Legislative Session: Secretary of State Michael Watson

Secretary of State Michael Watson joined the show to talk about various initiatives at the SOS office, the importance of adequate transportation across the state, voting issues and more.
Secretary of State Michael Watson joined the show to talk about various initiatives at the SOS office, the importance of adequate transportation across the state, voting issues and more.




The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: Secretary of State Michael Watson

Show intro

Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17

Guest: Secretary of State Michael Watson

  • What brought Secretary Michael Watson to serve in public office? - 01:12
  • What drove you to see out the Secretary of State's office - 02:46
  • Secretary Watson's take on what's going on at the current stage of the legislative session - 04:42
  • Tracking any legislative session at the Secretary of State's office? - 05:31 
  • Why do think transportation is important? Specific to the Secretary of State office? - 07:07  
  • Rundown of initiatives at Secretary of State office - 08:08
  • Explainer on "Tackle the Tape" initiative - 09:46
  • Services for small business owners - 10:39
  • "Milk and cookies" policy for new hires at the Secretary of State's office - 12:27
  • Restaurants you like to eat at during your time on the road? - 14:38
  • Why is voting important? - 16:24
  • Contact information for Secretary Michael Watson - 17:31
  • Encouragement to check voter registration status - 18:26
Show outro 
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