Erica broke the big news that Marc Dones is stepping down as head of King County regional homelessness authority while she was on vacation. Now, Erica's back to tell you what she couldn't Tweet from Bulgaria  She and Sandeep get into the fallout, and discuss what's next.  This episode was edited by Quinn Waller. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts, nd please donate!  Our Patreon link is here. If you want to advertise, please contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com If you're still on Twitter, you can also find us there.  @realseattlenice on Twitter Support the s ..read more

Some Seattle electeds want to make public drug use illegal. The proposal came after state lawmakers failed to replace the current drug possession law, which will expire July 1. Erica and Sandeep debate the wisdom of the city proposal and talk about drug politics and policy at all levels.    This episode was edited by Quinn Waller. Check out the You Know Me Now podcast.  This week's sponsor. You can also DonateSupport — You Know Me Now If you want to advertise, please contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com If you want to help support Seattle Nice, please review us wherever you ..read more

Looks like King County votes said yes to creating five crisis care centers. What will the levy do to address the region's mental health crisis? What won't it do?  Sandeep and Erica break it down.  Also take a listen to the You Know Me Now podcast.  This week's sponsor. And you can also DonateSupport — You Know Me Now If you want to advertise, please contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com If you want to help support Seattle Nice, please review us wherever you get your podcasts. And please donate!  Our Patreon link is here. If you're still on Twitter, you can also find us t ..read more

In this preview episode, the pod heads to the most notorious area in Downtown Seattle, Third Avenue. It's become the epicenter for "public disorder," according to our special guest Lisa Daugaard, who is leading Seattle's latest effort to try and improve things. Erica and Sandeep ask some pointed questions about what her "Third Avenue Project" is up to, and what's next. The episode's sponsor is the You Know Me Now podcast DonateSupport — You Know Me Now If you want to advertise, please contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com You can also find us @realseattlenice on Twitter If you want to help ..read more

Erica and Sandeep debate a recent report by City Attorney Ann Davison touting her success with repeat offenders, also known as high utilizers. More reading: City Attorney's office High Utilizer report Erica's at Publicola The Seattle Times editorial board  Some background reporting from KUOW   The episode's sponsor is the You Know Me Now podcast DonateSupport — You Know Me Now If you want to advertise, please contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com You can also find us @realseattlenice on Twitter If you want to help support the show, please review us wherever you get your podcasts a ..read more

Sound Transit made a big decision about the future of light rail in Seattle this week, which Erica covered in Publicola.  "After five hours of public testimony and a lengthy, often contentious debate, the Sound Transit board voted Thursday to adopt as its “preferred option” for the light rail extension through downtown Seattle a last-minute, back-of-the-napkin alternative that eliminates two long-planned stations serving the Chinatown-International District (CID) and First Hill neighborhoods in favor of new stations at Pioneer Square and just north of the current Stadium Station. " Sande ..read more

Erica and Sandeep analyze and debate Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's 2023 State of the City address. This episode was brought to you by: Magic Consulting 206-999-4071 reachgabemagic@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-meyer/ If you want to advertise, please contact us @realseattlenice on Twitter. If you want to help support the show, please donate!  Our Patreon link is here. Support the show ..read more

The Seattle Nice team answers your questions about a range of timely topics including one about politics in the city council race for District 2, which is starting to heat up.    The team also answers a question about pedestrian deaths, and another about where the money is going to come from to support the social housing part of the social housing initiative, This episode was brought to you by: Magic Consulting 206-999-4071 reachgabemagic@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-meyer/ If you want to advertise, please contact us @realseattlenice on Twitter. If you want to help ..read more

Looking for last-minute advice on how to vote on Seattle's social housing levy, or just hoping to be entertained by initiative talk? SN has you covered. Erica makes the case for voting yes. Sandeep, playing the role of wet blanket this week, says he "can't get there" on I-135. This episode was brought to you by: Magic Consulting 206-999-4071 reachgabemagic@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-meyer/ If you want to advertise, please contact us @realseattlenice on Twitter. If you want to help support the show, please donate!  Our Patreon link is here. Support the show ..read more

The pod takes a closer look at a new 5-year plan to “dramatically reduce" homelessness in King County.  Erica and Sandeep discuss the merits of the plan including the estimated $12 billion price tag.  This episode was brought to you by: Magic Consulting 206-999-4071 reachgabemagic@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-meyer/ If you want to advertise, please contact us @realseattlenice on Twitter.  If you want to donate our Patreon link is here. Support the show ..read more