City Inside/Out Seattle: Council Edition

The Seattle City Council has just approved an $8.5 billion budget, filling a $250+ million deficit with funds from the Jumpstart payroll tax. Why did that lead one Councilmember to vote against the final budget package? Plus, how will new investments in public safety impact Chinatown-International District and other neighborhoods. Also, will a new Councilmember shake up City government? Councilmember Bob Kettle and outgoing Councilmember Tanya Woo answer these questions and the ones viewers are sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition!

Seattle's latest economic forecast shows the city's $250M deficit might grow even bigger in the years ahead. So what's the City Council doing to prepare? Plus, how will a new plan to install more surveillance cameras around the city to fight crime impact your neighborhood? City Council President Sara Nelson joins host Brian Callanan to answer these questions and the ones our viewers are sending in, too, on City Inside/Out: Council Edition!

After a slow start to the year, the Seattle City Council has had a busy September. From establishing SOAP (Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution) and SODA (Stay Out of Drug Areas) zones to approving an alternative funding proposal for social housing, the Council has passed a number of major pieces of legislation. Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Bob Kettle join host Brian Callanan to discuss these topics and more on this month's episode of Council Edition!

The Seattle City Council is wrapping up a tense supplemental budget process that grapples with funding for student mental health services, while also attempting to address drug crimes and prostitution using a method the City banned four years ago. Host Brian Callanan discusses these issues, along with the questions you've submitted, with budget chair and District 6 representative, Councilmember Dan Strauss, on this month's episode of Council Edition!

At $1.55 billion, the Seattle City Council's new transportation levy proposal is the largest levy in city history. What will it achieve if voters approve it? Plus, a new report from the City Auditor shows where drug overdoses and crime are rampant in downtown Seattle. Will this study help the city clean up some of its most troubled neighborhoods? Councilmember Rob Saka and Council President Sara Nelson speak to these questions and the ones our viewers are sending in, with host Brian Callanan, on this month's episode of Council Edition!

The Seattle City Council faces a host of challenges in the month of June, from beginning the search for a new police chief to funding equitable development projects and setting on a new wage for app-based delivery drivers. Councilmembers Tanya Woo and Bob Kettle discuss these issues and viewer questions on City Inside/Out: Council Edition with Brian Callanan.

The Seattle City Council is making some of its biggest policy decisions of the year in May, with votes on legislation aimed at lowering app-based delivery driver wages and improving police hiring. Host Brian Callanan spoke with Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Cathy Moore about these proposals and asked them some of your questions too, on Council Edition with host Brian Callanan.

In a very rare move, a Seattle City Council committee issued a "do not pass" recommendation for a piece of legislation, Councilmember Tammy Morales' Connected Communities land use bill. Host Brian Callanan is talking with Morales to find out what went wrong after more than two years of committee meetings on the measure. Plus, the Councilmember discusses budget gap concerns, police hiring, and more on this month's episode of Council Edition!

Seattle's Central District is reeling after another jump in gun violence, and the number of police officers is the lowest it's been since the 1990s. So what ideas are city leaders considering to recruit cops, support 9-1-1 alternatives, and improve public safety? Councilmembers Rob Saka and Tanya Woo are answering these questions and the ones viewers are sending in, too, on this month's episode of Council Edition!

Seattle's newest Councilmember says her own cultural background and history are a major part of how she's approaching her role. Citywide Position 8 Councilmember Tanya Woo discusses her efforts to earn official city recognition for the Lunar New Year holiday, her work as leader of the Sustainability, City Light, and Arts & Culture Committee, and more with host Brian Callanan on this month's episode of Council Edition!

What's next for District 5 with a two-term councilmember deciding not to run again? Host Brian Callanan talks with outgoing Council President Debora Juarez about her legacy and what's next for North Seattle on the year-end episode of Council Edition!

The Seattle City Council is in the middle of another challenging budget season, with a looming deficit of more than $200M projected in 2025 and a debate over gunshot detection technology for law enforcement emerging as well. The council's budget committee chair, Teresa Mosqueda, and its public safety committee chair, Lisa Herbold, discuss these issues and more with host Brian Callanan, on this month's episode of Council Edition! 

Councilmember Alex Pedersen is pushing for a stronger law enforcement response to drug possession on Seattle's streets, and he's pushing for a new citywide capital gains tax, too. Hear more about his plans, and how he's answering the questions you're sending in with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition!

With a new focus on public safety and a new legal approach to public drug use, Councilmember Sara Nelson (with special guest Jon Scholes of the Downtown Seattle Association) and other Seattle leaders are pushing for some big changes downtown. Plus, get the latest on Seattle's new tree ordinance and its new film commission, with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition!

Lisa Herbold recently announced she is not running for another term to represent West Seattle on the Seattle City Council. Brian Callanan, host of Council Edition, asks her why. Plus, the two discuss why the council ended up with a split vote this year on their final budget and the status of police hiring levels for the Seattle Police Department.

