Website: https://www.mattbenjaminforcouncil.com

Age: 43

How long have you lived in Boulder? 25 years

Professional background: I studied astronomy and astrophysics and spent nearly a decade as an astronomer and science educator at CU’s Fiske Planetarium. I currently work as a photographer and education consultant. I also helped lead the creation of the nation’s first Dark Sky Reserve in Idaho, and continue to consult for several Dark Sky projects across the country.

Past political/Community experience: I’ve served on nonprofit boards like the Boulder Open Space Conservancy. I’ve served on the board of Garden to Table (formerly Growe Foundation). Locally, I led the “Our Mayor–Our Choice” ballot measure, giving Boulder voters the power to elect our mayor using ranked choice voting, and wo

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