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This week we discuss the contentious decision by Seattle’s City Council and Mayor Bruce Harrell to expand police surveillance cameras. How should city leaders balance concerns about crime with questions about privacy and the misuse of surveillance? Also, when dozens speak out against a piece of legislation at a council meeting, what does that tell us us about public opinion citywide?
We also take a closer look at Mayor Harrell's proposed $80 million “reparations fund” for homeownership. We discuss the financial details, political implications, and ask whether it’s the right way to address generational wealth loss due to redlining.
Our editor is Quinn Waller.
City Expands Police Surveillance Despite Overwhelming Opposition, Concerns About Civil Liberties
Amid vocal opposition, Seattle council expands police surveillance
Mayor Bruce Harrell wants reparations fund to help people buy houses
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Thanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at [email protected]
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This week we discuss the contentious decision by Seattle’s City Council and Mayor Bruce Harrell to expand police surveillance cameras. How should city leaders balance concerns about crime with questions about privacy and the misuse of surveillance? Also, when dozens speak out against a piece of legislation at a council meeting, what does that tell us us about public opinion citywide?
We also take a closer look at Mayor Harrell's proposed $80 million “reparations fund” for homeownership. We discuss the financial details, political implications, and ask whether it’s the right way to address generational wealth loss due to redlining.
Our editor is Quinn Waller.
City Expands Police Surveillance Despite Overwhelming Opposition, Concerns About Civil Liberties
Amid vocal opposition, Seattle council expands police surveillance
Mayor Bruce Harrell wants reparations fund to help people buy houses
Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails [email protected]
Thanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at [email protected]
Support the show
Your support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

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