Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush was joined by City Manager John Mauro live in the KPTZ studio. Topics discussed included: the recent Sims Way Town Hall; budget challenges; outreach efforts; use of CARES Act funds; and the status of pre-approved ADU plans.
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John Mauro is joined by Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend; Kevin Streett, JeffcoPUD; Mark McCauley, Jefferson County Administrator, and Steve King, PT Director of Public Works. Today’s topic is the replacement of the Lombardy Poplars along Sims Way, and what to expect from the upcoming Town Hall on November 9.
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Today on Brewocracy Now, KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed the upcoming Town Hall regarding the Sim’s Gateway project, along with the importance of public input into project planning. John Mauro explained the relationship between the Hearing Examiner and the development approval process in Port Townsend, along with an overview of the City’s finances.
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Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Local 20/20’s Cindy Jayne and Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire to discuss issues relating to climate change and its impact on city facilities, infrastructure and policies.
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Dr. Linda Rosenbury, Port Townsend School District Superintendent was today’s guest on Brewocracy Now. Topics include COVID-19 transmission at Port Townsend schools, staff vaccination rates, impact of COVID-19-related duties to district staff. John Mauro answered listener questions regarding the Cook St. development. Also discussed by all: the need for calm thoughtful discourse during the pandemic and a preview of the upcoming Brewocracy Now discussion regarding climate change.
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This week John Mauro responded to questions about the City’s new Infrastructure Committee and the consolidation of existing committees to gain efficiencies for the city. Other topics included seasonal changes to downtown parking limits, infrastructure challenges at the city’s sewage treatment plant, and the status of Port Townsend ‘s pending water system agreement with the mill.
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Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Phil Andrus and City Manager John Mauro discussed the following topics: status of the City’s water supply; Illegal tree removal at Red Men Cemetery; Proposed removal of the poplars along Sims Way; Collaboration with other government agencies.
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On today’s Brewoacracy Now show, City Manager John Mauro and KPTZ’s Tim Quackenbush talked about the excavation and road work being done adjacent to the new Trail Crest housing development on Cook Avenue. They followed up from last week’s show to speak more about ADU development. John spoke about the challenges faced by public works crews for historical preservation in Port Townsend, as well as those our hard working healthcare workers are facing. Big thanks to all those work crews!
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Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed the following topics: Potential tree removal on Sims Way; the City’s role in attracting new businesses to address vacancies; the status of the stop light at Taylor and Water Street; City Council Salary Commission; permits for public demonstrations, and a change to the email address for submitting questions – please submit questions to jmauro@cityofpt.us and include “Brew Now” in the subject line.
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including: the impact of social media on the effectiveness of public discourse; the potential of pre-approved ADU designs; the cost of the skate park fence repair; the upcoming budget process; new COVID-19 mandates; and the effect of housing affordability on current City job recruitments.
