2023 Episode 27: Anti-Graffiti Program Re-launched, "Dual Dispatch" 911 Alternative Taking Shape, Titan Submersible Concerns, 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 Mayor Harrell's new Comprehensive Plan proposal, King County's fentanyl crisis plan, a victory for state Republicans as three voter initiatives get passed into law, challenges for Seattle's Municipal Court after the City Attorney removes a judge from 150 criminal cases,  and a question from our patrons about homeowner's associations' ability to skirt the City's density plans! like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Extra! Extra! We've added a podcast this week to talk about a protest that led to six arrests at the Seattle City Council meeting. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the larger context of this protest and what it may mean for the Council in the weeks ahead. Plus, Brian and David are taking a look at Mayor Bruce Harrell's new transportation plan, plus the continuing debate over gunshot detection technology. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! It's a patrons-first podcast with a focus on education, early learning, and childcare, featuring special guest Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children's Alliance of Washington! 

Blanford, a former Seattle School Board Director, breaks down the turmoil facing the Board and Seattle Public Schools after the recent resignation of two of its members, following a dispute over their geographic districts. Plus, Brian and Dr. Blanford discuss Washington's childcare crisis, education funding concerns, the capital gains tax and more! If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon.

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 break down Mayor  Bruce Harrell's State of the City Address, the transformation of Council President Nelson from outsider to leader, a multi-million dollar question for voters emerging from the state transportation budget, the city's recent assessment of Seattle's homelessness crisis, and a look at a series of failing school bond measures. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 approach of the Seattle City Council's new Public Safety Committee, a bombshell report for the Seattle Police Department regarding its treatment of female officers, a renewed push by Governor Inslee on carbon pricing, a potential new ballot measure on social housing, and a sobering report on the lack of affordable housing Seattle may be able to build this year. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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, City Hall reporter for the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's influence over a new City Council, the beginning of the Council's work at the committee level, a battle over "lewd conduct" for the Liquor and Cannabis Board, the reinstatement of Seattle's graffiti ordinance, and some answers to some city government questions from our patrons, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! In this patrons-first podcast, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel breaks down a host of new statewide housing proposals with Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33)--including lot-splitting, "co-living" single-room occupancy units, mobile home park tenancy, and more--and tackles a troubling issue with voter turnout, too! If you'd like to access this content first, become a patron of the podcast for $5 per month with your support on Patreon! 

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 newest member of the Seattle City Council, a hiring freeze by the City of Seattle up against a major budget deficit, a plea for state help from tribes dealing with the fentanyl epidemic, a sobering anniversary for Roe v. Wade, and a city streetcar project that's nearly tripled in cost. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to take the open Position 8 City Council seat, new legal accusations facing the Seattle Police Department, a set of new gun control regulations in the state legislature, Washington's first-in-the-nation lawsuit over the Kroger-Albertson's grocery store merger, and a Supreme Court decision... not to decide on our state's capital gains tax. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 debate over who should be selected as the Council's new Position 8 member, a new plan for developing Fort Lawton, a focus on housing at the state legislature, concerns over a protest that blocked I-5 in Seattle, and a strange twist to the Boeing 737 blown fuselage saga. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!