Mark Ruzzin, who was mayor of Boulder from 2004 to 2007, focuses his interview on his years of public service in Boulder, including his initial involvement with neighborhood issues in Boulder, as a member of the city's planning board, a city council member, and finally, mayor. Ruzzin stresses that as mayor, he strove for a collaborative, inclusive process in his relationships with other coucil members, city staff, and the public at large. He recalls passage of the city's Climate Action Plan and the process of using "sustainability filters" as major achievements. He also discusses the Transit Village, Valmont Butte, and the 29th St. Mall.
