Seattle City Council PresidentSara Nelson and CouncilmemberDan Strauss (District 6, Chair of the Select Budget Committee) announced a two-pronged approach to restore full funding for the Seattle Channel and convene a workgroup of experts to suggest long-term solutions for its continued success. “The Seattle Channel needs sustainable and dedicated funding going forward and Seattle Channel...
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Councilmember Strauss announces legislation to restore Seattle Channel funding
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee, announced a proposal this morning to restore funding for the award-winning Seattle Channel and a process for charting a course for the channel’s continued success. “The Seattle Channel is a crucial part of our civic life. It’s a place where Seattleites...
Council President Nelson exploring ways to save Seattle Channel programming
Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) today announced that she’s working to preserve funding for the city’s Seattle Channel in response to last week’s release of Mayor Harrell’s proposed 2025-2026 Budget, which reduces Seattle Channel’s funding by $1.6 million and eliminates six full time employees. The city currently faces a $250 million deficit during the...
City Inside/Out: December Council Edition
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Councilmembers Jean Godden, Tim Burgess, and Bruce Harrell sit down with host Brian Callanan for a lively discussion of City issues.
City Inside/Out: November Council Edition
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Councilmembers Sally Bagshaw, Tom Rasmussen, and Mike O'Brien sit down with host Brian Callanan for a lively discussion of City issues.
City Inside/Out: October Council Edition
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Councilmembers Nick Licata and Bruce Harrell along with Council President Richard Conlin sit down with host Brian Callanan for a lively discussion of City issues.