Marty Campbell

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we check in with County Councilmember Marty Campbell. What’s the county up to? What’s happening with Pride Month, homelessness, public safety, bike and pedestrian safety, and more? Are elected officials on the West Coast “incompetent?” Tune in for a wide-ranging interview. Links Marty Campbell, District 5 Channel 253 membership

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we check in with County Councilmember Marty Campbell. What’s the county up to? What’s happening with Pride Month, homelessness, public safety, bike and pedestrian safety, and more? Are elected officials on the West Coast “incompetent?” Tune in for a wide-ranging interview. Links <a href="https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1395/Marty-Campbell-District-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marty Campbell, District 5</a> <a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

County Councilmember Marty Campbell

Jamika Scott

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. We talk about what she sees as the top issues affecting the district and how she sees herself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Jamika Scott for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. We talk about what she sees as the top issues affecting the district and how she sees herself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on <a href="http://CitizenTacoma.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CitizenTacoma.com</a> or in your favorite podcast app. <h3>Links</h3> <a href="https://jamikafortacoma.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamika Scott for Tacoma City Council, District 3</a> <a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Jamika Scott, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Malando Redeemer. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Malando Redeemer for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Malando Redeemer. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on <a href="http://CitizenTacoma.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CitizenTacoma.com</a> or in your favorite podcast app. <h3>Links</h3> <a href="https://www.malandoredeemer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malando Redeemer for Tacoma City Council, District 3</a> <a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Malando Redeemer, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

John Frazier

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links John Frazier for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on <a href="http://CitizenTacoma.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CitizenTacoma.com</a> or in your favorite podcast app. <h3>Links</h3> <a href="https://www.position3.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Frazier for Tacoma City Council, District 3</a> <a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

John Frazier, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

Chris Van Vechten

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Chris Van Vechten. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on CitizenTacoma.com or in your favorite podcast app. Links Chris Van Vechten for Tacoma City Council, District 3 Channel 253 membership

We’ve got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Chris Van Vechten. We talk about what he sees as the top issues affecting the district and how he sees himself working with the council. We also ask every candidate to fill in the blank. “Tacoma just wouldn’t be Tacoma without……?” And get some interesting answers! Tune in to this interview and then check out all the rest of the candidates on <a href="http://CitizenTacoma.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CitizenTacoma.com</a> or in your favorite podcast app. <h3>Links</h3> <a href="http://vv4d3.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Van Vechten for Tacoma City Council, District 3</a> <a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Chris Van Vechten, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3

Filing week is coming up in Washington State, which is when candidates file for office. This year, we are electing candidates to parks, schools, ports, city councils, and other “nonpartisan” seats. Rosie Ayala ran for office (and won!) in 2021 to become a commissioner on the Metro Parks board of Tacoma. She joined the podcast to talk about that experience and give notes to anyone considering running for office this year (or another). Links Channel 253 membership

Filing week is coming up in Washington State, which is when candidates file for office. This year, we are electing candidates to parks, schools, ports, city councils, and other “nonpartisan” seats. Rosie Ayala ran for office (and won!) in 2021 to become a commissioner on the Metro Parks board of Tacoma. She joined the podcast to talk about that experience and give notes to anyone considering running for office this year (or another). <h3>Links</h3> <a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Running for office with Commissioner Rosie Ayala

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, Commissioner Rosie Ayala joins the podcast to talk about what’s happening with Metro Parks: playfields, natural resources, climate change, and more! Give it a listen. Links  Commissioner Rosie Ayala Channel 253 membership

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, Commissioner Rosie Ayala joins the podcast to talk about what’s happening with Metro Parks: playfields, natural resources, climate change, and more! Give it a listen. <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/about/park-board/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commissioner Rosie Ayala</a></li> <li><a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a></li></ul>

Rosie Ayala, Metro Parks Tacoma Commissioner

Joe Bushnell

Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part “Better Know a District” series! This episode, Joe Bushnell joins the podcast to talk about what’s happening in District 5. We check in on what’s happening on Hosmer Street, growing jobs in Tacoma, tree canopy, policing in Tacoma, and where “Tacoma’s Tacoma” is. Check it out! Links  Joe Bushnell Channel 253 membership 

Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part “Better Know a District” series! This episode, Joe Bushnell joins the podcast to talk about what’s happening in District 5. We check in on what’s happening on Hosmer Street, growing jobs in Tacoma, tree canopy, policing in Tacoma, and where “Tacoma’s Tacoma” is. Check it out! <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_council/council_member_joe_bushnell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Bushnell</a></li> <li><a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership </a></li></ul>

Joe Bushnell, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 5

Sarah Rumbaugh

Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part “Better Know a District” series! This episode, Sarah Rumbaugh joins the podcast to talk about what’s happening in District 2. We check in on downtown, the camping ordinances, the port of Tacoma, and more. We also look more broadly at what she’s tracking in Tacoma this year. Links  Sarah Rumbaugh Channel 253 membership 

Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part “Better Know a District” series! This episode, Sarah Rumbaugh joins the podcast to talk about what’s happening in District 2. We check in on downtown, the camping ordinances, the port of Tacoma, and more. We also look more broadly at what she’s tracking in Tacoma this year. <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_council/council_member_sarah_rumbaugh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Rumbaugh</a></li> <li><a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership </a></li></ul>

