Update: got a call this morning and they asked me to come in today 10:30 - 11:30. So if anyone has a suggested question, post it as a comment here before 10:15 today (4/24). And to the reader(s) here that suggested to Jane that the interview would be worthwhile - thank you.
I tried to get an interview with Jane Brautigam (Boulder City Manager) to see how the City is going to handle the economic downturn, budget cuts, etc. I asked for ½ hour in person.
They offered 15 minutes on the phone - while she was driving between meetings. I commented that I would never interview someone on a cell phone while driving it suddenly became on the phone from her office J.
I declined because a lot of communication is the non-verbal part and a quick drive-by on the phone is not going to lead to an interesting interview. So no point in wasting her time or mine.
I guess it weighs out differently for elected vs. appointed. Not that the appointed positions are more important or require more work, but that getting the word out about yourself is critical for those running for election and not so for people appointed.
But I do find it humorous that she is more busy than a Governor or Senator. And for those hoping for a substantive interview on how the city will approach the budget cuts – sorry.
