# Councilmember Rinck on Data Centers, Transit Expansion, and Bus Stunts

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Podcast: [City Cast Seattle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-seattle-7559094)
Published: 2026-04-29T10:00:00+00:00
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Jane is back in the host seat, and she’s joined by special guest Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck to ask about the potential data center moratorium, the upcoming renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure, and what the deal is with her new friend, SDOT mascot Sal the Salmon. Contributors Guy Oron and Brett Hamil also join to discuss T-Mobile's new Starlink deal, Albertsons' alleged buy-one-get-one pricing scam, and whether or not Jane should give up hope for the Sonics ever returning. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: Travel Dundee Seattle Restaurant Week FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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