Sarah Rumbaugh, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 2

John Hines

In this first episode of 2023, the Citizen Tacoma podcast sits down with John Hines to talk about what’s happening in District 1. We check in on Proctor planning, the Cushman substation, the tiny house village, and more. We also look more broadly at what he’s tracking in Tacoma this year. Links  John Hines Channel 253 membership 

In this first episode of 2023, the Citizen Tacoma podcast sits down with John Hines to talk about what’s happening in District 1. We check in on Proctor planning, the Cushman substation, the tiny house village, and more. We also look more broadly at what he’s tracking in Tacoma this year. <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_council/council_member_john_hines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hines</a></li> <li><a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership </a></li></ul>

John Hines, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 1

A podcast about local government in the City of Destiny

Great podcast for people who live in and around this great city!

Finally a great podcast about Tacoma

Candice is great. I’d enjoy more rants from Candice

Candice

Citizen Tacoma

Laurie Jinkins

Laurie Jinkins represents the 27th Legislative district in the Washington House of Representatives and is officially the biggest star we’ve had on the show. Our little politics nerd hearts are going pitter-pat over this episode! We talk about her path to public service as well as what exactly she does day to day.  We ask her about what happens next for Democrats in Washington State, now that they have a majority in the Senate, and we even learn about Laurie’s nicknames around the Capitol. Host: Jenny Jacobs Producer: Doug Mackey Links: Laurie Jinkins Sponsor Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Alaska Airlines

Laurie Jinkins represents the 27th Legislative district in the Washington House of Representatives and is officially the biggest star we’ve had on the show. Our little politics nerd hearts are going pitter-pat over this episode! We talk about her path to public service as well as what exactly she does day to day.  We ask her about what happens next for Democrats in Washington State, now that they have a majority in the Senate, and we even learn about Laurie’s nicknames around the Capitol. Host: Jenny Jacobs Producer: Doug Mackey Links: <a href="http://www.lauriejinkins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laurie Jinkins</a> <h3>Sponsor</h3> Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.alaskaair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alaska Airlines</a>

Episode 22: Laurie Jinkins, Washington House of Representatives

On today’s episode we spoke with former News Tribune reporter Debbie Cafazzo and Matt Martinez, director of content for KNKX, about what it might look like if a local group of people banded together to buy our beloved (but suffering) hometown paper. We also discussed another option: starting a nonprofit, online-only news outlet that would be laser-focused on Pierce County news. Martinez helped lead KNKX (formerly KPLU) as it raised $7 million to buy its independence from Pacific Lutheran University. Before taking a buyout in 2017, Cafazzo spent 24 years at the TNT. For more background (and fun), I suggest reading the Credit Risk Monitor report on The McClatchy Company’s financial outlook, linked below. It paints a quick but illuminating picture of what’s going on with the TNT’s parent company and why there’s so much concern about continued cuts to our local newsroom.  Producer: Doug Mackey Links:   Credit Risk Monitor: McClatchy continues to struggle in the newspaper industry The Seattle Times: KPLU officially begins broadcasting as KNKX The News Tribune: Publisher David Zeeck leaving The News Tribune after 24 years as publisher and executive editor The Seattle Times: Tacoma News Tribune to lay off dozens of printing employees Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy: Playbook for Launching a Local, Nonprofit News Outlet Nonprofit Quarterly: Where Local Media Falters, Community-Based Nonprofit Models Step In Politico: This is How a Newspaper Dies  Poynter: As Wall Street sours on McClatchy, a longtime lender is now also buying up its stock KNKX Channel 253 Sponsor Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Pacific Lutheran University and  Alaska Airlines

On today’s episode we spoke with former News Tribune reporter Debbie Cafazzo and Matt Martinez, director of content for KNKX, about what it might look like if a local group of people banded together to buy our beloved (but suffering) hometown paper. We also discussed another option: starting a nonprofit, online-only news outlet that would be laser-focused on Pierce County news. Martinez helped lead KNKX (formerly KPLU) as it raised $7 million to buy its independence from Pacific Lutheran University. Before taking a buyout in 2017, Cafazzo spent 24 years at the TNT. For more background (and fun), I suggest reading the Credit Risk Monitor report on The McClatchy Company’s financial outlook, linked below. It paints a quick but illuminating picture of what’s going on with the TNT’s parent company and why there’s so much concern about continued cuts to our local newsroom. Producer: Doug Mackey Links: <a href="https://www.creditriskmonitor.com/blog/mcclatchy-continues-struggle-newspaper-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Credit Risk Monitor: McClatchy continues to struggle in the newspaper industry</a> <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/kplu-officially-begins-broadcasting-as-knkx/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Seattle Times: KPLU officially begins broadcasting as KNKX</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article222948965.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Publisher David Zeeck leaving The News Tribune after 24 years as publisher and executive editor</a> <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/tacoma-news-tribune-to-lay-off-67-employees-state-employment-office/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Seattle Times: Tacoma News Tribune to lay off dozens of printing employees</a> <a href="https://shorensteincenter.org/playbook-for-local-nonprofit-news-outlets/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy: Playbook for Launching a Local, Nonprofit News Outlet</a> <a href="https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2018/01/12/local-media-falters-community-based-nonprofit-models-step/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Quarterly: Where Local Media Falters, Community-Based Nonprofit Models Step In</a> <a href="https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/05/13/denver-post-profits-newspaper-industry-218360" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Politico: This is How a Newspaper Dies </a> <a href="https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2018/as-wall-street-sours-on-mcclatchy-a-longtime-lender-is-now-also-buying-up-its-stock/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Poynter: As Wall Street sours on McClatchy, a longtime lender is now also buying up its stock</a> <a href="https://www.knkx.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">KNKX</a> <a href="http://channel253.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253</a> <h3>Sponsor</h3> Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.plu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacific Lutheran University</a> and  <a href="https://www.alaskaair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alaska Airlines</a>

Episode 42: What if we bought The News Tribune?

