Episode 11: Local Government 101

Explore how the city is planning for an age-inclusive future, from housing and transportation to parks, programs and support services, and learn how an age-inclusive Boulder benefits everyone. This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Lyndsy Morse-Casillas. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Guests in This Episode Wendy Schwartz, Human Services Senior Manager, Housing & Human Services Department, City of Boulder Eden Bailey, Division Manager of Older Adult Services, Housing & Human Services Department, City of Boulder Kristopher Johnson (KJ), Comprehensive Planning Senior Manager, City of Boulder Emma Gooding-Lord, Senior Case Manager, Older Adult Services, Housing & Human Services Department, City of Boulder Related Resources Older Adult Services Age-Inclusive Community Strategic Plan Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan

Learn about how the City of Boulder and the State of Colorado manage urban wildlife and the different programs we have in place to help humans and wildlife coexist. This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Layra Nicli. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team.  Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Guests in This Episode (City of Boulder) Jennie Whittle – Animal Protection Supervisor Valerie Matheson – Resource Project Manager and Advisor Principal Other Guests Jason Duetsch – Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Related Resources For more information about the City of Boulder’s work with Urban Wildlife, visit Black Bears and Mountain Lions.

Learn more about how the City of Boulder is funded, and why planning for the future of that funding matters to building a sustainable future and a thriving community.  Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)  Nicole Speer – City Council Member  Mark Wallach – City Council Member  Charlotte Husky – Budget Officer  Other Guests  Rich Wobbekind - Associate Dean and Senior Economist at the Leads School of Business  This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to: https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.  Related Resources For more information about the City of Boulder’s Long-Term Financial Strategy, visit Long-Term Financial Strategy | City of Boulder. 

Listen to a conversation between Kellie, a community member who participated in Elevate Boulder, the city's Guaranteed Income pilot project, and Rossana Longo, a storyteller who worked with Elevate Boulder participants to capture their experiences. This episode was hosted by Lyndsy Morse-Casillas. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Guests in this episode (City of Boulder) Lyndsy Morse-Casillas Other Guests Rossana Longo - Elevate Boulder Audio Stories host Kellie - Elevate Boulder participant To listen to more Elevate Boulder stories and learn more about the program, visit: Elevate Boulder Storytelling Guaranteed Income Pilot Project

Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to continue exploring our open spaces and discover different ways they are made accessible for all. Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)  Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks Other Guests  Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to: National Park Service CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0. Related Resources For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.

Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to explore the city's open spaces, and learn how to get outside safely and responsibly. Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)  Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks Other Guests  Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to: National Park Service CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0. Related Resources For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.

Discover the magic of Boulder's prairie landscapes in a piece written by Sam Clusman. Read the blog here This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to: National Park Service CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn --      https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0. Related Resources For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.

Explore Boulder’s vibrant arts and culture scene and hear from local leaders who are helping shape the city’s creative community.  Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff): Lauren Click – Arts and Culture Manager, City of Boulder  Other Guests: David Dadone - Executive Director and Chief Curator for the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art  Leah Brenner Clack – Founder and Executive Director of Street Wise Arts  Kirsten Wilson – Founder and Executive Director of Motus Theater  This episode was hosted by Angela Urrego and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.    For a full transcript, visit the City of Boulder's podcast webpage.   Related Resources: Office of Arts and Culture Boulder Arts Blueprint Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 

Dive into the city’s guiding policy document, the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, as the city and Boulder County work on a major update of the plan to help shape the future of Boulder.  Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff): Kristofer Johnson - Comprehensive Planning Senior Manager, City of Boulder  Kathleen King - Comprehensive Planning Planner Principal, City of Boulder  Other Guests: Hannah Hippley - Long Range Planning Division Manager, Boulder County  Community Member voices – A Boulder Future Kick-off Video  This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Julie Causa. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.    For a full transcript, visit the City of Boulder's podcast webpage.   Related Resources: The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Update project page Community Connectors Program Community Connectors in Residence

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.