SacTown Talks

Interview with David Bowman

Episode Summary

Today we welcome Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We discuss the importance of preparation, mentorship, term limits, how he got started in the Capitol and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more! (07:11) Preparing for floor session (12:08) Becoming Reading Clerk (25:38) Term limits and learning the rules (34:58) Visits from celebrities (52:54) Dressing the part (57:57) Importance of mentorship

Episode Notes

Today we welcome Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We discuss the importance of preparation, mentorship, term limits, how he got started in the Capitol and more. 

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

(07:11) Preparing for floor session

(12:08) Becoming Reading Clerk

(25:38) Term limits and learning the rules

(34:58) Visits from celebrities 

(52:54) Dressing the part

(57:57) Importance of mentorship