King County Executive candidate Girmay Zahilay details plans for the region's biggest challenges, including homelessness, public safety & housing affordability.

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:

👑 ‘No Kings’ protests ⚕️ WA immigrants' health data shared w/ feds 🏘️ Housing First works well 🚍 Saka erases advocates, makes deal w/ Curby 🤑 RealPage ban delayed 🎒 School waitlists lifted

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss:

👋 Cathy Moore resigning

🗳️ Kshama Sawant running for Congress

😬 KC Assessor John Wilson won't resign despite calls

🚔 Diaz/Tompkins updates

🏳️‍🌈 WA State Patrol interrupts Pride flag ceremony

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Jeanie Chunn, candidate for Seattle City Council District 2, shares her stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while advocating for significant changes to the city's approach to public safety, housing, and budget priorities.

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss:

🏳️‍⚧️ “Protect Our Kids” anti-trans rally & counterprotests

📉 Every Seattle elected = negative approval

🏘️ Seattle's interim missing middle housing

🤦 Essential behavioral health facilities stymied

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

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Eddie Lin, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his government experience and commitment to community-driven solutions.

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss:

🖋️ Ferguson acts on state budget, parental bill of rights

🧊 Troubling ICE raids

🤓 Seattle Mayor race deep dive

🔔 Sara Nelson bellwether

🗳️ Other notable primary races

⛺️ Rushed Tent City 4 move

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Jamie Fackler, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his opposition to corporate influence in local politics.

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find more about Jamie Fackler at https://www.jamieforseattle.com/.

In an extensive interview with Crystal Fincher of Hacks & Wonks, Seattle City Attorney candidate Erika Evans outlines why she is challenging incumbent Ann Davison with a platform centered on community-based solutions, addressing root causes of crime, and protecting civil rights.

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:

📊 Breakdown of Legislature's state budget

🧐 Ferguson’s first four months

🤔 Mallahan can? What's up with Seattle mayor race

🚔 SPD hiring up but few women + another lawsuit alleging racism

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

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