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Hacks & Wonks

Apr 29, 2025

In a wide-ranging interview on the Hacks & Wonks podcast, Seattle City Attorney candidate Rory O'Sullivan outlines his vision for transformative change in an office he believes has gone in the "wrong direction" under current City Attorney Ann Davison.

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Apr 25, 2025

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Donna Blankinship discuss:

πŸ’” State Senator Bill Ramos

πŸ—³οΈ April ballot results

πŸ’΅ Seattle Democracy Vouchers

πŸ“š Seattle Education Levy expanded

πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ Spokane homeless initiative struck down

πŸ“ˆ Sharp increase in homelessness

 

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Apr 22, 2025

In a comprehensive interview with Crystal Fincher of Hacks & Wonks, Seattle City Attorney candidate Nathan Rouse outlines his vision for reforming the office through the lens of his public defender experience, criticizing incumbent Republican Ann Davison's approach while proposing alternative solutions focused on...


Apr 18, 2025

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Ryan Packer discuss:

😟 Poll: people are plugged in/worried

🫰 No wealth tax = everyone else pays

πŸ›£οΈ Transpo budget overview

🀷 Workers’ comp upgrade debacle

πŸͺͺ KC AFIS levy pros & cons

🚸 Tacoma Streets Initiative II

 

As always, a full text transcript of the...


Apr 16, 2025

In response to sweeping policy changes at the federal level, Seattle City Council has established a Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes to track and respond to threats to federal funding, executive orders, and civil rights rollbacks affecting the city. The committee, chaired by Councilmember...