Inspire Washington and KNKX invite us to a City Council Cultural Sector Forum at Town Hall. They offer voters and residents an opportunity to learn more about City Council candidates’ stances regarding policy issues facing the arts, science, and heritage organizations in Seattle. Candidates from each of Seattle’s seven City Council Districts gather to share their platforms impacting culture in our community. Sit in for candidate perspectives, Q&A, and an overview of important issues facing cultural sector organizations in Seattle.

Candidates:

District 1: Lisa Herbold, Phil Tavel

District 2: Tammy Morales, Mark Solomon

District 3: Kshama Sawant, Egan Orion

District 4: Alex Pedersen, Shaun Scott

District 5: TBA

District 6: Dan Strauss, Heidi Wills

District 7: Andrew Lewis

Moderator: Florangela Davila, KNKX News Director

Inspire Washington is a non-profit consortium of cultural sector organizations that serves as a force for advocacy and awareness of the cultural sector throughout Washington state. They are rooted in the principle that access to cultural experiences advances education, enhances the economy, enriches our quality of life, and strengthens our communities.