Brewocracy Now
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 4/22
Today on Brewocracy Now, host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed local actions people can take to address climate change; funding for municipal services and managing the public’s expectations; the new Engage PT effort regarding financial sustainability; and the Police Department’s Navigator Program.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 4/15
This week on Brewocracy Now host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed: City Hall and Library limited reopenings; Busking on the Block; Impacts of reduced ferry service; Community Services Officer transition; New Police Chief Olsen starting on May 3; How to stop at a 4-way stop, and upcoming City Council open seats.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 4/08
Today on Brewocracy Now, host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed the following topics:
Affordable Housing and Housing Set Asides; Fee Waivers for Affordable Housing; the new Engage PT website; the City’s Strategic Plan; and Fort Worden PDA oversight.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 4/01
Today on Brewocracy Now, host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by City Councilmember Amy Howard. Topics discussed included – Housing Policy; Considerations in becoming a City Councilmember; Looking forward to pandemic next steps; The need to discuss Councilmember compensation.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 3/25
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 3/18
Today on Brewocracy Now, host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Councilmember Ariel Speser. Topics discussed included the status of the Fort Worden PDA; the upcoming sale of the Hastings Building; COVID-19 updates; and Councilmember Speser’s accomplishments during her first term on the City Council.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 3/11
Today on Brewocracy Now, host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by City Councilmember Monica MickHager. Topics discussed included the experience of working through the pandemic as a new Councilmember; status of the pool re-opening; the recent donation for Chetzemoka Park; and improvements to the Adams Street Plaza.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 3/04
Today on Brewocracy Now, host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Councilmember Owen Rowe. Topics discussed included the announcement of the new Police Chief, Thomas Olson, status of the PDA Reorganization, the Police Department budget, and the status of the OlyCap affordable housing project.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 2/25
On Brewocracy Now, host Charlie Bermant and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Vice Mayor David Faber. Topics discussed included the status of the Police Chief recruitment, the recently released City Annual Report, and the effects of the new Presidential administration on the City of Port Townsend.

