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Building the power and leadership of renters and people experiencing homelessness to fight for housing that is appropriate and affordable for all
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The amendment was saved, with seven councilmember voting in favors and two abstentions
Council President Nelson pulled the amendment from @councilmember-amr.bsky.social to add $400,000 to restore funding to tenant services for a full council vote. This is an amendment supported by the Seattle Renters' Commission.
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The amendment was saved, with seven councilmember voting in favors and two abstentions
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I’ve been extremely alarmed with the lack of national coverage in mainstream news regarding loss of Continuum of Care funding. Every single city and town across the US is gonna see huge spikes in homelessness. It’s an urgent emergency
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
council.seattle.gov
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I’ve been extremely alarmed with the lack of national coverage in mainstream news regarding loss of Continuum of Care funding. Every single city and town across the US is gonna see huge spikes in homelessness. It’s an urgent emergency
Tenant service providers are already stretched far beyond capacity, and the need continues to grow. Removing this funding will increase evictions, displacement, and homelessness.
Council President Nelson pulled the amendment from @councilmember-amr.bsky.social to add $400,000 to restore funding to tenant services for a full council vote. This is an amendment supported by the Seattle Renters' Commission.
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Tenant service providers are already stretched far beyond capacity, and the need continues to grow. Removing this funding will increase evictions, displacement, and homelessness.
Today is the final public hearing on the budget and we need your help in ensuring that eviction prevention legal support, and renter education, outreach, and counseling are funded! More information and talking points here: beseattle.org/tenantservices
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today is the final public hearing on the budget and we need your help in ensuring that eviction prevention legal support, and renter education, outreach, and counseling are funded! More information and talking points here: beseattle.org/tenantservices
Drop your ballot ***in the ballot box*** before 8pm tomorrow!
We are just one day out from the Seattle local elections! Only 17.6% of King County voters and just under 20% of Seattle voters have returned their ballots. So far, only 1 in 17 young gen Z voters have voted, compared to more than 1 in 3 boomers. Don't forget to vote if you are eligible and want to.
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Drop your ballot ***in the ballot box*** before 8pm tomorrow!
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“The Washington Secretary of State’s office encouraged voters to use drop boxes after Oct. 28. To find a drop box near you, check out the Washington Secretary of State office’s drop box locator.”
www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo... #waelex
www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo... #waelex
Drop Box and Voting Center Locations | WA Secretary of State
www.sos.wa.gov
October 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“The Washington Secretary of State’s office encouraged voters to use drop boxes after Oct. 28. To find a drop box near you, check out the Washington Secretary of State office’s drop box locator.”
www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo... #waelex
www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo... #waelex
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Officials urge WA voters to use drop boxes for Nov. 4 election
“Voters in some Washington counties noticed during the August primary that ballots weren’t always marked the same day carriers picked them up, MyNorthwest reported, citing a King County Elections spokesperson.” #WAelex
“Voters in some Washington counties noticed during the August primary that ballots weren’t always marked the same day carriers picked them up, MyNorthwest reported, citing a King County Elections spokesperson.” #WAelex
Officials urge WA voters to use drop boxes for Nov. 4 election
Some Washington counties noticed during the August primary that ballots weren’t always postmarked the same day carriers picked them up.
www.seattletimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Officials urge WA voters to use drop boxes for Nov. 4 election
“Voters in some Washington counties noticed during the August primary that ballots weren’t always marked the same day carriers picked them up, MyNorthwest reported, citing a King County Elections spokesperson.” #WAelex
“Voters in some Washington counties noticed during the August primary that ballots weren’t always marked the same day carriers picked them up, MyNorthwest reported, citing a King County Elections spokesperson.” #WAelex
Happening tonight!
📆Tuesday, October 14 | 6-9pm
📌Rainier Arts Center
Have questions for people running for Seattle Mayor, City Council, or City Attorney? Join Whose Streets Our Streets for a South End candidate forum!
