Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed the following topics: expanded hours at City Hall and the Library; proposed State legislation addressing the construction of ADUs; the Poplar Alliance’s opposition to removal of the poplar trees on Sims Way; the Cook Avenue development and implications for future changes to the City’s permitting process and potential impact fees; the City’s map of traffic incidents, and pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 2/03
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 1/27
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Councilmember Ben Thomas. The newly-elected Councilmember discussed his efforts to familiarize himself with city operations; his hope that in-person public meetings can return soon; among other topics. He shared his e-mail and encouraged members of the community to reach out to him – bthomas@cityofpt.us.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 1/20
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 1/13
Today on Brewocracy Now guest host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro were joined by newly-elected Councilmember Aislinn Diamanti. Among the topics they discussed were: the City’s response to housing needs, adopting codes to make it easier to build small cottages, the recent vacancy of the Development Services Director position, and Councilmember Diamanti’s role with the Fort Worden PDA.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 12/30
Today on Brewocracy Now, guest host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro discussed the following topics: The City’s response to recent snowy road conditions; the completion of the Mill Agreement and what it means to upgrades to the water system; and upcoming projects and opportunities for community participation in 2022.
Email your questions in advance to JMauro@cityofpt.us.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 12/23
On today’s Brewocracy Now, hosts John Mauro and KPTZ’s Tim Quackenbush welcomed Port Townsend Mayor Michelle Sandoval. Mayor Sandoval reflected on her 20 years of service to the community and answered wide-ranging questions, including the effect of social media on local politics, the reasons she decided to serve for two decades both as a Council Member and Mayor, and her hopes and vision for the future of Port Townsend.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 12/16
Today on Brewocracy Now KTPZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed the following topics: Recap of the Sims Way Town Hall; Upcoming City Council action on the Evans Vista property purchase; Mill Agreement update; and City staffing. Mayor Michelle Sandoval will join John and Tim on the next Brewocracy Now on December 23, 2021.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 12/09
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including: Updates to the Port Townsend Paper mill contract; The potential “Evans Vista” affordable housing site; Current City staffing shortages; 2022 Budget summary; PT Main Street programs and extension of the street eateries program; and the Sims Way Town Hall broadcast.
Email your questions in advance to JMauro@cityofpt.us.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~11/18
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including: The City’s response to the recent storm event; the paper mill water agreement; the new event tent on Tyler Street; the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group’s upcoming year-end meeting, and the report of the Council Salary Commission.
Email your questions in advance to JMauro@cityofpt.us.