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Forward Lookout on WORT 11/18/24

This week on Forward Lookout, Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble preview a meeting-packed week ahead with 17 county meetings and 32 city meetings. Plus, affordable housing projects and an alder investigation.
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Forward Lookout on WORT 11/11/24

This week on Forward Lookout: Rebecca Kemble returns, just in time to look at the week ahead and review budget
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Forward Lookout on WORT 11/4/24

Each Monday, we take a look at the week in local government that lies ahead.

COVID-19 Verona Patio Sessions Summer 2020

Verona Patio Session 6/14/20 Seaside Zoo Lite

Last Sunday, I got another private concert with Seaside Zoo Lite (minus Jonas Pritzel) - it was great except for the lawnmowers and chain saws  . . . but even that wasn't so bad.

Verona Patio Sessions 6-6-20 with Sunshine Daydrink and Burbie

I was privileged to spend my Saturday afternoon with a private concert with Sunshine Daydrink and special guest, Joe Burbach on keyboard. https://youtu.be/qjGlXZ0TGqY

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