📌Rainier Arts Center
Have questions for people running for Seattle Mayor, City Council, or City Attorney? Join Whose Streets Our Streets for a South End candidate forum!
October 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Happening tonight!
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The Seattle Social Housing Developer is hiring for two positions. Please share with your networks.
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Careers | SSH-Site2025
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October 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Seattle Social Housing Developer is hiring for two positions. Please share with your networks.
www.socialhousingseattle.org/careers
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Tell Rob Saka and the other councilmembers to ACTUALLY show up for renters!
Today's your chance to get your photo taken with the famous puppets of @theseattlechannel.bsky.social! Seattle Solidarity Budget will be hosting a photo booth at City Hall at about 4pm ahead of the 5pm budget hearing!
Today's your chance to get your photo taken with the famous puppets of @theseattlechannel.bsky.social! Seattle Solidarity Budget will be hosting a photo booth at City Hall at about 4pm ahead of the 5pm budget hearing!
October 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Tell Rob Saka and the other councilmembers to ACTUALLY show up for renters!
Today's your chance to get your photo taken with the famous puppets of @theseattlechannel.bsky.social! Seattle Solidarity Budget will be hosting a photo booth at City Hall at about 4pm ahead of the 5pm budget hearing!
Today's your chance to get your photo taken with the famous puppets of @theseattlechannel.bsky.social! Seattle Solidarity Budget will be hosting a photo booth at City Hall at about 4pm ahead of the 5pm budget hearing!
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The City Council’s Budget Process has begun, and we want to hear from you!
Committee Meetings with Oral Public Comment
September 25 - 9:30 a.m.
October 8 - 2 p.m.
October 15 - 9:30 a.m.
October 28 - 9:30 a.m.
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.
Committee Meetings with Oral Public Comment
September 25 - 9:30 a.m.
October 8 - 2 p.m.
October 15 - 9:30 a.m.
October 28 - 9:30 a.m.
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.
September 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The City Council’s Budget Process has begun, and we want to hear from you!
Committee Meetings with Oral Public Comment
September 25 - 9:30 a.m.
October 8 - 2 p.m.
October 15 - 9:30 a.m.
October 28 - 9:30 a.m.
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.
Committee Meetings with Oral Public Comment
September 25 - 9:30 a.m.
October 8 - 2 p.m.
October 15 - 9:30 a.m.
October 28 - 9:30 a.m.
November 14 - 9:30 a.m.
November 21 - 9:30 a.m.
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Last year Harrell cut the City's tenant services by 40%, and those cuts remain in this new proposed budget. While I'm happy to see more rental assistance, tenant services are important to fully fund, especially with more than 50% of the city being renters.
September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last year Harrell cut the City's tenant services by 40%, and those cuts remain in this new proposed budget. While I'm happy to see more rental assistance, tenant services are important to fully fund, especially with more than 50% of the city being renters.
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This kind of rhetoric sure hits differently during Trump's second administration, something these councilmembers don't appear particularly attuned to. Saying you'll fight against the Trump administration while attacking the equitable development initiative is some real cognitive dissonance.
Starting another day of budget hearings, Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera, who tried to kill the city's Equitable Development Initiative last year, suggests that the program is failing to complete projects while embracing "ideology."
September 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This kind of rhetoric sure hits differently during Trump's second administration, something these councilmembers don't appear particularly attuned to. Saying you'll fight against the Trump administration while attacking the equitable development initiative is some real cognitive dissonance.
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“These are life and death requests"
Trump Appointees Roll Back Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws (Gift Article)
Interviews and internal documents show that signature civil rights protections in housing are being dismissed as ideologically driven and D.E.I. in disguise.
nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
“These are life and death requests"
Mayor Harrell released his proposed budget today. This budget maintains the same level of funding for tenant services as last year, a 40% cut from 2024, despite evictions reaching record highs.
