About this episode

Brian Callanan and David Kroman discuss Seattle's legal levy limit, budget cuts, and a reversal of an affordable housing decision.

Learn 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 fast-approach maximum levy limit for the City of Seattle, Mayor Katie Wilson's call for budget cuts, the City Council's potential reversal of a controversial affordable housing decision after a legal clash with the Port of Seattle, a new transportation hub planned for Westlake Park, and concerns over transportation acce...

People in this episode

Host: Brian Callanan

Guest: David Kroman

Topics covered

• Seattle legal levy limit
• budget cuts
• affordable housing
• transportation hub
• public affairs

Keywords

• City Council
• Mayor Katie Wilson
• Westlake Park
• transportation access

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Places: Seattle, the City of Seattle, Westlake Park

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