Affordable housing might well be the signature issue of the upcoming City Council elections in Tacoma. And in the words of Citizen Tacoma guest Jason Gauthier, it’s hugely complicated and there’s no silver bullet.  We went in-depth on the issue with Gauthier, the Director of Operations for Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, and City Councilman Anders Ibsen to talk about the tools the city and state are using to create more units of affordable housing, whether they work, and what we really need to make an impact. Tax breaks for developers? Government-funded affordable housing developments? Waiving fees for those who build affordable housing? This may be the closest thing to debate class we’ve had on Citizen Tacoma. Tune in for a lively discussion about one of the most pressing issues our city faces.  Also, we’re pretty sure we’ll see Jason back on the pod when he runs for some kind of office.  Links Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Incentive: City of Tacoma  Too many market-rate apartments in Tacoma? It’s complicated  Developer replacing Pacific Lanes will get tax break for offering affordable apartments  New Tacoma landlord to desperate tenants he’s evicting: ‘Moving will be an improvement’ Affordable housing now required in new, large apartment complexes in this Tacoma neighborhood  Channel 253 membership 

Affordable housing might well be the signature issue of the upcoming City Council elections in Tacoma. And in the words of Citizen Tacoma guest Jason Gauthier, it’s hugely complicated and there’s no silver bullet. We went in-depth on the issue with Gauthier, the Director of Operations for Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, and City Councilman Anders Ibsen to talk about the tools the city and state are using to create more units of affordable housing, whether they work, and what we really need to make an impact. Tax breaks for developers? Government-funded affordable housing developments? Waiving fees for those who build affordable housing? This may be the closest thing to debate class we’ve had on Citizen Tacoma. Tune in for a lively discussion about one of the most pressing issues our city faces. Also, we’re pretty sure we’ll see Jason back on the pod when he runs for some kind of office. <h2>Links</h2> <a href="https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/community_and_economic_development/economic_development_services/business_incentives/multifamily_property_tax_exemption_incentive" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Incentive: City of Tacoma </a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article228408379.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Too many market-rate apartments in Tacoma? It’s complicated </a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article229598864.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Developer replacing Pacific Lanes will get tax break for offering affordable apartments </a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/matt-driscoll/article209395059.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New Tacoma landlord to desperate tenants he’s evicting: ‘Moving will be an improvement’</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article211252909.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Affordable housing now required in new, large apartment complexes in this Tacoma neighborhood </a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership </a>

Episode 49: How do we solve our affordable housing crisis?

Marilyn Strickland

Seattle Chamber

On today’s episode we bring back former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, whose final term ended in December 2017. She’s been serving as the president of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce since February.  We asked Strickland about parallels between Seattle and Tacoma and talked about some of the hot button issues during her last year in office, and what’s happened since. Major topics include homelessness, Click, and the Northwest Detention Center.  We also talked about K-pop, her favorite place to eat in Tacoma and got some recommendations for binge-worthy TV.   Producer: Doug Mackey Links:  KNKX: Tacoma moves to continue aid, enforcement around homelessness through 2019  The News Tribune: It has cost millions and moved just 46 people into housing. Still, judging Tacoma’s tent city is tricky The News Tribune: Tacoma Click customers face rate increases as network addresses ongoing deficits, uncertainty The News Tribune: Power revenues can’t be used to pay for Click network’s commercial expenses, judge says The News Tribune: Tacoma gets a win in effort to keep the Northwest Detention Center from growing Vox: BTS, the band that changed K-pop, explained Channel 253 Sponsor Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Pacific Lutheran University and  Alaska Airlines

On today’s episode we bring back former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, whose final term ended in December 2017. She’s been serving as the president of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce since February.  We asked Strickland about parallels between Seattle and Tacoma and talked about some of the hot button issues during her last year in office, and what’s happened since. Major topics include homelessness, Click, and the Northwest Detention Center.  We also talked about K-pop, her favorite place to eat in Tacoma and got some recommendations for binge-worthy TV.  Producer: Doug Mackey Links:  <a href="https://www.knkx.org/post/tacoma-moves-continue-aid-enforcement-around-homelessness-through-2019" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">KNKX: Tacoma moves to continue aid, enforcement around homelessness through 2019 </a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/matt-driscoll/article218662895.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: It has cost millions and moved just 46 people into housing. Still, judging Tacoma’s tent city is tricky</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article221660885.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Tacoma Click customers face rate increases as network addresses ongoing deficits, uncertainty</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article203633679.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Power revenues can’t be used to pay for Click network’s commercial expenses, judge says</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article218999145.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Tacoma gets a win in effort to keep the Northwest Detention Center from growing</a> <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/13/17426350/bts-history-members-explained" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vox: BTS, the band that changed K-pop, explained</a> <a href="http://channel253.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253</a> <h3>Sponsor</h3> Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.plu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacific Lutheran University</a> and  <a href="https://www.alaskaair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alaska Airlines</a>

