Join host Josephine Cheng to learn more about the Seattle City Councilmembers. Find out why they got into politics, what drives their decisions and why they love the Emerald City. Tune in each month to hear more from one Councilmember as Cheng dives into their history as politicians in a different spot around town – a spot that means something to each lawmaker. The Seattle Channel 3021704 Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has been fighting for family and worker's rights since she first made protest signs as a kid. That same intensity matured into a passion to help others: first, as an advocate for low-income seniors at SeaMar, then as a labor activist fighting for immigrant and refugee rights with the AFL-CIO. Now, as one of two at-large (citywide) council members, her mission at City Hall is to give a voice to the oppressed and speak up for those who feel underrepresented. Mosqueda joins host Josephine Cheng to discuss the proposed Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights, which she spearheaded to ensure domestic workers such as nannies, house cleaners and home care workers have the protections most workers already have. And she weighs in on the city's response to its homelessness crisis and why she voted against the recent City Council repeal of the controversial "head tax" on large employers to help fund housing and services for homeless people.

]]> 6/28/2018 news/Ccon_mosqV.mp4 14:50 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2018/Q2/CCon_Mosqueda2.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2018/Q2/CCon_Mosqueda2.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021704 Activist Kirsten Harris-Talley jumped aboard a moving train when she was appointed to temporarily fill an at-large seat on the Seattle City Council, which Tim Burgess left to become interim mayor. Before taking office, Harris-Tally rallied at City Hall against a new North Precinct police station and King County youth jail. She talks about her career in community advocacy, the shift from activist to legislator and her role in shaping the city budget, which included the narrow defeat of a business "head tax" she supported to help fight Seattle's homelessness crisis. She joins host Josephine Cheng to reflect on her short, but impactful, 51-day stint at City Hall and to consider what's next.

]]> 11/22/2017 news/Ccon_Harris-TalleyV.mp4 14:59 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q4/CCon_Harris-Talley1a.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q4/CCon_Harris-Talley1a.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021703 Tim Burgess has worn many hats over the years: journalist, Seattle police officer, consultant, business owner, City Council member, Council president and finally mayor of Seattle. Now, after a decade on the Council, and two months as mayor, he's set to retire. Over the years, he's earned the reputation as a leader who brings people together.  His pro-business stance and his strong belief in the value of early childhood education are among the hallmarks of his career at City Hall. He looks back and looks ahead with host Josephine Cheng from the Southwest Early Learning Bilingual Preschool in West Seattle.

]]> 11/15/2017 news/Ccon_burgess2017V.mp4 13:56 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q4/CCon_Burgess1.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q4/CCon_Burgess1.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021702 Now in her second year on the Seattle City Council representing North Seattle's District 5, Debora Juarez discusses her path to politics, growing up in Indian country fighting for justice and overcoming personal odds. Part Latina and part Native American, Juarez is a member of the Blackfeet Nation. Before being elected as the City Council's first Native American member, Juarez worked as a public defender, King County Superior Court judge and as executive director of Governor's Office of Indian Affairs. She has juggled single motherhood and a career with multiple sclerosis, and survived cancer three times. She talks with host Josephine Cheng about her approach to public office and priorities for her North Seattle district, where she has lived for more than 30 years.

]]> 8/17/2017 news/CCon_juarezV.mp4 14:17 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q3/CCon_Juarez.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q3/CCon_Juarez.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021701 Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw represents District 7, the fastest-growing section of the city, encompassing Downtown, South Lake Union, Queen Anne and Magnolia. Bagshaw joins host Josephine Cheng from the Seattle Monorail to talk about the future of KeyArena and the odds of professional basketball returning to Seattle, the city's shifting approach to homelessness, police accountability and the results of a new firearm surrender program.

]]> 7/10/2017 news/CCon_bagshawV.mp4 14:11 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q3/Ccon_Bagshaw1.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2017/Q3/Ccon_Bagshaw1.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021604 Lorena González is the first Latina/o elected to the Seattle City Council. One of two at-large (citywide) council members, González was raised in a migrant farmworker family, became a civil rights attorney and activist and then legal counsel to Mayor Ed Murray before being elected to the City Council last fall. She joins host Josephine Cheng at El Centro de la Raza to discuss how her background influenced her commitment to workers' rights, equity and affordability issues and to weigh in on city policies related to "secure scheduling," homelessness and more.

]]> 9/15/2016 news/CCon_gonzalezV.mp4 14:15 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q3/cc_Gonzalez.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q3/cc_Gonzalez.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021603 Before being elected last fall, Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold was a behind-the-scenes political force as former Councilmember Nick Licata's legislative aide for more than 18 years. Now, Herbold is front and center on the Council representing District 1, which includes West Seattle, Delridge and South Park. She discusses her path to politics, her top priorities on the Council and more with host Josephine Cheng from Duwamish Waterways Park in South Park.

]]> 6/16/2016 council/CCon_HerboldV.mp4 13:53 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q2/CC_Herbold.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q2/CC_Herbold.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021602 This month, Seattle City Councilmember Rob Johnson marked his first 100 days in office. The fifth-generation Seattleite, father, urban planner and longtime transportation advocate, discusses his path to politics, his focus on creating a family-friendly city and his top priorities, including education and affordable housing. Johnson, who represents Northeast Seattle in District 4, joins host Josephine Cheng from his district office in the University District.

]]> 4/21/2016 council/ccon_johnsonV.mp4 13:34 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q2/cc_rob.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q2/cc_rob.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021601 From police reform to cleaning up "The Jungle" homeless camp to closing the education achievement gap, Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell shares how he plans to tackle these tough issues and more on Council Conversations. Plus, Harrell opens up about his reelection, by a narrow margin, to a third term and the shift to a more diverse, majority female council. He joins host Josephine Cheng at South Shore PK-8 School.

]]> 3/8/2016 council/Ccon_HarrellV.mp4 14:15 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q1/conc_harrell.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2016/Q1/conc_harrell.jpg The Seattle Channel 3021502 From citizen activist to journalist to city councilmember, Jean Godden has had an exciting and varied career. After three terms on the Seattle City Council, she's stepping down. Godden discusses her accomplishments, regrets and offers advice to the next council. She joins host Josephine Cheng from the lobby of the Paramount Theater for this episode of Council Conversations.

]]> 11/24/2015 council/Ccon_GoddenV.mp4 11:47 http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2015/Q4/CCon_JeanGodden.jpg http://seattlechannel.org/images//images/seattlechannel/videos/2015/Q4/CCon_JeanGodden.jpg