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Eddie Lin, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 2

Eddie Lin Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2

Eddie Lin, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his government experience and commitment to community-driven solutions.

Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman

Week in Review: May 23, 2025 - with David Kroman

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or type "Hacks & Wonks" into the search bar of your preferred podcast app. On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: 🖋️ Ferguson acts on state budget, parental bill of rights 🧊 Troubling ICE raids 🤓 Seattle Mayor race deep dive 🔔 Sara Nelson

Jamie Fackler, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 2

Jamie Fackler Outlines Vision for Seattle's District 2 Council Seat

Jamie Fackler, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his opposition to corporate influence in local politics

Hacks & Wonks Seattle City Attorney Lightning Round - Lightning bolts around photos of the Seattle City Attorney candidates: Nathan Rouse, Rory O’Sullivan, and Erika Evans

Hacks & Wonks Interviews with Seattle City Attorney Candidates

Three challengers have entered the race for Seattle City Attorney against incumbent Ann Davison. Lightning Round Comparison For your convenience, results of our Hacks & Wonks Lightning Round! Full Interviews Listen to or read transcripts of our interviews with them here: Nathan Rouse Public Defender Nathan Rouse Brings Frontline Experience

Erika Evans, Candidate for Seattle City Attorney

Former Federal Prosecutor Erika Evans Launches Bid for Seattle City Attorney

Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans challenges incumbent Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney, promising to restore Community Court, address root causes of crime, and strengthen civil rights protections.

Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and long-time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: May 2, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Washington's legislative session ended with a budget missing the popular wealth tax. Governor Ferguson's approval falls, putting Democrats at risk. Seattle faces additional police discrimination lawsuits as former candidate Joe Mallahan considers a mayoral run.

Rory O'Sullivan, Candidate for Seattle City Attorney

Reform-Minded O'Sullivan Sets Sights on City Attorney Position

Seattle City Attorney candidate Rory O'Sullivan outlines his plans for transformative change, including restoring Community Court, improving jail conditions, protecting civil rights, and aggressively prosecuting wage theft—all guided by his 20 years of legal and policy experience.