Episode 41: Former Tacoma Mayor, current Seattle Chamber President Marilyn Strickland

On today’s episode, we sat down with TPU Director Jackie Flowers, who came on board in August and is the first woman to hold the position permanently. Jackie came to Tacoma from Idaho Falls, and has managed public utilities for 19 years of her 26-year career. We talked about what she sees as the utility’s priority focus areas, how lower income folks can get help paying their bills, TPU’s impressively clean energy portfolio, the future of advanced metering in Tacoma, electric vehicles, how to combat the rumored “bro” culture at TPU, and — you guessed it — Click.  We got to most of your listener questions, too! Thank you for submitting those. Links The News Tribune: Rainier Connect recommended in public-private Click option for city Click network update from TPU TPU bill payment assistance information The News Tribune: Settlement reached in Tacoma Public Utilities ‘bro’ culture case  The News Tribune: The Tacoma public utility board has chosen its next director. Next stop: City Council The News Tribune: Power revenues can’t be used to pay for Click network’s commercial expenses, judge says Channel 253 membership

On today’s episode, we sat down with TPU Director Jackie Flowers, who came on board in August and is the first woman to hold the position permanently. Jackie came to Tacoma from Idaho Falls, and has managed public utilities for 19 years of her 26-year career. We talked about what she sees as the utility’s priority focus areas, how lower income folks can get help paying their bills, TPU’s impressively clean energy portfolio, the future of advanced metering in Tacoma, electric vehicles, how to combat the rumored “bro” culture at TPU, and — you guessed it — Click. We got to most of your listener questions, too! Thank you for submitting those. <h3>Links</h3> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article227147689.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Rainier Connect recommended in public-private Click option for city</a> <a href="https://www.mytpu.org/about-tpu/public-utility-board/2018-agendas-minutes/click-network-update.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click network update from TPU</a> <a href="https://www.mytpu.org/billing-payment/bill-payment-assistance.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TPU bill payment assistance information</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article227205459.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Settlement reached in Tacoma Public Utilities ‘bro’ culture case </a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/latest-news/article211800299.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: The Tacoma public utility board has chosen its next director. Next stop: City Council</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article203633679.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Power revenues can’t be used to pay for Click network’s commercial expenses, judge says</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Episode 46: Tacoma Public Utilities Director Jackie Flowers

Tech companies and startups are that elusive unicorn from the north that the city of Tacoma is always chasing. But positive momentum seems to be building: We sat down with the co-founder of a tech company (Bill Herling of Humming) that recently moved to Tacoma from Seattle, and he had really good things to say. We also spoke with city of Tacoma Business Development Manager Pat Beard and Kristine Grace, an investor from the RAIN biotech incubator to talk about the current state of tech and start-ups in Tacoma. Herling shared insights on his three chief concerns about moving south to Tacoma. The good news: Since moving here in June, only one of those concerns has borne out.  Check out the episode to learn which one, and hear how Tacoma’s educators and economic developers are joining foces to problem-solve.  Links RAIN Incubator website Calling Tacoma a ‘tech town’ is far-fetched. The city could make some in-roads, though RAIN, RAIN, come our way Humming, Inc. Channel 253

Tech companies and startups are that elusive unicorn from the north that the city of Tacoma is always chasing. But positive momentum seems to be building: We sat down with the co-founder of a tech company (Bill Herling of Humming) that recently moved to Tacoma from Seattle, and he had really good things to say. We also spoke with city of Tacoma Business Development Manager Pat Beard and Kristine Grace, an investor from the RAIN biotech incubator to talk about the current state of tech and start-ups in Tacoma. Herling shared insights on his three chief concerns about moving south to Tacoma. The good news: Since moving here in June, only one of those concerns has borne out. Check out the episode to learn which one, and hear how Tacoma’s educators and economic developers are joining foces to problem-solve. <h2>Links</h2> <a href="https://www.rainincubator.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RAIN Incubator website</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/article206257024.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Calling Tacoma a ‘tech town’ is far-fetched. The city could make some in-roads, though</a> <a href="https://tacomaweekly.com/news/rain-rain-come-our-way/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RAIN, RAIN, come our way</a> <a href="https://heyhumming.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Humming, Inc.</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253</a>

Episode 52: What’s the state of tech in Tacoma?

