Um, Civics: The Unsexy (But Totally Necessary) World of Charter Review
The Gist:
Emily in Everett sits down with Randy Bolerjack, another self-proclaimed "civic nerd" and Everett’s Charter Review Committee member, to unpack the wildly underrated world of city charters. Spoiler: It’s the rulebook for how your city (or county) runs, and most of us have no idea what’s in it, let alone, what it is!
Emily in Everett sits down with Randy Bolerjack, another self-proclaimed "civic nerd" and Everett’s Charter Review Committee member, to unpack the wildly underrated world of city charters. Spoiler: It’s the rulebook for how your city (or county) runs, and most of us have no idea what’s in it, let alone, what it is!
Why It Matters:
- Your city’s charter = its constitution. Want to change how local government works? This is where it starts.
- Everett’s committee (15 members, because democracy loves a crowd) is reviewing everything from council powers to election rules. And yes, they want your input.
- Randy’s day job? Overseeing WA state’s elections, libraries, and charities. So if you thought this was nerdy, just wait.
Call to Action:
Read your city’s charter. Attend a meeting. Pretend to care at parties.
Read your city’s charter. Attend a meeting. Pretend to care at parties.
Vibe Check:
✅ Wonky but fun
✅ 100% necessary
✅ Guaranteed to make you the most interesting person at your next city council meeting
✅ Wonky but fun
✅ 100% necessary
✅ Guaranteed to make you the most interesting person at your next city council meeting
Listen if: You’ve ever wondered why your local government works the way it does (or doesn’t).
P.S. Randy’s a Coug. We’ll let you decide if that’s a pro or a con.
Learn more:
Follow Randy on Instagram
Email Randy: randybolerjack@outlook.com
Everett Charter Review Committee
County Forms of Government - Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MSRC)
Snohomish County Charter Review Commission
What is a Charter? - League of Women Voters' of Snohomish County
Who is running the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission? - News Tribune
By Abi Ludwig is a co-founder of Standing for Washington, sponsors of Everett Initiative 24-03
Washington State Secretary of State Elections
Everett Link Extension - Sound Transit
Build the Damn Trains
Everett Outdoor Event Center - City of Everett
Everett AquaSox 2026 Season
Learn more:
Follow Randy on Instagram
Email Randy: randybolerjack@outlook.com
Everett Charter Review Committee
County Forms of Government - Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MSRC)
Snohomish County Charter Review Commission
What is a Charter? - League of Women Voters' of Snohomish County
Who is running the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission? - News Tribune
By Abi Ludwig is a co-founder of Standing for Washington, sponsors of Everett Initiative 24-03
Washington State Secretary of State Elections
Everett Link Extension - Sound Transit
Build the Damn Trains
Everett Outdoor Event Center - City of Everett
Everett AquaSox 2026 Season