September 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Mayor Harrell released his proposed budget today. This budget maintains the same level of funding for tenant services as last year, a 40% cut from 2024, despite evictions reaching record highs.
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I wrote a rant that addresses EVERY Seattle anti-housing "tree advocate" talking point I have ever seen.
It's long but honestly not THAT long lol. I will be very, VERY happy if 5 people read it.
Come be one of them :)
blog.moreparksmoreneighbors.org/page/anti-ho...
It's long but honestly not THAT long lol. I will be very, VERY happy if 5 people read it.
Come be one of them :)
blog.moreparksmoreneighbors.org/page/anti-ho...
Anti-housing, self-proclaimed "tree advocates" are missing the forest for the trees - or worse
“I have to wait HOW long?!”
One of the five neighborhood kids gathered around me threw their dirt-caked hands up in disbelief. They were gardening for the first time ever and simply refused to believe...
blog.moreparksmoreneighbors.org
September 8, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I wrote a rant that addresses EVERY Seattle anti-housing "tree advocate" talking point I have ever seen.
It's long but honestly not THAT long lol. I will be very, VERY happy if 5 people read it.
Come be one of them :)
blog.moreparksmoreneighbors.org/page/anti-ho...
It's long but honestly not THAT long lol. I will be very, VERY happy if 5 people read it.
Come be one of them :)
blog.moreparksmoreneighbors.org/page/anti-ho...
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Urgent!
🌳 🌲 We love trees. 🌳 🌲
And!
🚨 We want people to have lots of housing choices in Seattle.
Advocates focused solely on trees are prioritizing short term policies with ** harmful ** generational consequences. Please sign & share this action letter today. 🚨
⚠️
📧 actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...
And!
🚨 We want people to have lots of housing choices in Seattle.
Advocates focused solely on trees are prioritizing short term policies with ** harmful ** generational consequences. Please sign & share this action letter today. 🚨
⚠️
📧 actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...
Amendment 102 will not protect the urban canopy – and in fact may do the opposite
Seattle needs more affordable housing AND trees. Help us convince the Seattle City Council to do both by opposing Amendment 102, which makes new housing much more expensive and worsens existing inequi...
actionnetwork.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Urgent!
Join us Wed. for an evening of fun, food, & community with Seattle Solidarity Budget! A City's budget is reflective of its values. Last week, City Council voted to invest millions on dangerous surveillance. What could Seattle look like if the City invested in the things we need in order to thrive?
September 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Join us Wed. for an evening of fun, food, & community with Seattle Solidarity Budget! A City's budget is reflective of its values. Last week, City Council voted to invest millions on dangerous surveillance. What could Seattle look like if the City invested in the things we need in order to thrive?
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What do the Office of Civil Rights, Community Surveillance Working Group, Seattle Renters Commission, Community Police Commission, & over 60 community groups have in common?
All oppose the proposed expansion of CCTV & RTCC stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/o...
tinyurl.com/stop-cctv
All oppose the proposed expansion of CCTV & RTCC stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/o...
tinyurl.com/stop-cctv
No CCTV or RTCC Expansion
The city is seeking to expand its already massive surveillance network – and they are hoping you won’t notice. Surveillance is a powerful tool of social oppression and state violence. S…
tinyurl.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What do the Office of Civil Rights, Community Surveillance Working Group, Seattle Renters Commission, Community Police Commission, & over 60 community groups have in common?
All oppose the proposed expansion of CCTV & RTCC stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/o...
tinyurl.com/stop-cctv
All oppose the proposed expansion of CCTV & RTCC stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/o...
tinyurl.com/stop-cctv
🚨ACTION ALERT🚨
City Council will be voting on expanding mass surveillance today at 2pm! Testify in opposition in person at City Hall or remotely. See tinyurl.com/stop-CCTV for more info and talking points
City Council will be voting on expanding mass surveillance today at 2pm! Testify in opposition in person at City Hall or remotely. See tinyurl.com/stop-CCTV for more info and talking points
September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨ACTION ALERT🚨
City Council will be voting on expanding mass surveillance today at 2pm! Testify in opposition in person at City Hall or remotely. See tinyurl.com/stop-CCTV for more info and talking points
City Council will be voting on expanding mass surveillance today at 2pm! Testify in opposition in person at City Hall or remotely. See tinyurl.com/stop-CCTV for more info and talking points
🚨Email council@seattle.gov and tell them that you oppose this expansion!
