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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 32 MIN

Burien’s Deputy Mayor, Amazon Go Goes Away, and Debating a New Airbnb Tax

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Today Jane is joined by Deputy Mayor of Burien, Hugo Garcia, to discuss how he’s helping to monitor for ICE in Burien. They also talk local politics with contributor Brett Hamil. Then, Jane and Brett are joined by contributor Lex Vaughan to discuss the closure of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, and the latest on the potential tax on owners of short-term rental properties in WA state. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 28th episode Seattle Cider Company Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today Jane is joined by Deputy Mayor of Burien, Hugo Garcia, to discuss how he’s helping to monitor for ICE in Burien. They also talk local politics with contributor Brett Hamil. Then, Jane and Brett are joined by contributor Lex Vaughan to discuss the closure of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, and the latest on the potential tax on owners of short-term rental properties in WA state. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 28th episode Seattle Cider Company Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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