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The City Council Loves Questions!

george — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:34:43 +0000

Will the Council agree to Mayor McGinn’s proposal to freeze police hiring? Why did the Council vote to allow tent cities at every church in Seattle? Will the Council start to replenish the City’s Rainy Day Fund? This is your chance to participate in city government, send in your questions now!

This episode of City Inside/Out: Council Edition features Council President Richard Conlin and Councilmembers Bruce Harrell and Nick Licata.

Submit your questions for the Councilmembers by Friday, October 7 at noon

Email: contact@seattlechannel.org
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Don’t miss this opportunity to put your issues before the City’s lawmakers! Email right now! Then tune in Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. to get answers.

Energy Innovation on Town Square

george — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:34:58 +0000

Energy innovation has been hailed as the next frontier for the American economy and as critical for the future of both our environment and national security. Along with an increase in traditional sources of renewable energy like wind and solar, innovative business leaders around our region are making power from dairy waste and municipal solid waste, focusing on making our buildings and appliances more efficient and creating new energy opportunities. At the same time, we have faced repeated challenges with energy crises and calamities at mines, oil rigs and nuclear facilities. What is the outlook for energy innovation? How are industry players, other businesses, consumers, and different levels of government playing a part? CityClub convened panelists Puget Sound Energy’s Andy Wappler, Seattle Steam’s Stan Gent, The Bullitt Foundation’s Denis Hayes and Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Hilary Franz for a discussion moderated by Grist magazine’s David Roberts. Watch this program now by going to http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5211145 .

Broadband Battle? on City Inside/Out

george — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:45:11 +0000

In this year’s “State-of-the-City” speech, Mayor Mike McGinn renewed his call to create a citywide broadband network to carry data at lightning speeds. McGinn says investing in broadband will lead to economic development. Others wonder if the nearly $800 million infrastructure project is worth the cost, especially since there are already other telecommunications’ providers in the city. This week, City Inside/Out examines the debate over broadband.

Why does Seattle need to build a broadband network? If the city does need it, why isn’t private industry providing it? What will broadband provide to households that they don’t already have? How much will it cost? How will Seattle pay for it?

First, we visit Tacoma, which has already built its own broadband network called Click!. Then, we sit down in the studio with Seattle Chief Technology Officer Bill Schrier, Comcast Senior Vice-President Len Rozek, Qwest/Century Link Vice President & General Manager Sue Anderson and community advocate Bill Baron.

Whether you’re still using dial-up or living in virtual reality, you’ll want to watch City Inside/Out, Friday, June 3, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or http://www.seattlechannel.org/. Did you see our program about paid sick leave? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

The International District on City Inside/Out

george — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:48:25 +0000

Over the last few years, there’s been a building boom in South Lake Union, to the north of downtown. That’s in great contrast to the stagnation in the southend. This week, C.R. Douglas and the City Inside/Out team look in-depth at one southend neighborhood: the historic International District/Chinatown (I.D.). The city is hoping to jumpstart development in the area by allowing taller buildings. Will bigger buildings address the problems in the I.D.? Are the economic problems of the neighborhood due to the Great Recession, public safety concerns or something else? Is the character of the neighborhood threatened by raising building heights?

Our studio guests are City Council Urban Environment Chair Sally Clark, Uwajimaya’s Vice President of Corporate & Community Affairs Alan Kurimura, and Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority’s Executive Director Maiko Winkler-Chin.

Information, education and stimulation on City Inside/Out, Friday, February 18, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on http://www.seattlechannel.org/! Did you see our program on the funding crisis at Public Health—Seattle & King County? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

ABCD Dentistry on CityStream

george — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:18:59 +0000

A trip to the dentist office is pretty routine for most kids. But if money is tight, those visits may not be a priority for some families. But thanks to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program, all kids have the opportunity to have pearly whites.

This week on CityStream, learn how the program – also known as ABCD – ensures coverage for every child in Seattle and King County.

Watch it now: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3071105

Also this week on CityStream, preserving Seattle’s green space is up to all of us: How one organization is making it easier to get involved. Plus, see how farm life is becoming an everyday urban activity. Join host Nicole Sanchez for these stories and more from the Capitol Hill shop Cakespy. Tune in for the whole show, Thursday, February 3 at 7 p.m. on SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on http://www.seattlechannel.org/.

City Councilmembers Want to Hear from You!

george — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:31:23 +0000

Do you have questions for Seattle City Councilmembers? Will the Council put a funding measure on the ballot to pay for improving the central waterfront and replacing the Seattle Seawall? What do the Councilmembers think of Mayor McGinn’s plan for a homeless encampment in Sodo? Do more City workers face layoffs in 2011? This episode of City Inside/Out: Council Edition features Council Budget Chair Jean Godden and Council Parks and Recreation Chair Sally Bagshaw answering your questions.

