Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the budget amendment process ahead for the Seattle City Council, a new proposal pushing...
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2022 Episode 42: Getting Near Budget Deliberations, Reversing Course on the Chinatown-ID Homeless Shelter, and More
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss what's on the line as the City Council gets near its budget deliberation process,...
2022 Episode 41: Budget Public Hearing #1, New Storefront Repair Program, Marijuana Pardons, and More
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 what's on the table for the Seattle City Council's first public hearing on this year's budget,...
2022 Episode 40: Human Resource Worker Pay Raise Questions, Parking Enforcement Moving Back to SPD, Inaccessible Sidewalk “Epidemic,” and More
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 a reversal for Bruce Harrell regarding pay for human resource workers, a new investment in...
2022 Episode 39: Mayoral Budget Presentation, Chinatown-ID Shelter Pushback, Mental Health Ballot Measure
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 Mayor Harrell's budget presentation this week, a look at the Seattle Police Department's risk...
2022 Episode 38: Pre-Budget Planning, Parks District Questions, Employer Transit Program Changes
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 flurry of activity happening before the Mayor's budget proposal, changes coming to the...
2022 Episode 37: Council Decision on Social Housing, Police Chief Finalists Selected, 911 Alternatives Plan
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 a decision ahead for the City Council on the I-135 social housing measure, a new land use...
2022 Episode 36: Cannabis Equity, Third Avenue “Vision” Plan, Mayoral Damage Control, and More
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 intricacies of working a city-based cannabis equity plan, a proposal to reshape Third...
2022 Episode 35: COVID Response Changes, Police Chief Survey, Social Housing Makes the Ballot, and More
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 some changes in the public health response to the COVID pandemic, new details from a public...
2022 Episode 34: Looming Budget Battle, Missing Texts Investigation, Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban, Regional Rail Questions, and More
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 a budget crisis that's not going away during the Council's summer recess, an investigation...
2022 Episode 33: Monkeypox Update, Primary Election Results, Council Districts Redrawn, New Seattle Film Commission, and State Ferry Troubles
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 local efforts to deal with a spike in monkeypox cases, lessons learned from last week's...
2022 Episode 32: City Hall Park Land Swap, New SDOT Director Candidate, Mayor Orders SPD to Prioritize Sex Assault Cases
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 a land swap between Seattle and King County for the troubled City Hall Park location, a move...