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Talking enrollment, the future of education with Green River College leadership Jan 04, 2024

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Mayor Nancy Backus chats with Green River College's President Suzanne Johnson and Vice President for Advancement George Frasier about that gorgeous campus up on Lea Hill and the struggles it and many colleges across the country have faced since the pandemic began in 2020.

The three chat about enrollment shortfalls, what's being done, and what's the plan for the future.

Plus, and this is important, do they prefer Friends or the Office? Stay tuned to find out.

The Auburn Food Bank, and how an anonymous benefactor decided to write the check of a lifetime Dec 06, 2023

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In this month's episode of That's so Auburn! Mayor Nancy Backus and Communications Manager Jonathan Glover catch up with Debbie Christian, the Executive Director of the Auburn Food Bank. If you haven't heard the wonderful news, last month, an anonymous donor wrote the check of a lifetime, all by paying for the entire outstanding bill as the food bank moves to a new, much bigger and better building.

The story is so wonderful it's ripped straight out of a Hallmark movie. But even better -- it's all true!

The trio also discusses how Debbie got into this line of work and the amazing contributions she makes each and every day to Auburn.

Holidays, Christmas and the Auburn Lighted Santa Parade with the Tree Lighter Himself Nov 29, 2023

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City of Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus sits down with Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Coordinator Amanda Valdez and 7-year-old Lucas Fernandez, who was selected to light the tree outside of City Hall earlier this year! It's a wonderful tradition that begins as a parade down Main Street from Auburn High School and ends at City Hall Plaza, where hundreds will gather to watch Lucas flip the switch.

Lucas was one of about 30 applicants, the most in the history of this event! Hear from Lucas about his favorite holiday traditions, what it means to be a tree lighter, and why this time of year is so special.

The Great City of Auburn Veterans Parade (seriously, it's pretty great) Nov 02, 2023

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Mayor Nancy Backus sits down with City of Auburn's special events coordinator Kristy Pachciarz and Roger Olson with the American Legion Post 78 to talk about the Auburn Veterans Parade! You know, that great big giant parade that snakes through Main Street each year??? You might be wondering how it started, how it grew so big, and what it means to the folks involved (hint: a whole heck of a lot).

The Auburn Postmark Center for the Arts is here and it's amazing! Sep 29, 2023

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Mayor Nancy Backus sat down with Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber and Arts Supervisor Allison Hyde to talk all things Postmark Center for the Arts! They detail the storied history of the building, the yearslong project of getting it completely renovated, and what's to come. Spoiler alert: you ain't seen nothin' yet.

Catching up with the City of Auburn Junior City Council Aug 11, 2023

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City of Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus sits down with Junior Councilmembers Waylon Menzie, Khysner Ayo and Jonathan Mulenga to discuss, well, what it means to be a young person representing thousands in local government! The Auburn City Council created the Junior City Council in order to get advice and ideas from students on things like parks, recreation, entertainment, traffic, police, festivals, trails, environmental stewardship and other social issues. Students learn leadership skills, improve their chances for scholarships, learn how City government operates and see how they can influence government activities in order to make a positive difference in the community.

While Khysner still has a year left of high school, both Waylon and Jonathan graduated this year and are soon off to college and beyond! Listen about how their time on council has been, and what's in store for them (politically and otherwise) down the road.

The Beautification of Auburn, One Park and Street Corner at a Time Feb 22, 2023

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In this final episode of Season 1, Mayor Nancy Backus and Communications Manager Jonathan Glover sit down with artists Jill Drllevich and Peter Reiquam, who collectively are responsible for some of the most recognizable pieces of art in the city.

Winter is Coming: How to Prepare and Navigate Inclement Weather in Auburn Nov 21, 2022

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In this episode, we discuss all things winter weather preparedness -- how the city responds to snow events, which areas are plowed first and what are the limitations. We also dive into trash collection with Waste Management, and how Auburn School District makes the decision to give kids their favorite day of the year: a snow day!

Guests:

Erik Cottle and Andy Boswellof City of Auburn Maintenance and Operations
Karissa Smith, City of Auburn Emergency Manager
Cindi Blansfield, Auburn School District Associate Superintendent
Jason Shea, Waste Management District Manager

Talking Trash and Community Pride Jul 15, 2022

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Mayor Backus was inspired recently after being interviewed by a local Scout Liem Allen about increased littering and how to combat the growing issue. Listen in on the interview and then hear from three Auburn staff members on what the City of Auburn does to keep Auburn clean and what community members can do to help.

You will hear about the following resources and programs to help make Auburn shine:

Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Jun 02, 2022

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In this episode, we chat with Miss Auburn Carrie Everett and Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Alexis Douglas. Hear how these two young women embodies Auburn's story of resilience, hope, and bright future.

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