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City Inside/Out: Public safety, federal policy loom large in Seattle Attorney race

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Reposted by Brian Callanan

Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 9d

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison wants another term. Erika Evans says it’s time for new leadership. Their debate centers on who’s most qualified and how the city should respond to rising federal threats and pressing safety issues. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · 9d

Is Seattle supporting public #schools enough? Should the city provide #guaranteedincome to people in need? I love asking "what HAVEN'T we talked about?" on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Hear from @council.seattle.gov D-2 candidates Lin & Ducksworth. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

Rinck & Savage spar in debate over Trump, addiction, public safety & more

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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 13d

From homelessness to public safety to President Trump, progressive incumbent Alexis Mercedes Rinck & Republican challenger Rachael Savage shared contrasting ideas for the city in a spirited City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Council Edition: Councilmember Solomon talks budget, growth & public safety

Reposted by Brian Callanan

Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 13d

“Manage your expectations, because we’re broke.” Seattle City Council just began reviewing the mayor’s proposed $8.9 billion city budget. Councilmember Solomon shares what public can expect as legislative branch deliberates on funding priorities. Watch full show with @callananseattle.bsky.social.

At Pioneer Industries, the past doesn’t define the future

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Reposted by Brian Callanan

Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 14d

Sometimes all you need is a second chance. After a criminal past, those can be hard to find. But at Pioneer Industries, the past does not define the future. @callananseattle.bsky.social has the story.

City Inside/Out: Housing, experience & more take center stage in high-stakes mayor debate

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · 17d

At a time when @council.seattle.gov is working on some significant zoning changes with its Comprehensive Plan process, I'm glad to host the Council's Land Use Committee Chair @cmmarksolomon.bsky.social this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Please send me questions for him by COB Tuesday.

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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 19d

Both Sara Nelson & Dionne Foster want your vote for Seattle Council Pos. 9. Nelson highlights her record on housing legislation & police staffing. Foster is running on progressive tax policy & affordable housing expansion. Watch City Inside/Out w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/o1SpZAyLKZU

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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 27d

@bruceforseattle.bsky.social is in fight for his political life after trailing transit & affordability leader @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social in August primary. The candidates for mayor join @callananseattle.bsky.social to debate their approaches to solving city’s pressing issues & more.

Ducksworth & Lin vie to represent Southeast Seattle on City Council

Reposted by Brian Callanan

Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · 23d

From Chinatown-International District to Rainier Beach, District 2 voters will choose between two City Hall insiders for City Council. Candidates Eddie Lin & Adonis Ducksworth share their plans for D2 on City Inside/Out with host
@callananseattle.bsky.social.

2025 Episode 34: Light Rail Cost Estimates Soaring, Labor Endorsements Battle in Mayor's Race, Design Review Debate, and More - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Sep 3

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing soaring @sound-transit.bsky.social light rail costs, the impact of #Union endorsements on the race for #SeattleMayor, @council.seattle.gov's work to streamline design review, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

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 political implications...

Mayor introduces steps to speed up Seattle light rail projects

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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚉Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social unveiled plans to cut delays and manage costs for Sound Transit light rail expansion in Seattle. He was joined by @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, and leaders from @transpochoices.bsky.social & @mlklabor.bsky.social.

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Aug 26

BUDGET PREVIEW: Recently on @seattlechannel.bsky.social, I asked @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social about the possibility of adding a 0.1% sales #tax for #PublicSafety (this tax was authorized by the state). Her reply below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...

Seattle Channel honored with 6 Government Programming Awards - Take 21

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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · Aug 25

Seattle Channel is honored to receive 6 NATOA Government Programming Awards this year, including the prestigious Overall Excellence award. This marks the 11th time in 16 years the channel has been named among the best municipal television stations in the country. 🏆

Seattle Channel was recognized as one of the best municipal television stations in the nation on Thursday when it received the prestigious Overall Excellence award for government programming at the Na...

