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 impact of higher police hiring costs on Seattle's supplemental budget, a debate within City Hall over a change to the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise levy, a final vote on the transit measure Seattle voters will face this November, a court decision over a Seattle nude beach that has both sides claiming victory, and City Hall's new interest in Jimothy the raccoon. 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 a proposed change to what some Seattle City Councilmembers call a "failed" public drug use law, a lawsuit facing the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a controversial idea to change the way the City of Seattle distributes free meals to school kids, the ongoing debate over security cameras near the stadium district, and a new public transit measure heading to your ballot soon. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

A bonus show this week for Seattle's favorite coffee break political podcast! 

It's a super-wonky and super-controversial topic: should Seattle change the way the public is allowed to make environmental appeals on big zoning projects? Here's what's not wonky: based on the massive amounts of public comment coming in on both sides after Councilmember Eddie Lin has proposed this idea, it's pretty clear that Council Bill 121215 could have a bigger effect on you than you might think!

Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel goes one-on-one with Councilmember Lin to explain what this bill means, how the Councilmember is responding to his critics, and how this measure could impact the growth of the city. If you'd like to access content like this before anyone else, become a paying subscriber of this podcast 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 Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed ban on so-called "junk fees" for renters, a deal to eliminate affordable housing fees to spur development that's now stalled out, a battle between the Mayor and the Seattle City Council over the size of the transit measure set to go before voters this fall, a City Auditor report showing dozens of recommendations that haven't been acted upon, and a look at the future of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, 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! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss some new, politically risky endorsements from Mayor Katie Wilson, some proposed changes to the way Seattle residents can file environmental appeals on development projects, a plan to fend off "vultures" trying to purchase homes in Seattle, a continuing discussion on the need for design review in construction projects, and a proposal to remove 6 miles of Highway 99 from South Park. 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 how crowds have behaved during World Cup matches in Seattle, Mayor Wilson's new plans for homelessness prevention and cleaning up street disorder at the infamous corner of 12th & Jackson, the Point in Time homeless population count, a damning report on job losses and their connection to Seattle city tax policy, and substantial impending rate hikes from Seattle City Light. 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 a novel legal approach from City Attorney Erika Evans to combat gun violence and prostitution on Aurora Avenue North, a budget plan involving the Seattle Fire Department that's apparently been extinguished, a look at what's next following a Seattle City Council data center moratorium, a battle between city and county leaders over a local transportation tax, and a political debate unfolding over a particular flag at the World Cup matches in Seattle. 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 tension between the Seattle City Council and Mayor Wilson over the proper response to gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, the Council's attempt to change a city ordinance that would allow better deployment of its CARE 911 alternative teams, the use of surveillance cameras during the World Cup, a report on police officer hiring and retention that may point to a budget overspend, the huge demand for social housing with its first units opening this week, and new plans to combat fare evasion on local transit. 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 Seattle Council's push for an emergency street closure ordinance to deal with gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, fallout from the recent Sound Transit light rail decision, a shakeup in Mayor Wilson's leadership team, a vacancy in city leadership that's rankling some affordable housing providers, and a new transit ballot measure that's double the cost of its predecessor. 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 rising concerns over gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, a last-ditch attempt to save the Ballard light rail extension, an in-depth look at why the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has struggled for its six years of existence, an update on World Cup public safety and security, and a call for a state of emergency to protect trans people. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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