Public Affairs Videos

Seattle’s Third Avenue is a busy transit corridor that has deteriorated greatly during the pandemic. The city recently launched Operation New Day to crack down on crime and boost public safety. Businesses are cautiously optimistic, saying failure is not an option. We look at the effort to revive downtown while protecting other vulnerable neighborhoods.

Guests:
Monisha Harrell, Senior Deputy Mayor, City of Seattle
Jon Scholes, President & CEO, Downtown Seattle Association
Lisa Daugaard, Exec. Director, Public Defender Association
Joe Dayap, Operations Manager, Gelatiamo
Jamie Lee, Director of Community Initiatives, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation & Development Authority (SCIDpda)
Andrew J. Lewis, Seattle City Council
Rick Yoder, Owner, Wild Ginger