http://www.seattlechannel.org http://www.seattlechannel.org/ You're watching the Seattle Channel. The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 C.R. Douglas sits down with Seattle Mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan to discuss issues relating to Seattle`s Arts & Culture community. The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 Running for mayor of a major city presents a steep learning curve. Are you reading anything to bone up for the job? What are you reading for pleasure? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 Were the arts a part of your learning experience when you were in school? Are the arts a regular part of your kids’ education? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 The city’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the school district have launched a partnership to put the arts back in education for all students. This multi-year effort has captured the attention of a major national foundation, which could mean more education dollars flowing to Seattle. Do you support the city’s arts education partnership with the school district? And if so, what steps would you take to strengthen it? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 The case is being made this election season that arts and culture need a strong candidate. Despite tough economic times, what will you do to ensure the city’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs continues to serve, promote and grow our cultural community? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 In his 2010 budget, Greg Nickels proposes directing 75 percent of city-admission-tax revenues to the arts office. This shift won’t result in cuts to other programs, as the arts office will take an equivalent reduction in general-fund dollars. In other words, it’s a wash to the city budget. Do you support this dedicated funding source for arts? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 As our neighborhoods grow, access to affordable space has become a big challenge for artists and arts organizations. If elected, what would you do to ensure arts and cultural organizations aren’t priced out of our neighborhoods? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 Seattle Center is an important cultural space at the core of our city. Last year, the imports approved a $570 million plan for public and private investment in the campus. If elected, would you put a Seattle Center levy on the ballot? And if so, how soon? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 The 1962 World’s Fair – which gave rise to Seattle Center -- will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012. Do you have a vision for how to mark this important civic milestone? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 I assume you have an iPod or some other portable music device. If so, what’s on it? How about the radio in your car? What stations are preset? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 Last year, the music community, working closely with city leaders launched, the City of Music Initiative. It’s designed to make Seattle one of America’s great music cities. Do you support this effort, and if so, what would you do to advance it? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 What’s the most interesting arts or cultural event you attended in Seattle in the last year? The Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5550925 What’s your view of the role of arts and culture in Seattle? The Seattle Channel