jaker Marsing, John Lembke, Riegan Sage, and Steven Altschuler.

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Part 2 of 4. Recorded live from the Public Policy Plaza at Unity in the Community on Friday, August 22nd.

Annie interviews the candidates who would like to represent ward 2: Teresa Simpkins, Matthew Popkin, and Meg Thornbury.

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Part 1 of 4. Recorded live from the Public Policy Plaza at Unity in the Community on Friday, August 22nd.

In the first segment Annie and Brady sit down with Scott Cook, the CEO of the Longmont Chamber of Commerce who introduces the event, what we're doing here, and never brought us ice cream.

Some quick buzz, then we're talking to Claire Levy (Boulder County Commissioner), Marta Loachamin (District 2 Commissioner) , and Diane Christ (City Council Ward 1).

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