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.
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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.
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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.
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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 11/11
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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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 11/04
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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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 10/28
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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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 10/21
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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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 10/14
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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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 10/07
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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Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 9/30
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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