Latest City council Podcast Episodes
Will Edmonton lower their taxes? (Eight point) Nein
Speaking Municipally - April 26, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe spring budget adjustment has been finalized, and the final tax increase council arrived at was quite a bit higher than expected. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Spring SOBA On the agenda: Potential tax increases, Windsor Park rezoning, supportive housing News Relea...
2024 Episode 18: Housing Measure Rejected, Transportation Plan Approved, and Answering Patron Questions!
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - April 24, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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 unusual committee-level rejection of some affordable housing legislation, a new plan to prevent fires in vacant buildi...
These aren't new plans, di-strictly speaking
Speaking Municipally - April 19, 2024 18:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA new draft district policy has been released. Plus, Edmonton has added 100,000 people in the past two years, and some councillors are questioning if we can handle that growth. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andre Corbould Former Edmonton City Manager Joins Danchilla C...
2024 Episode 17: Budget Process Starts Early, Police Recruiting, Library Closures, and More
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - April 17, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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 historically-early budget process beginning for the Seattle City Council, a new piece of equitable development legisla...
These budget gains are not working out
Speaking Municipally - April 12, 2024 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAdministration has recommended an 8.7% tax increase for 2024 citing increasing cost pressures. And no, cutting bike lane funding won't fix that. Plus, we dig into transit oriented development, the nighttime economy, and bike lane infractions on 102 Avenue. Here are the relevant links f...
2024 Episode 16: Budget Forecast, Police Guild Contract Questions, Transportation Levy Preview, and More!
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - April 10, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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, city hall reporter for the Seattle Times, discuss a new budget forecast for the City of Seattle, a new twist in negotiating a contract for the Seattle...
Gravelled paradise, put up a parking lot
Speaking Municipally - April 05, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsKatz gets the parking lots of his dreams. Plus, we discuss city manager recruitment and Mayor Sohi’s response to the province's gracious offer to help stabilize the City of Edmonton’s finances. Here are the relevant links for this episode: City manager Eddie Robar named interim City ...
2024 Episode 15: Patrons-First Podcast! Redefining "Public Safety" in Seattle, with CARE Acting Chief Amy Smith
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - April 04, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsAmy Smith, Acting Chief of Seattle's CARE Department (Community Assisted Response and Engagement, home to the city's 911 Center and its 911 alternative response teams) joins the podcast to discuss Seattle's changing approach to public safety. Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel discusses the...
Bye Bye Mr. Manager Guy
Speaking Municipally - March 29, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe dive into city manager Andre Corbould's resignation and why it will matter. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andre Corbould Andre Corbould is out as Edmonton's city manager Edmonton city hall's top bureaucrat is gone — how did we get here? David Staples: Province co...
2024 Episode 14: Homelessness Questions, App-Based Worker Changes, Answering Patron Questions, and More!
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - March 27, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's interaction with the King County Homelessness Authority, proposed changes for thousands of app-...
Skip the meeting if you UCPlease
Speaking Municipally - March 22, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCoun. Sarah Hamilton found herself in hot water for speaking at a UCP fundraiser instead of attending a council meeting. We talk with Jeremy Appel of The Orchard who broke the story. Here are the relevant links for this episode: CSU52 update Union for Edmonton city, library workers u...
2024 Episode 13: Comprehensive Plan Questions, Preschool Expansion, Sidewalk Prioritization, and More
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - March 20, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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 launch of public comments on Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, another expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program, new lan...
Strike! Double! Turkey! ... Gutterball
Speaking Municipally - March 15, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe discuss the strike that was averted at the last minute, council compensation, an update on the ICE District parking lots. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Media landscape Sprouts of Hope in a Gloomy Media Landscape — The New York Times Strike avoided City and Civic ...
2024 Episode 12: SPD Officer Pay Raises?, Sheriff Sues City of Burien, Municipal Court Troubles, and More
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - March 13, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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 push for Seattle Police Department pay raises, a public safety tour led by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, a lawsuit from t...
Shortchanging Edmonton: A Part of Our Heritage (fund)
Speaking Municipally - March 08, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe dig into the provincial budget and how it affects Edmonton. Plus, the Katz Group wants an extension for its gravel parking lots, and critics question the effectiveness of the homeless reception centre. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Provincial budget Budget 2024: Al...
