Episode 11: Local Government 101

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.