Citizen Tacoma

Today we talk to Erik Hanberg, a Metro Parks Tacoma commissioner, about what it's like to run for an elected office. What does it take to run for office? It's more than just yard signs and speeches. So what are candidates doing right now as they get ready for the primary? How much do they need to raise? If you're interested in hearing about what a local campaign process looks like from the inside, you might be interested in this episode! Note: Erik mis-stated that volunteers can help with elections. The Pierce County Auditor clarified: "All election work is performed by paid employees. The 'extra hires' are paid between $14 and $18 per hour. The only volunteers are Political Party Observers." Host: Jenny Jacobs Producer: Doug Mackey Links HanbergforParks.com Pierce County Elections website Sponsors Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Move to Tacoma.com. (Thank you, Pod Auntie!)

Welcome to Citizen Tacoma. Our inaugural guest is Tacoma's own Mayor Marilyn Strickland. We talk about what's at stake in this year's mayoral election, her legacy, and plenty about schools, methanol, and what makes Tacoma a compelling place to live and work. Enjoy! Host: Jenny Jacobs Producer: Doug Mackey Links Emergency Temporary Aid and Shelter Plan - City of Tacoma Festival of Sail Sponsors Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Move to Tacoma.com. (Thank you, Pod Auntie!)

Welcome to Citizen Tacoma. We've been activated to learn more about how politics function and how regular people get involved to make change. We're going to talk to elected officials, candidates, activists, organizers, and learn how to engage and make government work for us. Host: Jenny Jacobs Producer: Doug Mackey Citizen Tacoma is proudly sponsored by Move to Tacoma.com.