2024 Episode 11: Mayor's Zoning Proposal, County Fentanyl Plan, State Passes Three Initiatives, and More!
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - March 06, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's new Comprehensive Plan proposal, King County's fentanyl crisis plan, a victory for state Republicans as th...
The secret federal government plot to steal our river valley
Speaking Municipally - March 01, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we discuss City Plan measurements, the National Urban Park initiative, a looming CSU52 vote on the city's "best and final" offer, and the implications of ending EndPovertyEdmonton. Correction: We incorrectly stated that outgoing EndPovertyEdmonton executive director Erick Am...
SNVB Special Edition! 2024 Episode 10: Council Protest & Arrests, Mayor's Transportation Plan, and More
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - February 29, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsExtra! Extra! We've added a podcast this week to talk about a protest that led to six arrests at the Seattle City Council meeting. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the larger context of this protest and what it may mean for the Council in the weeks ...
2024 Episode 9 / Patrons-First Podcast: Seattle School Board Turmoil, Statewide Childcare Crisis, and More with Dr. Stephan Blanford
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - February 28, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! It's a patrons-first podcast with a focus on education, early learning, and childcare, featuring special guest Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children's Alliance of Washington! Blanford, ...
Six rezonings, 10 bike routes, and 12 OPs
Speaking Municipally - February 23, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, OP12 returned and council appears to be a bit more bearish on the idea. Plus, we learn more about the bike routes being built in 2024, and there are six rezonings testing the limits of the new zoning bylaw. Here are the relevant links for this episode: NASH Stephanie's pos...
2024 Episode 8: State of the City Address, CP Nelson Shifts From Outsider to Leader, State Transportation Funding Questions, and More
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - February 21, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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 break down Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City Address, the transformation of Council President Nelson from outsider to leade...
Public spaces (just not for you, specifically)
Speaking Municipally - February 16, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe draft Public Spaces Bylaw goes to council amid plenty of opposition. We talk with Omar Yaqub of IFSSA and Cheryl Whiskeyjack of Bent Arrow about the potential impact of the bylaw on marginalized communities. Plus, the Katz Group is suing Boyle Street over a $5 million donation. Her...
2024 Episode 7: New Public Safety Committee, Female Officers' Concerns with SPD, Carbon Pricing Issues, and More
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - February 14, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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 approach of the Seattle City Council's new Public Safety Committee, a bombshell report for the Seattle Police Departme...
Walking you through the downtown pedestrianization plan
Speaking Municipally - February 09, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe downtown pedestrianization report finally went through committee, so we talk with Jason Syvixay and Stephen Raitz, two of the shepherds that guided it through. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Jason Syvixay UDI-Edmonton Metro Stephen Raitz Paths for People ...
2024 Episode 6: Mayor Harrell's Council, Graffiti Law Reinstated, Answering Our Patrons' Questions, and More!
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - February 07, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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, City Hall reporter for the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's influence over a new City Council, the beginning of the Council's work at the committ...
2024 Episode 5: Patrons-First Podcast with Rep. Mia Gregerson!
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - February 02, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! In this patrons-first podcast, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel breaks down a host of new statewide housing proposals with Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33)--including lot-splitting, "co-living" single-room oc...
Water we gonna talk about this week?
Speaking Municipally - February 02, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsValley Line users were left out in the cold when doors didn't function and heat wouldn’t turn on. Plus, EPCOR really leads the OP12 savings charge by cutting off everyone’s water! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Valley Line shelters Valley Line shelters give riders cold...
Emergency Managed
Speaking Municipally - January 26, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn emergency management committee meeting was punctuated with an actual emergency at City Hall. Plus, several things are on the way out: the downtown farmers market, the name "Oliver", and Adam Laughlin. Here are the relevant links for this episode: City Hall Incident 'Heavily armed'...
2024 Episode 4: Tanya Woo Chosen for Pos. 8 Seat, Mayor's Hiring Freeze, Statewide Fentanyl Efforts, and More
Seattle News, Views, and Brews - January 24, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 26 ratingsLearn 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 newest member of the Seattle City Council, a hiring freeze by the City of Seattle up against a major budget deficit, a...
The Christmas Injunction
Speaking Municipally - January 19, 2024 19:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCity council has declared a housing and houselessness emergency, and a judge has thrown out a lawsuit against the city's dismantling of encampments. We dig into the debate and look back at a month of encampment clearing and shelter space counting. Here are the relevant links for this e...
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