Melissa Malott — Communities for a Healthy Bay

Michelle Douglas—Emergency Food Network: Welcome back to another episode of Citizen Tacoma! Michelle Douglas joins the podcast to discuss hunger in Pierce County. She gives an update on some of the ways Emergency Food Network and the food pantries across the county are serving those who need ... by Citizen Tacoma

38 min listen

Steve Wamback – Tacoma’s Charter Review Committee: Did you know that Tacoma is governed by a "charter?" And that every ten years, a group of citizens gets together to review it and propose new changes. It's true! - Steve Wamback is the chair of the committee that is tackling this process. by Citizen Tacoma

57 min listen

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joins the podcast to talk about the recent speakership elections, government shutdowns, conflicts in Israel and Ukraine, bridging the digital divide, her view on what's at stake in the 2024 elections, and more. - by Citizen Tacoma

26 min listen

Talking transit with Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker: On this episode, we welcome Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker, who is a commissioner with Pierce Transit and a board member with Sound Transit. We discuss what's happening with transit in Tacoma and the wider region. by Citizen Tacoma

48 min listen

Back to school with Director Korey Strozier, Tacoma Public Schools: Korey Strozier, one of the five Tacoma school board members, joins Citizen Tacoma for a Back-to-School-themed episode. We check in on what's happening with the district, including technology, high schools, leadership, budget, trans students, by Citizen Tacoma

35 min listen

County Councilmember Marty Campbell: On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we check in with County Councilmember Marty Campbell. What's the county up to? What's happening with Pride Month, homelessness, public safety, bike and pedestrian safety, and more? by Citizen Tacoma

49 min listen

Jamika Scott, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3: We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. by Citizen Tacoma

51 min listen

Chris Van Vechten, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3: We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Chris Van Vechten. by Citizen Tacoma

48 min listen

John Frazier, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3: We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with John Frazier. by Citizen Tacoma

35 min listen

Malando Redeemer, candidate for Tacoma City Council, District 3: We've got a big pack of candidate interviews. We invited the five candidates to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the issues affecting District 3 and Tacoma. Four responded (so far?). This interview is with Malando Redeemer. by Citizen Tacoma

46 min listen

Running for office with Commissioner Rosie Ayala: Filing week is coming up in Washington State, which is when candidates file for office. This year, we are electing candidates to parks, schools, ports, city councils, and other "nonpartisan" seats. - Rosie Ayala ran for office (and won! by Citizen Tacoma

33 min listen

Rosie Ayala, Metro Parks Tacoma Commissioner: On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, Commissioner Rosie Ayala joins the podcast to talk about what's happening with Metro Parks: playfields, natural resources, climate change, and more! Give it a listen. Links Commissioner Rosie Ayala by Citizen Tacoma

27 min listen

Joe Bushnell, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 5: Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part "Better Know a District" series! This episode, Joe Bushnell joins the podcast to talk about what's happening in District 5. We check in on what's happening on Hosmer Street, growing jobs in Tacoma, tree canopy, by Citizen Tacoma

42 min listen

Sarah Rumbaugh, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 2: Citizen Tacoma continues its five-part "Better Know a District" series! This episode, Sarah Rumbaugh joins the podcast to talk about what's happening in District 2. We check in on downtown, the camping ordinances, the port of Tacoma, and more. by Citizen Tacoma

51 min listen

John Hines, Tacoma City Councilmember, District 1: In this first episode of 2023, the Citizen Tacoma podcast sits down with John Hines to talk about what's happening in District 1. We check in on Proctor planning, the Cushman substation, the tiny house village, and more. by Citizen Tacoma

42 min listen

Sergio Flores, Candidate for Tacoma Municipal Court Pos. 3: Sergio Flores joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about his run to be on the Tacoma Municipal Court, position 3. We discuss what he considers when he casts a ballot for judicial seats, judicial discretion and the role judges play, by Citizen Tacoma

41 min listen

Steve Krupa, Candidate for Tacoma Municipal Court Pos. 3: Steve Krupa joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about his run to be on the Tacoma Municipal Court, position 3. We discuss what he considers when he casts a ballot for judicial seats, judicial discretion and the role judges play, by Citizen Tacoma

31 min listen

Julie Anderson, Candidate for Secretary of State: Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about her run to be Washington Secretary of State. We discuss election administration, the challenges of election disinformation, ranked choice voting, by Citizen Tacoma

29 min listen

Steve Hobbs, Candidate for Secretary of State: Incumbent Secretary of State Steve Hobbs joins the Citizen Tacoma podcast to talk about his run to retain his seat. We discuss election administration, the challenges of election disinformation, ranked choice voting, by Citizen Tacoma

27 min listen

Robyn Denson, Candidate for Pierce County Council District 7 by Citizen Tacoma

32 min listen

Paula Lonergan, Candidate for Pierce County Council District 7: Paula Lonergan is running for Pierce County Council District 7. In this episode, we talk about her background, her priorities, and the issues the district (and Pierce County as a whole) is facing. Links Elect Paula Lonergan Channel 253 membership by Citizen Tacoma

46 min listen

Linda Farmer, candidate for Pierce County Auditor: Linda Farmer is running for Pierce County Auditor. In this episode of Citizen Tacoma we talk about the auditor's role in managing free and fair elections, licensing, and who won the 2020 Presidential Election. Links Linda Farmer by Citizen Tacoma

25 min listen

Deryl McCarty, candidate for Pierce County Auditor: Deryl McCarty is running for Pierce County Auditor. In this episode of Citizen Tacoma we talk about the auditor's role in managing free and fair elections, licensing, and who won the 2020 Presidential Election. Links McCarty for Auditor by Citizen Tacoma

33 min listen

Talking about Climate Change with Commissioner Kristin Ang, Port of Tacoma: On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we dive into the issues surrounding climate change with Port Commissioner Kristin Ang. Elected in 2019, she talks about her experience on the port commission, how she thinks about climate change, by Citizen Tacoma

32 min listen

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland on Roe v Wade, infrastructure, and more: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland of Washington's 10th District joins the podcast today to talk about recent national news—the likely overturning of Roe v Wade, mass shootings, social media, Russia, infrastructure, and K-Dramas. - Enjoy! Links - by Citizen Tacoma

25 min listen

Andrea Cobb on governing in local office: Andrea Cobb, former school board member, and host Erik Hanberg, former Metro Parks Tacoma commissioner, chat about their experience governing in local office. What's it like to set policy? How do you enact change? by Citizen Tacoma

49 min listen

Catherine Ushka, Tacoma City Council: On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, the podcast touches base with Catherine Ushka to talk about homelessness in Tacoma, housing affordability, and what's happening on the eastside and south end of Tacoma. - Check it out! Links Channel 253 membership by Citizen Tacoma

49 min listen

Korey Stroizer, Tacoma School Board: It's the "off-season" for elections, so Citizen Tacoma is touching base with elected officials and community leaders around the region to see what's happening with local government. This week, School Board Director Korey Strozier joins the podcast to t... by Citizen Tacoma

35 min listen

Will Hausa, Community Observer: Will Hausa was one of the two community members to observe the negotiations between the City of Tacoma and the police union that represents Tacoma officers. Having two community members observe the negotiations is new for Tacoma and—with a finalized co... by Citizen Tacoma

31 min listen

Policy Roundup with Kristina Walker, Tacoma City Council: 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. by Citizen Tacoma

55 min listen

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