Channel 253 continues its partnership with Tacoma’s Downtown on the Go Friday Forums in 2021. This year the forums focus on racism, urban design and transportation. After each forum, we will have a Crossing Division episode that expands on the discussion.
The March 26 DOTG Friday Forum discussed how government and transportation project decisions get made locally: Breaking the Urban Bubble – Race & Transportation Policy in Pierce County and Tacoma. Our follow up discussion is about local government decision making, and how anyone can become a more effective advocate.
Joining host Evelyn Lopez is frequent guest (and good sport) Joe Lopez. Joe was on the Tacoma City Council when decisions were being made about the Link Light Rail route, and was a regular transit rider for 16 years of commuting to Seattle.
There is always a suspicion that some people and groups have special access and influence in local decisions, and there’s some truth to that. But anyone can increase their access to decision makers and be more effective in their advocacy. We talk about how that works.
We would love to have your feedback!
Evelyn Lopez: truetacoma@gmail.com @True_Tacoma
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