About this episode

Brian Callanan and David Kroman discuss significant local public affairs including a proposed library levy increase and plans for shelter expansion in Seattle.

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 library levy proposal that's 87% larger than the last 7-year measure, a plan to regulate automated license plate readers, a major expansion of shelter for Seattle's homeless population, more measures to push back on potential immigration crackdowns in Seattle, and a nagging backlog of cases for the City Attorney's offic...

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Host: Brian Callanan

Guest: David Kroman

Topics covered

• library levy proposal
• automated license plate readers
• shelter expansion for homeless
• immigration crackdowns
• City Attorney backlog

Keywords

• Seattle
• public affairs
• politics

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Places: Seattle

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