A few hours after raising his right hand, swearing to faithfully serve his community to the best of his ability, Longmont’s new Ward 2 city council member Matthew Popkin addressed a room packed with his constituents. He’s starting an appointed term with only 10 months left in a city he’s called home for less than four years. And yet, the 33-year old is unphased, and while there’s a lot to catch up on, Popkin says he’s ready. After a quick costume change, he would play the part of commissioner on Longmont’s Planning and Zoning board — until he retired this role for a seat on city council. “This isn't a credential for city council, but I'm part of the mug club of Shoes and Brews,” a Longmont running store with a joint taproom.