Crystal Fincher

This week Crystal and first time guest host Riall Johnson, principal consultant at Prism Washington, recap the Republican National Convention, and why the Democrats need to stop taking the Black vote for granted, as well as Seattle's upcoming budget showdown.

This week Crystal is joined by Michael Charles, managing partner of CD Strategic and political consultant extraordinaire to talk about the resignation of Police Chief Carmen Best, and why conservatives in Washington had such a strong showing in the primaries.

Crystal talks with Alexis Turla, Chief of Staff for Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales, and Brianna Thomas, Chief of Staff for Seattle City Councilmember Lorena Gonzales, about defunding police, the work of the city council, and the impact of electing women of color in Seattle.

This week the battle continues between Mayor Durkin's office and the Seattle City Council about defunding the Seattle Police Department. Additionally, a surprise veto from the mayor's office regarding Covid 19 relief funding.

This is the second part to KVRU's candidate forum featuring candidates Chukundi Salisbury, Kirsten Harris-Talley, and Andy Goeres - all candidates for the open position in the 37th District. Take a listen, and remember to vote tomorrow, August 4th!

What does it really mean to empower those who have been stigmatized, marginalized, or ignored? What does a political campaign fighting for stigmatized communities look like? How can we challenge ourselves to listen to what folks need, not what we think they need? Sherae Lascelles is running for office in