Sean Robinson

On this episode, we picked veteran TNT reporter Sean Robinson’s brain about his nearly 20 years at The News Tribune, and talked about some of his greatest investigative stories and the legacies they leave behind in Pierce County. Sean left the paper in March, and this was a reporter’s notebook dump mixed with some wistful pontificating on the current and future state of local journalism.  We also drank beers and ate cookies. This is a long episode, but a good one. Don’t miss the first 20 minutes, when Sean recalls in vivid detail some pivotal events in the days and weeks leading up to the murder-suicide involving Tacoma Police Chief David Brame and his wife Crystal Judson. Links Here are some of our favorite Sean Robinson stories: Snared by a cybercult queen The stolen child: Part 1  The stolen child: Part II The stolen child: Part III Inside David Brame’s police department She vanished years ago and famously reappeared with amnesia. Inside the mystery of Jody Roberts

On this episode, we picked veteran TNT reporter Sean Robinson’s brain about his nearly 20 years at The News Tribune, and talked about some of his greatest investigative stories and the legacies they leave behind in Pierce County. Sean left the paper in March, and this was a reporter’s notebook dump mixed with some wistful pontificating on the current and future state of local journalism. We also drank beers and ate cookies. This is a long episode, but a good one. Don’t miss the first 20 minutes, when Sean recalls in vivid detail some pivotal events in the days and weeks leading up to the murder-suicide involving Tacoma Police Chief David Brame and his wife Crystal Judson. <h2>Links</h2> Here are some of our favorite Sean Robinson stories: <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/special-reports/article25855081.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Snared by a cybercult queen</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/special-reports/article25857745.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The stolen child: Part 1 </a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/special-reports/article25857751.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The stolen child: Part II</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/special-reports/article25857754.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The stolen child: Part III</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/special-reports/article25853644.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside David Brame’s police department</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article167733012.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">She vanished years ago and famously reappeared with amnesia. Inside the mystery of Jody Roberts</a>

Episode 47: Reporter’s notebook dump with Sean Robinson

On this second and very special joint episode of Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division, we were thrilled to sit down with Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman David Bean and Councilmember Anna Bean (yep, they’re cousins).  We learned the story of the Puyallup Tribe and about tribal government, the meaning of sovereignty, how the tribe has grown in numbers and local influence since the mid-1900s, and what exciting projects and events are on the horizon (hint: That beautiful, shiny new casino is opening sooner than you think!) We also talked about how the tribe’s relationships with other local governments has changed over the years, and what made that possible. Links Puyallup Tribe website Channel 253 membership

On this second and very special joint episode of Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division, we were thrilled to sit down with Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman David Bean and Councilmember Anna Bean (yep, they’re cousins). We learned the story of the Puyallup Tribe and about tribal government, the meaning of sovereignty, how the tribe has grown in numbers and local influence since the mid-1900s, and what exciting projects and events are on the horizon (hint: That beautiful, shiny new casino is opening sooner than you think!) We also talked about how the tribe’s relationships with other local governments has changed over the years, and what made that possible. <h2>Links</h2> <a href="http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Puyallup Tribe website</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Episode 51: Getting to know the Puyallup Tribal Council

Bryan Flint

Bryant Flint, a member of the Tacoma Public Utilities Board, joins the podcast to talk about Click, Tacoma’s own cable company. Click sells cable TV directly to users and is a platform for local ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to provide Internet access to customers. Over the last few years, the future of Click has been hotly debated and the subject of litigation. To learn more about Click, here’s Candice’s explainer about Click for Channel 253. Links  Candice Ruud’s Click Explainer (members-only for 72 hours) Channel 253 membership Tacoma Click customers face rate increases as network addresses ongoing deficits, uncertainty Power customers deserve $21 million reimbursement for keeping Click afloat, lawsuit says Power revenues can’t be used to pay for Click network’s commercial expenses, judge says  photo by flickr user artbystevejohnson used under a Creative Commons license

Bryant Flint, a member of the Tacoma Public Utilities Board, joins the podcast to talk about Click, Tacoma’s own cable company. Click sells cable TV directly to users and is a platform for local ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to provide Internet access to customers. Over the last few years, the future of Click has been hotly debated and the subject of litigation. <a href="https://www.channel253.com/2019/01/27/the-future-of-click-in-tacoma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To learn more about Click, here’s Candice’s explainer about Click for Channel 253.</a> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.channel253.com/2019/01/27/the-future-of-click-in-tacoma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candice Ruud’s Click Explainer</a> (members-only for 72 hours)</li> <li><a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article221660885.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tacoma Click customers face rate increases as network addresses ongoing deficits, uncertainty</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article157882819.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Power customers deserve $21 million reimbursement for keeping Click afloat, lawsuit says</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article203633679.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Power revenues can’t be used to pay for Click network’s commercial expenses, judge says</a></li> </ul> photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/artbystevejohnson/5512652763/in/photolist-9p8MBi-6EUCEe-7q1qmg-akNYvu-q4JuPk-jZE45v-9dYVQL-HsXkV9-7q5mEj-Ubatc2-e9chtf-6rkeVR-Joqi9-hE3acb-bhF94x-b3fz6P-hEnDBG-jb9fyq-bQKbCp-hEnGvN-bhF5Mv-bhF8dZ-e96Cck-8FGCvy-bpNYc9-boFaev-8BRAko-dpTYGB-jZESc4-345trK-e9chqu-9CP8zP-e96C8r-e9chws-JvQVHv-29mfqTg-6zMGcC-g7y1Z-ejfmfB-6zYGwm-2oVntP-6ZFf5U-pJ6MS4-cvv4iu-bhF68p-cAfyYW-bhF4up-hEop5a-hEnJvj-cAfz6u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">flickr user artbystevejohnson</a> used under a Creative Commons license

