Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight examine the final push for votes in the Councilmember Sawant recall election, lessons...
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2021 Episode 45: Say It Isn’t So–Kevin Is Ending SCC Insight December 31st!
Well, the coffee break podcast that has brought you the ins and outs of City Hall has a tough story to tell--Kevin Schofield is ending Seattle City Council Insight at the end of the year! Kevin talks here with co-host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel about his...
2022 Episode 44: Budget Aftermath, City Land Swap, No Homeless Count, New Sheriff, New Council Regulations
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a final look at the approved 2022 city budget, and an impending land swap between...
2021 Episode 43: Final Budget Fireworks, New COVID Vaccination Clinics, Sawant Recall Ballots Mailed, Redistricting in Court
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the arguments behind the final reckoning of the City budget, including a battle...
2021 Episode 42: Budget Questions, Homelessness Update, Sawant Defamation Lawsuit, 9-1-1 Study
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the Seattle City Council's budget cut proposals, including some...
2021 Episode 41: Election Aftermath, Council Budget: Crunch Time, Mayor Establishes Police Hiring Bonuses, and Mobile Home Park Legislation
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the local November elections, the final push for a balanced City...
2021 Episode 40: Post-Election Changes, Budget Update, Helmet Law Vote Delayed, Rent Control, Redistricting Redux
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive into the post-election power shuffle within the Council and Mayor's...
2021 Episode 39: Vaccine Verification, County Plans to Take Over City Hall Park, Climate Change Legislation, Public Safety Survey
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss King County's new vaccine verification requirements, a new County plan to take...
2021 Episode 38: Vaccine Mandate Deadline, Construction Parking Pay, SPD Budget Deep Dive, New Homelessness Report
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the city's vaccine mandate and how it could affect police and fire services....
2021 Episode 37: Acknowledgement Pay, Budget Public Hearing Time, OPA Investigates East Precinct Abandonment, Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's new "acknowledgment pay" for city workers during...
2021 Episode 36: Neighborhood Zoning Changes Begin, Sawant Recall Vote to Proceed, Budget Priorities Emerge
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's move to change "single family" zoning to...
2021 Episode 35: Budget Expectations, Rental Rules, Eviction Moratorium Extension, 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight preview Mayor Jenny Durkan's budget proposal and look at some new rental regulations...