Citizen Tacoma

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. We also look more broadly at what he's tracking in Tacoma this year. Links John Hines Channel 253 membership 

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, policing and the criminal justice system, and much more. Give it a listen! Links Steve Krupa for Judge Channel 253 membership

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, policing and the criminal justice system, and much more. Give it a listen! Links Sergio Flores for Judge Channel 253 membership

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, and the other duties of the office. Give it a listen! Links Elect Julie Anderson Channel 253 membership

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, and the other duties of the office. Give it a listen! Links Elect Steve Hobbs Channel 253 membership

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

Robyn Denson 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 Robyn Denson Channel 253 membership

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 Channel 253 membership

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 Channel 253 membership

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, and how the Port of Tacoma (and ports around the world) are thinking about how they can reduce carbon emissions in shipping and trade.

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 Channel 253 membership

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? What's it like working with the public? And a lot more. If you've wondered about serving in office, or what the experience of your elected officials is like, I hope you enjoy this conversation. Links Channel 253 membership Bench bookkeeping

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

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 talk about student safety in schools, what education looks like coming out of the pandemic, and why the Superintendent has been substitute-teaching in classrooms recently. Enjoy. Links Channel 253 membership

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 contract—it was a good time for Citizen Tacoma to find out what that process was like. On this episode, Will Hausa shares his experience observing and participating in the contract negotiations, including what he saw from both the city and the union, what he would like to see improved in later contracts, and his thoughts on what can be done to improve policing outside the police union contract. Links Channel 253 membership