Linda Farmer, Pierce County Auditor
So…. what’s happening with our ballots in the 2026 election? Normally, we say that Washington is a state where we “mail in...
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Citizen Tacoma
A podcast about local government in the City of Destiny
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20 of 104 episodesJoe LeRoy and Dr. Maryann Woodruff talk children’s mental health
This episode, Citizen Tacoma is joined by two community leaders—Joe LeRoy of Hope Sparks, and Dr. Mary Ann Woodruff of Pediatrics Northwest....
Park Board President Matt Mauer on Parks Tacoma’s Budget
Matt Mauer, President of the Board of Commissioners of Tacoma Parks, joins us to talk about the budget challenges at Parks Tacoma. What happ...
Tacoma City Councilmember Kristina Walker talks transit
Tacoma City Councilmember Kristina Walker sits on the board of Sound Transit and Pierce Transit. In this episode, we check in on what’...
Sherrana Kildun, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we’re joined by Sherrana Kildun, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity. We discuss the housing...
Special Guest: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we are joined by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. In the first half, we discuss the current government s...
Silong Chhun, candidate for City Council of Tacoma
In this episode, we sit down with Silong Chhun, running for Tacoma's City Council seat representing District 4. We talk about the big issues...
Sandesh Sadalge, candidate for City Council of Tacoma
In this episode, we sit down with Sandesh Sadalge, running for Tacoma's City Council seat representing District 4. We talk about the big iss...
Pete Reyes — candidate for Parks Tacoma Commissioner, Position 3
Let's talk parks! As a former parks commissioner myself, I was excited to talk to some candidates for the parks board of Tacoma for the firs...
Bronwyn Clarke — candidate for Parks Tacoma Commissioner, Position 3
Let's talk parks! As a former parks commissioner myself, I was excited to talk to some candidates for the parks board of Tacoma for the firs...
Jessica Johnston, candidate for City Council of Tacoma
There's an "open" seat on the City Council, which means the incumbent isn't running. Position 6 is a "city-wide" position, which serves all...
Latasha Palmer, candidate for City Council of Tacoma
There's an "open" seat on the City Council, which means the incumbent isn't running. Position 6 is a "city-wide" position, which serves all...
Whitney Stevens, candidate for Mayor of Tacoma
The people of Tacoma are electing a new mayor this year! Six candidates have filed to run for office... and every one of them sat down for a...
Tony Ginn, candidate for Mayor of Tacoma
The people of Tacoma are electing a new mayor this year! Six candidates have filed to run for office... and every one of them sat down for a...
Anders Ibsen, candidate for Mayor of Tacoma
The people of Tacoma are electing a new mayor this year! Six candidates have filed to run for office... and every one of them sat down for a...
Steve Haverly, candidate for Mayor of Tacoma
The people of Tacoma are electing a new mayor this year! Six candidates have filed to run for office... and every one of them sat down for a...
Jesse Carlos, candidate for Mayor of Tacoma
The people of Tacoma are electing a new mayor this year! Six candidates have filed to run for office... and every one of them sat down for a...
John Hines, candidate for Mayor of Tacoma
The people of Tacoma are electing a new mayor this year! Six candidates have filed to run for office... and every one of them sat down for a...
Tacoma Streets Initiative with Councilmember Kristina Walker
What's happening with Tacoma's streets? An initiative would help fund continued street improvements. What happened with the last one? How ar...
Lowell Wyse, Tacoma Tree Foundation
On this episode of Citizen Tacoma, we sit down with Lowell Wyse, executive director of the Tacoma Tree Foundation. We talk about Tacoma's ur...