Episode 43: Bryan Flint on The Future of Click

The future of heavy industry and fossil fuel businesses on Tacoma’s industrial Tideflats has been hotly debated since a proposal to build a methanol plant there made headlines and shocked a lot of folks a few years ago. We talked to two people who have been on opposite sides of this debate: Meredith Neal, director of the Manufacturing Industrial Council for the South Sound, and Melissa Malott, executive director of Citizens for a Healthy Bay. We asked them to go in-depth on their views about what kind of industry should be allowed to grow and expand there in the next five years, and the next 30 years. We even found some common ground. The gravity of this conversation weighed a bit heavily on your hosts, as you can hear in the intro. It’s impossible to drill down on this topic without talking about the potential consequences of the liquefied natural gas plant being built on the Tideflats, and without considering the urgency of climate change.  ***Click the first link for the answer to a question that popped up late in the episode about whether a TOTE ship in Puerto Rico is solely being run on LNG, or on a mix of LNG and bunker fuel when it gets close to shore.  (According to this article Meredith was right, and as of 2015 that ship was solely run on LNG. TOTE was proud of and excited about that, because it was thought to be a cleaner-burning and much more environmentally-friendly fuel — and it still is thought of that way, by Meredith, Puget Sound Energy and others.)   Melissa noted in an email reply that: “PSCAA’s own calculations show that there is no decrease in small particle pollution close to shore if we switch to LNG.” She included tables that “are directly from PSCAA’s final Life Cycle Analysis Calculations on the sheets titled ‘End use TOTE – LNG Vessel’ and ‘End use TOTE – MGO Vessel’. “These tables show that PM10 and PM2.5 emissions are the same when burning LNG and Marine Gas-oil, within 200nm (nautical miles) of shore. For public health, this is the area we care about.” Links Professional Mariner: American Ship Review 2016: Isla Bella Electric vehicle registrations as of Dec. 31, 2018 The Seattle Times: Governor Inslee was right to pull his support for Tacoma LNG project The News Tribune: LNG site resumes permit process after new report backs findings of earlier review  City of Tacoma: Tideflats Interim Regulations The News Tribune: Tacoma methanol project canceled   Channel 253 membership

The future of heavy industry and fossil fuel businesses on Tacoma’s industrial Tideflats has been hotly debated since a proposal to build a methanol plant there made headlines and shocked a lot of folks a few years ago. We talked to two people who have been on opposite sides of this debate: Meredith Neal, director of the Manufacturing Industrial Council for the South Sound, and Melissa Malott, executive director of Citizens for a Healthy Bay. We asked them to go in-depth on their views about what kind of industry should be allowed to grow and expand there in the next five years, and the next 30 years. We even found some common ground. The gravity of this conversation weighed a bit heavily on your hosts, as you can hear in the intro. It’s impossible to drill down on this topic without talking about the potential consequences of the liquefied natural gas plant being built on the Tideflats, and without considering the urgency of climate change. ***Click the first link for the answer to a question that popped up late in the episode about whether a TOTE ship in Puerto Rico is solely being run on LNG, or on a mix of LNG and bunker fuel when it gets close to shore. (According to this article Meredith was right, and as of 2015 that ship was solely run on LNG. TOTE was proud of and excited about that, because it was thought to be a cleaner-burning and much more environmentally-friendly fuel — and it still is thought of that way, by Meredith, Puget Sound Energy and others.) Melissa noted in an email reply that: “PSCAA’s own calculations show that there is no decrease in small particle pollution close to shore if we switch to LNG.” She included tables that “are directly from PSCAA’s final <a href="https://www.pscleanair.org/DocumentCenter/View/3615" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Life Cycle Analysis Calculations</a> on the sheets titled ‘End use TOTE – LNG Vessel’ and ‘End use TOTE – MGO Vessel’. “These tables show that PM10 and PM2.5 emissions are the same when burning LNG and Marine Gas-oil, within 200nm (nautical miles) of shore. For public health, this is the area we care about.” <h2>Links</h2> <a href="http://www.professionalmariner.com/American-Ship-Review-2016/Isla-Bella/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Professional Mariner: American Ship Review 2016: </a><a href="http://www.professionalmariner.com/American-Ship-Review-2016/Isla-Bella/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Isla Bella</a> <a href="http://www.westcoastgreenhighway.com/pdfs/Map_WAEVRegistrationByCounty.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Electric vehicle registrations as of Dec. 31, 2018</a> <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/governor-inslee-was-right-to-pull-his-support-for-tacoma-lng-project/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Seattle Times: Governor Inslee was right to pull his support for Tacoma LNG project</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article228605034.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: LNG site resumes permit process after new report backs findings of earlier review</a> <a href="https://cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=132616" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">City of Tacoma: Tideflats Interim Regulations</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article72656907.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The News Tribune: Tacoma methanol project canceled </a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Episode 50: An environmentalist and a manufacturing advocate on the future of the Tideflats

We were lucky enough to get an hour with Rep. Laurie Jinkins, the speaker-designate of the Washington state House of Representatives a week after she was elected to her new role. She’ll be the first woman speaker, she’s from Tacoma, and she knows how to get stuff done in the Capitol. Goes without saying that Grit City — and the Democratic party in Washington — are pretty excited.  We talked about what the new gig means, how she might differ from her predecessor (current House speaker Frank Chopp), how her sense of humor has helped her build relationships across the aisle, and the direction a few key issues might take in the next year.  Links WA’s first female House speaker loves a good joke Washington’s first woman speaker of the House tells The News Tribune about her life Capitol Happy Hour: Welcome to special session. (What is that?) Channel 253 membership