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Aug 21

#NewReleases #Podcast: I'm with @visitseattle.bsky.social CEO Tammy Canavan in a special tourism-focused episode, discussing the future of #Seattle's waterfront, concerns over Canadian tourism, preparations for #WorldCup2026, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

2025 Episode 33 - Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan! - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Your favorite coffee break political podcast turns its attention to Seattle tourism this week, with special guest Tammy Canavan, CEO of the nonprofit tourist advocate group Visit Seattle! Host Brian C...

Patrons-First Podcast - Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan! | Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Aug 19

PATRONS-FIRST #podcasting: I'm with Tammy Canavan of @visitseattle.bsky.social, discussing the impacts of Seattle's new waterfront, challenges with Canadian tourism, prepping for #WorldCup2026, and more. Pledge $5/mo. (or more😀)to gain access! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

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2025 Episode 32: Seattle Shield Questions, Changing Economic Forecast, Progressive Election Leads Increasing - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

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Seattle Channel @seattlechannel.bsky.social · Aug 14

Cal Anderson Park’s most famous rodent is stirring up a citywide conversation on public art. 🐀 @council.seattle.gov's @councilmember-amr.bsky.social & Rob Saka discuss Seattle’s unlikely summer icon on Council Edition w/host @callananseattle.bsky.social. Full episode: youtu.be/BNGCW2R8Gm4

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Aug 13

On my #podcast this week, @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discuss a tweak to @council.seattle.gov's "Seattle Shield" tax proposal, #progressive leads growing after last week's primary, #affordablehousing, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

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 rare error on a Seattle ...

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Aug 11

NEED YOUR HELP: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members @alexis4seattle.bsky.social and #RobSaka on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Please send me questions for them before 5 p.m. Tuesday. #SeattleShield? @searenterscomm.bsky.social? Other thoughts? Let me know, thanks! @jseattle.bsky.social

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join us on @kuow.org right now for "Week in Review"! I'm with Cathy Allen, a local political consultant, Jolie Lansdowne, chair of the King County GOP, and host @billradke.bsky.social! www.kuow.org

The Seattle area’s public radio news station with independent reporting, award-winning journalism, podcasts, and events for Western Washington. Shows include Seattle Now and Soundside. Seattle's NPR s...

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Jul 31

On this week's #podcast, @kromandavid.bsky.social and I discussed the recent @nwprogressive.org poll that shows the race for Seattle Mayor is a statistical tie. What does that mean, with 27% of those polled still not sure who they'll #vote for? Full show here: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

I'm interested to learn more about how CM Mark Solomon of City of Seattle Council will work in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles into the important work the City of…...

Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Jul 30

Also discussed @cmmarksolomon.bsky.social's CPTED proposal to the @council.seattle.gov, check it out: bit.ly/CPTED_Solomon

I'm interested to learn more about how CM Mark Solomon of City of Seattle Council will work in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles into the important work the City of Seat...

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Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Jul 30

#NewRelease #podcast: @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discuss the impact of a newly sworn-in member on @council.seattle.gov policies, some tight polling in the mayor's race, a delay in seating the city's Renter's Commission that one CM called "suspect," and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

2025 Episode 31: New Councilmember Sworn In, Renter's Commission Madness, Changing Public Comment Rules? - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

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 having Debor...

2025 Episode 30: Mayoral Race Preview, Criminal Justice Sales Tax Debate, Public Broadcasting Concerns, and More - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Jul 23

#newrelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing the race for Seattle mayor, an addiction treatment proposal in @council.seattle.gov that's raised concerns from budget chair Dan Strauss, challenges for the #CorporationforPublicBroadcasting, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

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 leading candidates in ...

2025 Episode 29: Juarez Enters D5 Consideration, SODO Maker's Space Delayed, Nude Beach Court Fight, and More - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Brian Callanan @callananseattle.bsky.social · Jul 16

A former @council.seattle.gov member who said she was "leading to leave" now wants an open job in D5. And, legal battles are brewing over a SODO #housing plan & a local nude beach. I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing this and more on my #podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

A former Councilmember who said it was her job to "lead to leave"... is coming back for an open position in Seattle's District 5! Learn about this and more of the latest in local public affairs in abo...