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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 42 MIN

Mayor Wilson’s Shelter Push and What's a Spodie?

from Seattle Nice · host David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik

We discuss the latest in Seattle politics, including Mayor Katie Wilson's ambitious plan to create 1000 new shelter units by the end of the year and 500 by the FIFA World Cup. The plan includes opening a new Tiny House village in Interbay with 75 new palette shelters, expanding existing shelters in West and South Seattle, and adding RV spots. But Sandeep argues the bigger news is that the initiative has secured significant private funding from companies like Starbucks, Microsoft, and T-Mobile. The conversation also touches on the King County Assessor's continuing legal troubles, community policing at Magnuson Park, and a proposed $70 million increase for Seattle's library levy on top of Mayor Wilson's $410 million proposal. Plus, what’s a spodie?    Our editor is Quinn Waller.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails [email protected] to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at [email protected] the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice. 

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