KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Director of Public Works Steve King and they discussed the street construction going on around town. The city apparently does not know where each and every one of the potholes are and needs our help in reporting them. You can do your part by going to https://cityofpt.us/publicworks/page/report-concern-inquiry. (Note, if this link appears to invalid, that is, lined through, ignore that – it still works!)

KPTZ’S Taylor Clark and Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro were joined by Mayor Amy Howard and we talked about last Monday’s Council all-day planning meeting setting priories for the 2027 work plan. Also, coming up, Mayor Howard let us know about a July 27 Special Workshop meeting where Council will be discussing leadership. John started today’s BrewNow by letting us know that while the Bambridge Island Council has offered him the job, he has not yet accepted.

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Councilmember Neil Nelson and Councilmember Monica MickHager. We talked about the recent AWC (Association of Washington Cities) conference in Spokane.

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro hosted KT Labadie, Code Compliance Officer, Emma Bolin, Director of Planning and Community Development, and Brett Black, EJFR chief and we talked about fire safety.

This week on Brewocracy Now, John Mauro is joined by substitute co-host Jim Burke. They spoke with Michael Todd, Port Townsend Parks and Facilities Manager, and Debbie Jahnke, Chair of PRTTAB (Parks Recreation Trees &Trails Advisory Committee.) They discuss the PROS plan (Parks Recreation & Open Space) plan. More here.

(Airdate: June 18, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Natalie Maitland, Executive Director of the Port Townsend Main Street Program and we reviewed the role of the Main Street non-profit in our community… plus we learned all about the fun activities that will be happening this summer, starting with Concerts on the Dock. More info is available at https://ptmainstreet.org/concerts-on-the-dock/.

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined Sarah Spaeth, Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships, and Marlowe Moser, Conservation Coordinator for the Jefferson Land Trust, as well as Steve King, Director of Public Works for the city. We explored efforts to preserve and protect Cappy’s Trails and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor through strategic acquisitions and right of way vacation.

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend City Councilor David Faber.

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Water Resources Operations Manager Michael Spears and Director of Public Works Steve King. We talked about the situation with our water. The City anticipates starting to draw from Lords Lake about six weeks earlier than normal, and the city just obtained State approval to raise Lords Lake three feet for this drought season which gives us two additional weeks of water than we would have otherwise.

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro got together with Director of Community Services Melody Sky Weaver to learn more about the summer reading program at the PT Library. Reading is good for you, and you can earn a t-shirt. Kids and grown-ups can both take part.