The Seattle City Council will be voting on expanding mass surveillance on Tue. 9/9 at 2pm. The Seattle Renters' Commission urges the council to reject this expansion and protect renters’ privacy, autonomy, and safety.
See the full statement from the Commission here: www.seattle.gov/documents/Bo...
See the full statement from the Commission here: www.seattle.gov/documents/Bo...
August 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🚨Email council@seattle.gov and tell them that you oppose this expansion!
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NEW: Landlords are breaking the rent stabilization law and Attorney General Nick Brown is getting refunds. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/washing...
Washington Landlords Are Breaking The New Rent Stabilzation Law
Washington State landlords are trying to skirt the newly enacted rent stabilization law. In the first round of enforcement, Attorney General Nick Brown caught landlords with properties in 13 Washingto...
www.theburnerseattle.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
NEW: Landlords are breaking the rent stabilization law and Attorney General Nick Brown is getting refunds. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/washing...
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Mayor Harrell and the Seattle City Council defunded tenant services by 40% last year. We're barely hanging on by a thread, and as Kasey Burton from Tenant Law Center said about renters seeking legal assistance, "the need is bottomless."
WA promised tenants lawyers. Why are so many facing eviction alone?
Washington became the first state to guarantee attorneys for tenants facing eviction. But a surging number of cases threatens to undermine that promise.
Washington became the first state to guarantee attorneys for tenants facing eviction. But a surging number of cases threatens to undermine that promise.
'Represent yourself,' judge tells WA tenants facing eviction without an attorney
Washington became the first state to guarantee attorneys for tenants facing eviction. But a surging number of cases threatens to undermine that promise.
www.seattletimes.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Mayor Harrell and the Seattle City Council defunded tenant services by 40% last year. We're barely hanging on by a thread, and as Kasey Burton from Tenant Law Center said about renters seeking legal assistance, "the need is bottomless."
Mayor Harrell and the Seattle City Council defunded tenant services by 40% last year. We're barely hanging on by a thread, and as Kasey Burton from Tenant Law Center said about renters seeking legal assistance, "the need is bottomless."
WA promised tenants lawyers. Why are so many facing eviction alone?
Washington became the first state to guarantee attorneys for tenants facing eviction. But a surging number of cases threatens to undermine that promise.
Washington became the first state to guarantee attorneys for tenants facing eviction. But a surging number of cases threatens to undermine that promise.
'Represent yourself,' judge tells WA tenants facing eviction without an attorney
Washington became the first state to guarantee attorneys for tenants facing eviction. But a surging number of cases threatens to undermine that promise.
www.seattletimes.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Mayor Harrell and the Seattle City Council defunded tenant services by 40% last year. We're barely hanging on by a thread, and as Kasey Burton from Tenant Law Center said about renters seeking legal assistance, "the need is bottomless."
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Even Sound Transit knows it's BS to have a gigantic effectively-private golf course served by *two* light rail stations. We should do what they printed and change "Jackson" Golf Course to be the Thornton Creek Natural Area Park, with uses everyone can enjoy.
@jp4all.bsky.social
@jp4all.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Even Sound Transit knows it's BS to have a gigantic effectively-private golf course served by *two* light rail stations. We should do what they printed and change "Jackson" Golf Course to be the Thornton Creek Natural Area Park, with uses everyone can enjoy.
@jp4all.bsky.social
@jp4all.bsky.social