We were lucky enough to get an hour with Rep. Laurie Jinkins, the speaker-designate of the Washington state House of Representatives a week after she was elected to her new role. She’ll be the first woman speaker, she’s from Tacoma, and she knows how to get stuff done in the Capitol. Goes without saying that Grit City — and the Democratic party in Washington — are pretty excited. We talked about what the new gig means, how she might differ from her predecessor (current House speaker Frank Chopp), how her sense of humor has helped her build relationships across the aisle, and the direction a few key issues might take in the next year. <h2>Links</h2> <a href="https://crosscut.com/2019/07/was-first-female-house-speaker-loves-good-joke" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WA’s first female House speaker loves a good joke</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article233397447.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Washington’s first woman speaker of the House tells The News Tribune about her life</a> <a href="https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article147303419.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Capitol Happy Hour: Welcome to special session. (What is that?)</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Episode 53: Politics and socks with WA’s next House speaker

It’s a very special crossover episode! Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division team up to bring you an informative discussion of recycling in Tacoma. Our guest is Tacoma City Councilmember Ryan Mello and Lewis Griffith, Solid Waste Management Division Manager. Links  City of Tacoma Recycling Survey How to recycle in Tacoma by Candice Ruud for Channel 253 Channel 253 membership

It’s a very special crossover episode! Citizen Tacoma and Crossing Division team up to bring you an informative discussion of recycling in Tacoma. Our guest is Tacoma City Councilmember Ryan Mello and Lewis Griffith, Solid Waste Management Division Manager. <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/solid_waste/recycling/recycling_changes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of Tacoma Recycling Survey</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.channel253.com/2019/03/07/how-to-recycle-in-tacoma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to recycle in Tacoma by Candice Ruud for Channel 253</a></li> <li><a href="https://channel253.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a></li></ul>

Episode 45: The Future of Curbside Recycling in Tacoma

In the 15th installment of #ACHH253 at Pacific Brewing, we spoke with current elected officials and Channel 253 podcast hosts about the state of Tacoma, from the public school and Metro Parks board to the Port of Tacoma commission and the City Council. And yes, there was shade. Lots of shade. It was also the last Adult Civics Happy Hour with Nerd Farmer Podcast host Nate Bowling and Interchangeable White Ladies host Hope Teague-Bowling at the mic. They’re off to the United Arab Emirates this summer to teach for two years. Best of luck, Nate and Hope! You will be seriously missed. 

In the 15th installment of #ACHH253 at Pacific Brewing, we spoke with current elected officials and Channel 253 podcast hosts about the state of Tacoma, from the public school and Metro Parks board to the Port of Tacoma commission and the City Council. And yes, there was shade. Lots of shade. It was also the last Adult Civics Happy Hour with Nerd Farmer Podcast host Nate Bowling and Interchangeable White Ladies host Hope Teague-Bowling at the mic. They’re off to the United Arab Emirates this summer to teach for two years. Best of luck, Nate and Hope! You will be seriously missed.

Adult Civics Happy Hour XV: The (Shady) State of the City

Kristina Walker

Welcome to Episode IV of our candidate interview series. We sat down with Kristina Walker, who’s running for At-Large Position 8 on the City Council (that seat is currently occupied by Ryan Mello, who terms out at the end of the year).  Kristina is the executive director of Downtown: On The Go! and a policy wonk. She probably knows more about transit, transit-oriented development, and parking than you.  We talked about that, how good public transit can promote and support housing affordability, and some things she’d like to see happen on Tacoma’s Tideflats.  *Note: This episode was recorded in late August  Links Kristina Walker candidate website Public Disclosure Commission: Walker Kristina  First-time candidate raises second-most cash in Tacoma council raises. Incumbent leads way Channel 253 membership

Welcome to Episode IV of our candidate interview series. We sat down with Kristina Walker, who’s running for At-Large Position 8 on the City Council (that seat is currently occupied by Ryan Mello, who terms out at the end of the year). Kristina is the executive director of Downtown: On The Go! and a policy wonk. She probably knows more about transit, transit-oriented development, and parking than you. We talked about that, how good public transit can promote and support housing affordability, and some things she’d like to see happen on Tacoma’s Tideflats. *Note: This episode was recorded in late August <h2>Links</h2> <a href="https://walker4tacoma.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kristina Walker candidate website</a> <a href="https://www.pdc.wa.gov/browse/campaign-explorer/candidate?filer_id=WALKK%20%20405&amp;election_year=2019" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Public Disclosure Commission: Walker Kristina </a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article233128831.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">First-time candidate raises second-most cash in Tacoma council raises. Incumbent leads way</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Episode 57: Kristina Walker, candidate for Tacoma City Council

David Combs

It’s the second installment (of many) of our 2019 election season candidate interviews! This time we sat down with David Combs, a Hilltop businessman and political newcomer who’s vying for the District 3 position on City Council. Hear him talk about his vision for the council and his ideas for more support for small business owners in Tacoma.  A note: Your host was really sick the day this was recorded. You can probably hear it. Sorry.  Another note: These interviews are not fact-checked. But you can do some fact-checking yourself: All listeners (and everyone who votes) should check out the the Public Disclosure Commission’s website to see who contributes to the political campaigns of candidates.  Links Public Disclosure Commission: Browse current candidates by name Public Disclosure Commission: Browse candidates by year Combs for Tacoma website Public Disclosure Commission: Combs, David F Channel 253 membership

