Brewocracy Now

Today on Brewocracy Now co-hosts Missy Nielsen and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Chimacum School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Mauk. They discussed the district’s efforts to foster leadership and build trust.

Today on Brewocracy Now co-hosts Jim Burke and City of Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by representatives from Housing Solutions Network. Liz Revord, Network Director, and Kelsey Caudebeck, Network Weaver, discussed the upcoming “Under The Tent” housing policy discussion and the Housing Solution Network’s efforts to address housing needs in Jefferson County.

On today’s Brewocracy Now Missy Nielsen and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Soundcheck organizers Dominic Svornich and Gage Pacifera. They discussed the upcoming music, arts and culture event being held August 19 through August 25.

Today on Brewocracy Now host Missy Nielsen and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Eron Berg of the Port of Port Townsend, Will O’Donnell of the Jefferson County PUD, and Steve King of the City of Port Townsend Public Works. They discussed the Sims Gateway Project design effort and the upcoming Open House event scheduled for Saturday, August 6 from 10am to 1pm at the Community Center in Uptown Port Townsend.

Today on Brewocracy Now, Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed the “Under the Tent” housing policy event and the importance of public participation in the housing policy discussion process; a status update on the 7th Haven affordable housing project; and the upcoming public discussions about the future of the golf course and Mountain View Commons properties.

Today on Brewocracy Now, Phil Andrus and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend Mayor David Faber. Topics discussed included the Council Retreat and housing policy.

Today on Brewocracy Now City Council member Monica MickHager, sitting in for Taylor Clark, and City Manager John Mauro discussed the upcoming Annual City Council Retreat and the need to deepen the City’s community engagement efforts. The Retreat will focus on establishing priorities for 2023. It will be held on Monday, July 18 from 10am to 4pm at the Northwest Maritime Center. The public is invited to attend.

Co-hosts Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro talked with today with Carrie Hite, Director of Parks and Recreation Strategy.  They talked about the public engagement process the city is kicking off to determine what we might do with the golf course.  This is an important chance for the public to get involved in guiding the city’s direction.

This week on Brewocracy Now, KPTZ host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Emma Bolin, the City’s new Planning and Community Development Director. They discussed upcoming development projects.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro were joined first by Ellen Michael Caldwell, Executive Director of Olympic Pride, who talked about the upcoming Sound of Pride 2022 event, which takes place June 25th from 10am-4pm at Pope Marine Park in downtown Port Townsend. The rest of the time they talked with Port Townsend People and Performance Director Pamela Martinez about developments in city staffing.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Emily Bufford, the new Youth and Outreach Director at the Port Townsend Public Library. They discussed the ways that the library has broadened their services in response to the pandemic, resources available to families with children, outreach efforts for those who can’t access the library in person, and the importance of reading aloud to children. Mr. Mauro also announced the upcoming “Sound of Pride” festival on June 25 at Pope Marine Plaza.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro discussed the following topics: the hiring of Emma Bolin to be the new Director of Planning and Community Development; the Edge Lane Road Pilot Program on Blaine Street; and how to use the City’s inquiry website.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Taylor Clark was joined by City Manager John Mauro and special guests Nation West, City Manager of Port Angeles, and Matthew Huish, City Manager of Sequim. They discussed the importance or regional collaboration and the efforts they have made to advocate for communities on the Northern Olympic Peninsula.

Today on Brewocracy Now, KPTZ host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro focused their discussion on the City’s response to the need for a variety of housing solutions for populations ranging from those experiencing homelessness to market rate housing. Mauro also encouraged members of the public to participate in the ongoing housing discussion by going to the Engage PT section of the City’s website.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro discussed the City Council’s upcoming budget process and where the city gets input into setting strategic priorities. We are early in this process and there will be a strategic retreat for city council and city department heads on July 18. The location is still to be determined. This will be an open meeting that the public may attend.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Taylor Clark talked with City Manager John Mauro KPTZ. Details to follow. Our guest this week was Carrie Hite, our city’s new Director of Parks & Recreation Strategy. 

Email your questions in advance for next week to JMauro@cityofpt.us

Today on Brewocracy Now host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Beaulah Kingsolver, Executive Director of Dove House Advocacy Services. They discussed the variety of services that Dove House provides, such as emergency and transitional housing, and the Recovery Cafe.

Mayor David Faber gives an update to the the City’s “Streetlet” program and fiscal priorities, including street repair. John Mauro explained funding acquired for the Discovery Road project. The outlook for Port Townsend’s Summer festival season is discussed by all.

Today on Brewocracy Now host Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro were joined by the City’s Code Compliance Officer, KT LaBadie. Topics discussed included ways to ensure code compliance.

Email your questions in advance to JMauro@cityofpt.usa.

Today on Brewocracy Now, City Manager John Mauro and KPTZ’s Tim Quackenbush talked about an overview of community input related to the “Streelet and Parklet” proposal. Also, the status of Police Officer hires, and the impact of reduced summer service to the City’s summer festival season.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush was joined by City Manager John Mauro and Cherish Cronmiller, Executive Director of OlyCAP. Topics discussed included an update on the 43-unit affordable housing project called 7th Haven, OlyCAP’s work with other non-profit partners, and the upcoming open house to discuss the “streateries program.”

Today City Manager John Mauro and KPTZ’s Tim Quackenbush were joined by Jim Novelli, Executive Director of Discovery Behavioral Healthcare. Mr. Novelli explained the how the organization interacts with local governments with the goal of providing comprehensive mental health services.

This week on Brewocracy Now, City Manager John Mauro and KPTZ’s were joined by Port Townsend Police Department ‘s newest officer, Kamal Sharrif. Officer Sharrif comments on joining the Department from his previous assignment in King County, provides insight into the intricacies of policing, and the skills necessary to effectively and compassionately protect the public.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver. Topics discussed included: the current Community Read, effects of book banning efforts in other parts of the country on Port Townsend, and the upcoming tour for new City Council members of the Port of Port Townsend.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Adam Zacks, founder of the THING music and arts festival, coning to Fort Worden on August 26-28. They discussed the event, its focus on the discovery and inclusion of non-white and women artists, and the effects of COVID-19 on the event planning process. More information is available at THINGNW.org.

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro were joined by the new City Engineer, Laura Parsons. Topics discussed included: the Local Roads Safety Plan, Discovery Road Infrastructure Project, Madrona Ridge Development Project, Thing Festival Return, and the Rhododendron Parade.