2026 Episode 21: Homeless Ordinance Passes, Seattle Center Bond Measure, and More

May 20, 2026 | Podcast

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's passage of a new homelessness measure that caused a shakeup within the Mayor's leadership team, the consideration of establishing a fire district to ease pressure on the city's general fund, a new timeline set for the future of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a labor battle brewing for the largest union of city workers, and a new bond measure on the horizon for an aging Seattle Center. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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