Why did three Seattle City Councilmembers vote “no” on the city budget? When will a new 911 alternative program get launched, and what impact will it have on Seattle? Plus, how close are we to the goal of "functional zero" homelessness downtown in 2023? Host Brian Callanan is asking Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis these questions, and the ones you’re sending in, too, on Council Edition!

Is the JumpStart payroll tax the answer to a growing budget gap for the City of Seattle? What impact will King County's move to halt the construction of a homeless shelter expansion in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood have on our homelessness crisis? And, how is a new storefront repair fund changing the way the City helps local businesses? Councilmembers Andrew Lewis and Sara Nelson answer these questions and more with host Brian Callanan, on Council Edition!

What's next in the City's efforts to build up an alternative response to low-level 911 calls? How will a Green New Deal impact your neighborhood and our climate? And what are the City Council's plans to create a new Third Avenue that's more welcoming for pedestrians and businesses? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Teresa Mosqueda answer these questions and yours, too, with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition!

Hear about a disappointing trend for Seattle Police, plus a plan to recruit and retain more police officers for the SPD. Also, get more details on support for businesses impacted by COVID, the latest on monkeypox numbers in our region, and a new proposal for a Seattle Film Commission. Councilmember Sara Nelson and special guest Kate Becker from the King County Executive's Office discuss this and more with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition!

Should the Seattle Park District double the city’s investment in our parks and public spaces? How will the Seattle City Council’s recommendations for “new light rail routes” impact your neighborhood? And, what does the Council think of Mayor Harrell’s new police hiring plan? Councilmembers Alex Pedersen (District 4 - Northeast Seattle) and Andrew J. Lewis (District 7 - Pioneer Square to Magnolia) join host Brian Callanan to answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, on Council Edition!

How is the City of Seattle responding to the Supreme Court's reversal of the Roe v. Wade decision? Will a new effort toward building a safe parking lot for people living in RVs be more successful than what Seattle tried six years ago? Plus, how's the Seattle City Council approaching a big decision on the alignment of light rail? Council President Debora Juarez and Councilmember Dan Strauss join host Brian Callanan to answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, on Council Edition!

From setting a first-in-the-nation minimum wage for gig workers to establishing a hiring incentive program to deal with an alarming number of officers leaving the SPD, the City Council has been busy in the last few weeks. And now, they're discussing a significant increase to the Seattle Housing Levy, too. Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Teresa Mosqueda discuss these issues and more, and they're answering the questions you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan, on Council Edition!

Will the City Council approve a plan for hiring bonuses to attract more officers to the Seattle Police Department? How's the Council helping small businesses as they work their way out of the COVID pandemic? And, what impact will a proposal to ensure app-based workers get a minimum wage have on our economy? Councilmember Sara Nelson (Citywide Position 9) answers these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan, on Council Edition.

How's the Seattle City Council reacting to Mayor Bruce Harrell's work to increase sweeps of unauthorized homeless encampments? Will the Council add more hiring bonuses for the Seattle Police Department? And, will recent headlines about the concrete workers' strike mean some better news about the reopening of the West Seattle Bridge? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Tammy Morales answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan, on Council Edition!

City Council President M. Lorena González was the first Latina elected to a citywide office. What other legacies does she leave behind after six years in office? What are the challenges the council faces in the years to come? Brian Callanan has a special one-on-one exit interview with Councilmember González on Council Edition!

With the City Council budget now approved, what is Seattle investing in homelessness, public safety, and affordable housing? And why are there still lingering questions about funding for the Seattle Police Department? Plus, can a new investment in transportation help with road safety for cyclists and pedestrians? Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis answers these questions and more, on Council Edition!

What are the top priorities for the City Council in its 2022 budget process? What does a change in the name of "single-family zoning" mean for your neighborhood, now and in the future? And, with renewed enforcement of the 72-hour parking rule, what's next for people living in RV's and Seattle's homelessness crisis? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Dan Strauss answer these questions and more, on Council Edition!

What's the City Council's approach to the fall budget, with a COVID pandemic still impacting our economy? How will another extension of the eviction moratorium affect Seattle renters and landlords? And, why are Chinatown International District residents asking about hiring private security officers? Councilmember Tammy J. Morales, the chair of the Council's Economic Development Committee, joins host Brian Callanan to answer these questions and more, on Council Edition.

What is the City of Seattle's plan to fill vacant storefronts downtown? City Hall Park is clear of encampments, but will it last? And, can the City slow the record number of police officers who are leaving? As City Council heads into their two-week summer recess, Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis sits down to answer these questions on Council Edition with Brian Callanan.

Seattle City Councilmembers Debora Juarez and Alex Pedersen join Council Edition host Brian Callanan to talk about the city's efforts to get "back to normal" after an alarming rise in Delta-variant COVID-19 cases. The duo also discuss how the City Council is responding to what our police chief calls a "public safety crisis." Plus, Juarez shares what's Kraken in North Seattle, now that the new Iceplex has opened.