It’s the second installment (of many) of our 2019 election season candidate interviews! This time we sat down with David Combs, a Hilltop businessman and political newcomer who’s vying for the District 3 position on City Council. Hear him talk about his vision for the council and his ideas for more support for small business owners in Tacoma. A note: Your host was really sick the day this was recorded. You can probably hear it. Sorry. Another note: These interviews are not fact-checked. But you can do some fact-checking yourself: All listeners (and everyone who votes) should check out the the Public Disclosure Commission’s website to see who contributes to the political campaigns of candidates. <h2>Links</h2> <a href="https://www.pdc.wa.gov/browse/current-candidate-campaigns" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Public Disclosure Commission: Browse current candidates by name</a> <a href="https://www.pdc.wa.gov/browse/more-ways-to-follow-the-money/candidates/statewide?category=Candidates" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Public Disclosure Commission: Browse candidates by year</a> <a href="https://www.combsfortacoma.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Combs for Tacoma website</a> <a href="https://www.pdc.wa.gov/browse/campaign-explorer/candidate?filer_id=COMBD%20%20501&amp;election_year=2019" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Public Disclosure Commission: Combs, David F</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Episode 55: David Combs, candidate for Tacoma City Council

Deanna Keller

It’s September! That means Election Day is only two months away. We sat down with Deanna Keller, candidate for Port of Tacoma commission, for our third candidate interview to talk about why she says her private and public sector experience (as the president of a company and a longtime educator) make her the right person for the job.  We recorded this interview the same day Channel 253 released original reporting by Sean Robinson that revealed Keller’s company did business with ICE (yes, that ICE) in 2014 and 2017. We asked her about that, and about her views on the environment and what the port’s role should be in protecting it.  Also: We’re going to include candidate Public Disclosure Commission pages in the show notes so you can all check out their election contributions and expenditures. Just some light, nerdy reading before bedtime.  Links Port of Tacoma candidate has done business with ICE; contracts include covert surveillance equipment Elect Deanna Keller website Public Disclosure Commission: Keller, Deanna M Channel 253 membership

It’s September! That means Election Day is only two months away. We sat down with Deanna Keller, candidate for Port of Tacoma commission, for our third candidate interview to talk about why she says her private and public sector experience (as the president of a company and a longtime educator) make her the right person for the job. We recorded this interview the same day Channel 253 released original reporting by Sean Robinson that revealed Keller’s company did business with ICE (yes, that ICE) in 2014 and 2017. We asked her about that, and about her views on the environment and what the port’s role should be in protecting it. Also: We’re going to include candidate Public Disclosure Commission pages in the show notes so you can all check out their election contributions and expenditures. Just some light, nerdy reading before bedtime. <h2>Links</h2> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/2019/08/26/port-of-tacoma-candidate-has-done-business-with-ice-contracts-include-covert-surveillance-equipment/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Port of Tacoma candidate has done business with ICE; contracts include covert surveillance equipment</a> <a href="http://deannakeller.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Elect Deanna Keller website</a> <a href="https://www.pdc.wa.gov/browse/campaign-explorer/candidate?filer_id=KELLD2%20335&amp;election_year=2019" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Public Disclosure Commission: Keller, Deanna M</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253 membership</a>

Episode 56: Deanna Keller, candidate for Port of Tacoma commission

Candice Ruud

On today’s episode we bring back Candice Ruud to talk about how the results of the 2018 midterms shook down in the end, now that the results are certified. We also give an update on our #MeToo episode. And there’s, a **surprise** announcement at the end!  Producer: Doug Mackey Links: Pierce County Election Results 2018 Channel 253 Sponsor Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Pacific Lutheran University and  Alaska Airlines

On today’s episode we bring back Candice Ruud to talk about how the results of the 2018 midterms shook down in the end, now that the results are certified. We also give an update on our #MeToo episode. And there’s, a **surprise** announcement at the end! Producer: Doug Mackey Links: <a href="https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/current/pierce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pierce County Election Results 2018</a> <a href="https://www.channel253.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Channel 253</a> <h3>Sponsor</h3> Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.plu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacific Lutheran University</a> and  <a href="https://www.alaskaair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alaska Airlines</a>

Episode 40: Candice Ruud: certified midterm results and a Tacoma #MeToo update

Victoria Woodards

Join us for an episode of pure silliness with Mayoral candidate Victoria Woodards. We play Tacoma Two Truths and a Lie, Would you Rather, and more. Host: Jenny Jacobs Producer: Doug Mackey Links Victoria Woodards for Mayor Sponsor Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Alaska Airlines

Join us for an episode of pure silliness with Mayoral candidate Victoria Woodards. We play Tacoma Two Truths and a Lie, Would you Rather, and more. Host: Jenny Jacobs Producer: Doug Mackey Links <a href="http://victoriawoodards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Victoria Woodards for Mayor</a> <h3>Sponsor</h3> Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.alaskaair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alaska Airlines</a>

Episode 18: Victoria Woodards, Candidate for Mayor *silly episode*

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