Local News for 2/06/24
#237 Mayor David Faber’s Ambitious Goals
(Airdate: February 6, 2024) Maryanne interviews David Faber, Port Townsend’s Mayor. David has just been re-elected to his second term as Mayor. He grew up in PT and earned a law degree. Back in 2014 he and a close friend opened a law office here. A year later he successfully ran for City Council. David is passionate about bringing certain changes to the town. The top three action items on his list sound insurmountable. Solving the affordable housing crisis tops the list. He vows to improve transportation — with an emphasis on fixing our failing roads. Then there’s restoring public confidence in the city government. As he notes, it will take decades of work to successfully correct decades of neglect. Government sometimes moves at a rather glacial pace!
Coffee Companions, Connections and Cool Spaces
(Airdate: February 6, 2024) Got a knack for Business? Help Jefferson County thrive! The Team Jefferson Economic Development Council takes a different approach toward economic development serving our community here on the Salish Sea. Good growth happens with good planning and community involvement. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she discusses with Executive Director Cindy Brooks and board member Ben Bauermeister and their efforts to encourage and attract the kinds of businesses and services that we need to thrive as a county.
County Public Health Report ~ 2/05/24
The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. Also Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management, gave a report about safe travel options on winter roads this season.
County Connections
(Airdate: February 2, 2024) Co-hosts Jim Burke and Kate Dean welcome Sarah Melancon, Director of Human Resources for Jefferson County. They discussed what she does and how important every employee of the County is to providing services to the public. They also talked about the ways in which Jefferson County recruits, hires, and supports them in their important work.
Local News for 2/02/24
Brewocracy Now ~ 2/01/24
Taylor Clark and John Mauro talked about the Nest, the Creative District, utilities rates, and grants available for artists. John fielded a listener question about whether a building moritorium or newcomers fees might help fund infrustructure maintenance.
Local News for 2/01/24
Hood Canal Bridge
(Airdate: January 29, 2024 – Hood Canal Bridge) Did you Know that part of the Hood Canal Bridge sank in 1979?
February 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights
For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for February 1-15. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for this half month. If you’re not already a Spotlight subscriber, you’re invited to join our Mailing List. See KPTZ’s current Weekly On-Air Schedule and Daily Program Schedule.
