First Black woman takes seat on SL County Council

  • January 6, 2025
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Olivia Jaramillo and Lara Jones talk pop culture and politics with new SL County Councilmember Natalie Pinkney -- the first Black woman and Black person elected county-wide. SLTrib Utahn of the Year Kathy Biele with a legislative preview. Plus, RadioACTive debuts #OliviaOnTheStreet.

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community! 

League of Women Voters of Utah President Kathy Biele — Salt Lake Tribune readers' choice for Utahn of the Year — with a preview of the 2025 Legislative Session. 

  • Jan. 9: Legislative Preview presented by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women, 6:00-7:30 p.m. online and on KRCL 90.9fm. "Tune or Zoom in to find out what's coming up in the 2025 Utah Legislature and how you can take part in our democracy. Panelists: Senator Luz Escamilla (D) District 10; Representative Melissa G Ballard (R) District 20; Representative Angelia Romero (D) District 25; Representative Ray Ward (R) District 19. Moderated by RadioACTive's Lara Jones." To reserve your Zoom seat, click here. 

  • Interested in becoming more involved? Active members of the League of Women Voters can participate in the Legislative Advocacy Corps. If you are interested, follow this link to get connected.

Olivia hits the street to explore holiday hauls and New Year's hopes and dreams.

  • Follow @olivia.jaramillo to find out where and when she'll turn up next and pass the mic to you!

RadioACTive POP! with Salt Lake County Councilmember Natalie Pinkney. She took the oath of office earlier today and made history as the first-ever Black woman and Black person elected county-wide. Find out her plans for the county, as well as her take on pop culture news.

How'd you like the show? Share your thoughts, suggestions and observations by calling the RadioACTive hotline: ‪(385) 800-1889‬. Or, send a voicememo to radioactive@krcl.org. Tell us your name and neighborhood, the subject or guest you want to talk about, and leave a short message. 

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of  Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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