Where are new funds for COVID relief going in Seattle, and why did the city extend its eviction moratorium for the fourth time? Plus, what's the City Council's new approach on regulating how police use "less lethal weapons" for crowd control? Council Public Safety Chair Lisa Herbold answers these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition! 

Where will the City of Seattle be spending federal COVID relief dollars? What's next in the city's attempt to stand up another hotel for homeless people? And who's accountable for a police incident involving blast balls, tear gas, and pepper spray, after a surprise announcement from the Interim SPD Chief Adrian Diaz? Councilmember Andrew Lewis, chair of the city's committee on homelessness, answers these questions and the ones you're asking about, too, on Council Edition!

What's next for Seattle's economy as we emerge from COVID, and where is the city spending its relief funding? What's the status of the "regional approach" to homelessness, with new challenges inside and outside Seattle city limits? Plus, what happens when Seattle's eviction moratorium expires on June 30th? Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Council President Lorena González answer these questions and yours, too, on Council Edition!

How is the Seattle City Council reacting to what the police department calls a "staffing crisis"? Will a new investment in shelter services have an impact on homelessness in Seattle? And, how will a new law allowing at-home businesses affect your neighborhood? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Andrew J. Lewis answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, on Council Edition!

What's the City of Seattle doing to improve COVID-19 vaccine delivery? Will a new push for tiny house villages have an impact on Seattle's homelessness crisis? What's the City Council saying about its new grocery worker hazard pay law, with two Seattle groceries now shutting their doors in response to it? Councilmembers Juarez, Pedersen, and Strauss join host Brian Callanan to discuss these issues and more, on Council Edition! 

What impact will a new U.S. president have on Seattle's city government? Why is the City Council considering a "hazard pay" wages boost for certain workers during the pandemic? And how will the City resolve a stalemate with its largest police union, whose contract is now expired? Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda joins host Brian Callanan to answer these questions and ones our viewers are sending in, too, on Council Edition! 

How is the Seattle City Council responding to the occupation of Cal Anderson Park? How will a new zoning ordinance impact our homelessness crisis? And what's next in the Council's push to add a "poverty defense" for misdemeanor crimes? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Andrew J. Lewis join host Brian Callanan to answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, on Council Edition! 

How will a new budget from the City Council affect public safety, Seattle Police Department staffing, and homelessness outreach? How is the city's approach to homelessness outreach changing? How will participatory budgeting affect city spending? And, should new car tab revenue be spent on bridge maintenance? We're talking with Councilmember Kshama Sawant to answer these questions and yours, too!  

How is the Seattle City Council changing its policies on unauthorized encampments for homeless people? What are the top priorities for the budget right now in an unstable COVID-19 economy? And, should the city repair or replace the West Seattle Bridge? Councilmembers Tammy J. Morales and Andrew J. Lewis answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, on Council Edition!

What's the City Council's reaction to Mayor Durkan's new 2021 budget proposal? What lessons has Seattle learned about its police department after a summer of protest? Council President M. Lorena González answers these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition!

Are councilmembers going to stick with their plan to "defund the police," after another veto of their budget rebalancing proposal from Mayor Jenny Durkan? How will Seattle's homeless outreach efforts and unauthorized encampment removal policies change without a Navigation Team? Plus, what's ahead with the decision to repair or replace the West Seattle Bridge? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Andrew Lewis answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan on Council Edition!

How is the coronavirus crisis affecting the way Seattle City Councilmembers connect with their districts? What new measures is the city considering to deal with Seattle's homeless crisis during the pandemic? And, how might Seattle businesses find new ways to open their doors to comply with Governor Inslee's phased-in approach to the economy? Councilmembers Debora Juarez and Dan Strauss answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan, on Council Edition! 

Will the Seattle City Council pass a payroll tax on big businesses to deal with the COVID-19 crisis? What will it take to repair or replace the West Seattle Bridge, after its surprising closure? And, how will a proposed moratorium on evictions impact renters and landlords? Councilmembers Alex Pedersen and Tammy Morales answer these questions, and the ones you're sending in, too, on Council Edition!

How is the Seattle City Council working to protect the health of the city as coronavirus cases continue to rise? What relief is available for workers and small businesses impacted by this crisis? And how will the COVID-19 outbreak impact Seattle's approach to homelessness? Council President Lorena González, and Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Andrew J. Lewis answer these questions and more, on Council Edition! 

How are Seattle City Councilmembers reacting to a plan for a King County-wide tax on big businesses for homelessness services? How will a ban on wintertime evictions impact Seattle? What's being done to impact public safety downtown following a series of high-profile shootings? Councilmembers Andrew Lewis and Tammy Morales join host Brian Callanan to answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, on Council Edition!

How will a new law about campaign financing impact City Council races? Is the Council ready to reconsider an employee head tax for homelessness funding? Plus, how would a plan to protect and enhance the city's tree canopy affect your neighborhood? Councilmembers Lisa Herbold, Alex Pedersen, and Dan Strauss answer these questions and the ones you're sending in, too, here on Council Edition!