Whatever your question is, if you want it answered on TV, you have to call 206-684-8821 or email contact@seattlechannel.org. Host C.R. Douglas will also raise the key issues facing Seattle. You can also submit your questions or watch past episodes by visiting the City Inside/Out: Council Edition website, http://www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEdition/.

Don’t miss this opportunity to put your issues before the City’s lawmakers! Call or email right now! Then tune in Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. on SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21, to get answers.

Public Health’s Funding Crisis on City Inside/Out

george — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:41:33 +0000

To help close the state’s $4.6 billion budget gap, Governor Chris Gregoire has proposed deep cuts in funding for public health. Public Health — Seattle & King County will soon have to slash health services for thousands of vulnerable people. Low-income mothers and babies will likely be hard hit, as will poor adults needing medical and dental care. Over one hundred healthcare workers have already received layoff notices. This week on City Inside/Out, host C.R. Douglas asks: Are there ways to cushion the coming blow? Can the county’s public health system become more efficient? Will the state lose federal funding because of these cuts?

We hear from the Director of Public Health — Seattle & King County Dr. David Fleming, Neighborcare Health’s C.E.O Mark Secord, International Community Health Services’ Executive Director Teresita Batayola and Washington Policy Center’s Vice President–Research Paul Guppy.

Information, education and stimulation on City Inside/Out, Friday, January 27, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on http://www.seattlechannel.org/! Did you see our program on the sorry state of Seattle’s streets? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

Seattle Streets on City Inside/Out

george — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:52:51 +0000

Since December’s snowstorm, potholes have opened up in streets across the city. The Seattle Department of Transportation says there are usually around 200 potholes waiting to be filled; right now the backlog is nearly 1,000. This week, City Inside/Out takes a look at how the city is scrambling to catch up with street maintenance projects. Are we neglecting our transportation infrastructure? Does the transportation system need more money? If so, what kind of taxes: Higher car tabs? Higher parking rates? Or is City Hall focusing on the wrong problems? Are the politicians paying for major projects and neglecting neighborhood streets? To get answers, host C.R. Douglas sits down with Seattle Department of Transportation Director Peter Hahn, Downtown Seattle Association’s Policy Director Jon Scholes and Transportation Choices’ Executive Director Rob Johnson.

Whether you drive, bike, walk or ride the bus, you’ll want to find out what is happening with Seattle’s streets, this week on City Inside/Out, Friday, January 21, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on www.seattlechannel.org! Did you see our program on Seattle’s floods? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

Soaked Seattle on City Inside/Out

george — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:58:38 +0000

Many people think there’s a rise in flooding in Seattle and across Western Washington. Has the rainfall really increased? If so, what’s causing it? Is climate change impacting local weather? Whatever the reason, the City of Seattle is predicting more rain in the years ahead, and is spending big bucks to prepare for the worst. For Seattle taxpayers, utility rates have already gone up to help cover the cost of a new $500 million storm-water system.

This week on City Inside/Out, Friday, January 14, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL 21, C.R. Douglas examines just what the City is doing and whether these investments are wise. To help him sort through the issues, we welcome into our studio University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences Professor Clifford Mass, environmentalist and author John Lombard and Seattle Public Utilities’ Drainage and Wastewater Division Director Trish Rhay.

Everyone has an opinion about the weather and everyone loves to watch City Inside/Out every Friday, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on www.seattlechannel.org! Did you see our preview of the State Legislature? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

State Legislature Preview on City Inside/Out

george — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:17:44 +0000

A new session of the state Legislature begins this month with a familiar problem: Washington state has a $4.6 billion budget hole. Governor Christine Gregoire, responding to voter sentiment, has proposed an all-cuts budget with no tax increases. Her budget cuts deeply into human services, health care and education. Will lawmakers go for her plan or come up with an alternative? How will statewide cutbacks affect Seattle?

On Friday, January 7, City Inside/Out‘s C.R. Douglas interviews three legislators from the Emerald City to get their thoughts on the upcoming legislative session. Our guests are northeast Seattle’s state Senator Scott White, southeast Seattle’s state Representative Eric Pettigrew and northwest Seattle’s state Representative Reuven Carlyle. In addition to the budget crisis, we’ll ask legislators about vital transportation issues such as funding problems at King County Metro Transit and paying for any cost overruns for the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Remember the state Legislature convenes on January 10, but C.R. is in session every Friday, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on www.seattlechannel.org ! Did you see our in-depth interview with Governor Christine Gregoire? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.