Citizen Tacoma show

Citizen Tacoma

Summary: Citizen Tacoma explores how Tacoma's local politics function and how regular people get involved to make change. We talk to elected officials, candidates, activists, organizers, and learn how to engage and make government work for us.

Podcasts:

 Policy Roundup with Kristina Walker, Tacoma City Council | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:01

A lot happened in the last two weeks at the Tacoma City Council. They passed Phase 1 of Home in Tacoma, hired a new police chief, adopted a Climate Action Plan, and didn't pass a camping ban. It was time to learn more. Tacoma City Councilmember Kristina Walker joins the podcast to talk about what's happening (and what's not) with the Tacoma City Council. Links Channel 253 membership

 Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor, and the state of voting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:44

Citizen Tacoma checks in with Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson about the state of voting in 2021. We talk about the rollbacks in the Voting Rights Act that have been enacted in the last few decades, as well as the potential for changes, such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. We also discuss how our elections are doing in Washington State and how we can "hold down our corner of the tent." Finally, we ask Julie the big question about the now vacant Secretary of State position. Enjoy! Links Channel 253 membership  

 Sarah Rumbaugh—Tacoma City Council Candidate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:26

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Sarah Rumbaugh, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 2. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about social justice, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Sarah Rumbaugh Channel 253 membership

 Kelly Blucher—Tacoma City Council Candidate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:02

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Kelly Blucher, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 2. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about social justice, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Kelly Blucher Channel 253 membership

 Anne Artman—Tacoma City Council Candidate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:30

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Anne Artman, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 5. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about social justice, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Anne Artman Channel 253 membership

 Joe Bushnell—Tacoma City Council Candidate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:12

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Joe Bushnell, who is running for Tacoma City Council District 5. He will be on the November ballot. We talk about refugees, homelessness, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Joe Bushnell Channel 253 membership

 Brett Johnson—candidate for Tacoma City Council | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:55

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Brett Johnson, who is running for the city-wide seat on the Tacoma City Council. He will be on the November ballot. We talk about homelessness, planning and zoning in Tacoma, fossil fuels at the port, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Brett Johnson Channel 253 membership

 Kiara Daniels—candidate for Tacoma City Council | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:44

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Kiara Daniels, who is running for the city-wide seat on the Tacoma City Council. She will be on the November ballot. We talk about affordable housing, the economy, climate change, policing and public safety, and more. Enjoy! Links Kiara Daniels Channel 253 membership

 Victoria Woodards—Tacoma Mayoral Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:54

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Victoria Woodards, who is running to keep her seat as Mayor of Tacoma. We talk about affordable housing homelessness, jobs, the port, climate change, policing and public safety, racism, budgets, and more. All three candidates for mayor of Tacoma join the show, so after you listen to this, go listen to the other interviews! Links VictoriaWoodards.com Interview with Jamika Scott Interview with Steve Haverly Channel 253 membership  

 Steve Haverly—Tacoma Mayoral Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:28

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Steve Haverly, who is running for Mayor of Tacoma. We talk about affordable housing homelessness, jobs, the port, climate change, policing and public safety, racism, budgets, and more. All three candidates for mayor of Tacoma join the show, so after you listen to this, go listen to the other interviews! Links Interview with Jamika Scott Interview with Victoria Woodards Channel 253 membership  

 Jamika Scott—Tacoma Mayoral Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:33

On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we hear from Jamika Scott, who is running for Mayor of Tacoma. We talk about affordable housing homelessness, jobs, the port, climate change, policing and public safety, racism, budgets, and more. All three candidates for mayor of Tacoma join the show, so after you listen to this, go listen to the other interviews! Links Jamika Scott on Twitter Interview with Steve Haverly Interview with Victoria Woodards Channel 253 membership  

 Bill Hanawalt—candidate for Tacoma School Board | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:03

Bill Hanawalt is running for the Tacoma School Board. On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, he shares his background and his interest in education and schools. We discuss equity in education, how Tacoma schools handled the pandemic, the leadership of the district, and much more. Enjoy! Links Bill Hanawalt Channel 253 membership

 Elizabeth Bonbright—Tacoma School Board | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:20

On this episode, Tacoma School Board Member (and candidate to retain her seat) Elizabeth Bonbright joins the podcast to talk about education in Tacoma, including leadership at the district, weathering the pandemic, technology in schools, policing in schools, and more. Links Elizabeth Bonbright Channel 253 membership  

 Julie Anderson—Pierce County Auditor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:55

County Auditor Julie Anderson joins the podcast to talk about running for office. We talk about the upcoming candidate filing week, the experience of running for office, as well as statewide and national issues such as redistricting, HR1, and efforts to cast down on elections. Links Pierce County Elections Channel 253 membership

 Marty Campbell—Pierce County Councilmember | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:50

This episode, Pierce County Councilmember Marty Campbell joins the podcast to talk about a busy week at the County: the County Council's investigation into the Pierce County Sheriff, hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a mental health tax in Tacoma, a plan for sustainability and greenhouse gases, and more. All of which were on the agenda of the council this week. We also further the "policing in Tacoma" conversations and learn a bit about how policing and the courts are funded at the county level. Links Marty Campbell Channel 253 membership

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