As federal immigration enforcement ramps up, @council.seattle.gov is considering a ban on new detention facilities. Plus, Council President Hollingsworth & Councilmember Foster share their thoughts about surveillance cameras after a deadly Rainier Beach shooting. @callananseattle.bsky.social

A new proposal from @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social would ban building new jail units for a year. "Immigration" isn't mentioned in the bill, but as @kromandavid.bsky.social explains, it's definitely intended as a check against ICE. Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

@wasenatedemocrats.bsky.social are close to passing a "millionaire's tax," a 9.9% annual tax on income over $1M. Hear the pro/con arguments from @eoionline.bsky.social & Washington Policy Center here on @seattlechannel.bsky.social in the clip below. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting Council President Joy Hollingsworth and Councimember Dionne Foster of the @council.seattle.gov on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Do you have ?'s about the city's response to ICE, the latest sentinel report on SPD, or something else? Please send by COB today!

Will a proposed tax on the state’s highest earners make Washington more affordable, or open the door to broader income taxes? City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social hosts guests from both sides of the debate.

A special patrons-first #podcast this week with Rep. Chipalo Street (D-37), discussing a controversial millionaire's tax, #ICE concerns, and more. #waleg Become a patron and get this content before anyone else! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

Citizen initiatives have shaped major policy changes in Washington. Now, lawmakers are considering SB 5973, a bill that would reform the initiative process—drawing both support and concern. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/JsKZxFCLzYQ

@alexis4seattle.bsky.social of @council.seattle.gov has concerns about how federal authorities can access city surveillance camera footage (which is fully legal), and wants to pause the expansion of CCTV in Seattle. Full show on @seattlechannel.bsky.social: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...

With community concerns rising after deadly ICE-related shootings in Minnesota, @cmeddielin.bsky.social & @councilmember-amr.bsky.social join Council Edition to discuss how the city is responding. Watch full show with @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/QID6xW59A_g

Seattle has affordable housing sitting empty while homelessness continues to rise. Why is that happening? City Inside/Out host @callananseattle.bsky.social looks at the disconnect & what leaders say needs to change: youtu.be/G_o2lKFGydg

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm with @council.seattle.gov members @alexis4seattle.bsky.social and @edclin.bsky.social on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Concerns about ICE activity in Seattle? Transportation issues (they're both on the new committee)? Anything else? Please respond by COB Thursday.

A $2.3B budget gap. A 60-day deadline. State lawmakers are racing to close a massive hole in the state budget, debating whether to tap reserve funds and pursue possible new taxes. Seattle’s state elected officials weigh in on City Inside/Out with @callananseattle.bsky.social.

"If we can get treatment to people... our city really will look different." Recently on @seattlechannel.bsky.social, I spoke w/Seattle's CARE Dept. Chief Amy Barden about public safety on #capitolhill & what's ahead for 2026. Clip below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

Outgoing @council.seattle.gov President Sara Nelson joins @callananseattle.bsky.social on Council Edition for a candid conversation about her time at City Hall. From small business advocacy to public safety, she reflects on the work she’s most proud of & what comes next. WATCH: youtu.be/MXy2OFrQI6Q

A planned crisis center is raising questions in Capitol Hill, where some in the community already worry about gun violence, persistent drug activity & street disorder. Leaders share what steps are underway to address it. Watch City Inside/Out w/@callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/yctMk-Ib1LI?...

Listen in! I'm with a slate of great guests on @kuow.org coming up at noon for "Week in Review"! www.kuow.org

Bonus "City Inside/Out" show this month on @seattlechannel.bsky.social! I'm hosting outgoing @council.seattle.gov President @cmsaranelson.bsky.social, and I need your questions. Political consultants at City Hall? The new SPOG contract? Please respond by Monday, 9 a.m.!

What happens when you turn a typewriter, a parakeet, a chihuahua, and crumpling paper into music? At the Seattle Symphony, young composers are answering that question by pushing classical boundaries with bold electroacoustic sound. @callananseattle.bsky.social has the story! youtu.be/7slqtGWuIxQ?...

King County’s homelessness system is at a crossroads. With federal funding cuts & turnover at Regional Homelessness Authority, guests from LIHI, @compasshousing.bsky.social, & @marysplacewa.bsky.social discuss what new elected leaders could mean for the path forward w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Journalist @callananseattle.bsky.social & Seattle Channel staff recently welcomed Indonesian journalist Yudha Almerio & Thai journalist Kanokphorn “Aoy” Chanphloi to exchange ideas about issues impacting the media. The visitors also got to meet @council.seattle.gov Joy Hollingsworth & Bob Kettle!

"We're being gaslit by the President." @council.seattle.gov members Bob Kettle and Joy Hollingsworth shared their thoughts with me on possible #nationalguard deployment in Seattle on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Clip here, full show at this link: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...

Public safety, parks, infrastructure, & more. Seattle’s budget decisions are taking shape. Hear from @council.seattle.gov's Hollingsworth and Kettle as they explain their budget priorities in this month’s Council Edition with @callananseattle.bsky.social. WATCH: youtu.be/VEvMpPUTjKk?...

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing the @council.seattle.gov's "muted optimism" over the city's newest #economic forecast, #seattlepublicschools' rejection of a school resource officer plan, a nude beach update, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!

King County faces big challenges...and big decisions. Hear from Claudia Balducci & Girmay Zahilay as they vie to lead one of the nation’s most populous counties in their bids for county executive. Watch City Inside/Out debate with @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/XxGPQJhe2fg?...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!

Seattle voters will decide if overhauling city’s B&O tax is worth the risk. Supporters call Prop. 2 a way to “Trump-proof” Seattle while easing costs for small businesses, but critics say it unfairly burdens big business & could harm the economy. @callananseattle.bsky.social brings you more.

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.

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...

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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

@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.

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.

#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...

🚉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.

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 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. 🏆

#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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

#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...

#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...

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...