{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Inside Seattle Politics: A Conversation with City Council President Sara Nelson","description":"This episode is a little different \u2014 and honestly, one of the most meaningful conversations I\u2019ve had on the podcast. It all started when someone threw a rock through the window of my husband\u2019s pediatric dental office in Green Lake. That incident led me down an unexpected path of navigating city programs, talking to local leaders, and eventually, sitting across from Sara Nelson, President of the Seattle City Council. Sara joined me in my home studio for a candid, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to lead in this city \u2014 and why she\u2019s running for a second term. We covered a lot: the realities of public safety, support for small businesses, addiction treatment, housing, and the power (and limits) of what City Council can actually do. She didn\u2019t dodge a single question, and nothing was edited out. What you\u2019ll hear is an open, honest exchange between two people who care deeply about Seattle and want to see it thrive. In this episode: The Back to Business Fund and how it directly impacted my family What Seattle City Council members can and can\u2019t control Sara\u2019s approach to public safety, housing, and addiction treatment What it\u2019s like to lead with integrity under constant public scrutiny Her biggest wins \u2014 and what she wants to accomplish next term   A quote that stuck with me was: \u201cI ran to fix the city \u2014 and I\u2019m not done.\u201d If you live in Seattle, I hope this episode helps you feel more informed and connected to the people shaping our future. And I hope it reminds you that your voice matters \u2014 not just on social media, but at the polls.   Connect with Sara Nelson: Website: https:\/\/www.saraforcitycouncil.com Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saraforcitycouncil   You can find me on Instagram @rightinfrontofmyface or send me a note at rightinfrontofmyface@gmail.com.   If this conversation hit home for you, please share it with a friend and leave a review. It really does help more people find these stories. And as always, don\u2019t forget to look around\u2014you never know what\u2019s happening right in front of your face.   Thank you to my sponsors Cassie and Jeremy Johnson with Windermere Real Estate: https:\/\/johnsonandwalker.com\/ ","author_name":"Right in Front of My Face","author_url":"https:\/\/rightinfrontofmyface.net","html":"