Chris Randels
@deutski.bsky.social
Transit & urbanism advocate; founder & director of Complete Streets Bellevue; democratic socialist; bi polyam furry; he/him
Working to inform & organize in Bellevue & Tacoma
Working to inform & organize in Bellevue & Tacoma
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"Ms. Wilson’s election is a Pacific Coast victory for progressive Democrats that matches Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York."
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Katie Wilson, a Political Newcomer, Is Elected Mayor in Seattle
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"Ms. Wilson’s election is a Pacific Coast victory for progressive Democrats that matches Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
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Honored to join with @transpochoices.bsky.social, @moveredmond.org, Tacoma on the Go!, and so many other partners to urge Sound Transit to #BuildTheDamnTrains!
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Honored to join with @transpochoices.bsky.social, @moveredmond.org, Tacoma on the Go!, and so many other partners to urge Sound Transit to #BuildTheDamnTrains!
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
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Today we stood by @transpochoices.bsky.social in support of their Build the Damn Train campaign. Together along w/ other regional transit leaders, we are asking for Sound Transit to deliver the vision of the voters. It’s about connecting people regionally w/ frequent & reliable transit!
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today we stood by @transpochoices.bsky.social in support of their Build the Damn Train campaign. Together along w/ other regional transit leaders, we are asking for Sound Transit to deliver the vision of the voters. It’s about connecting people regionally w/ frequent & reliable transit!
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becoming one of those pro-natalist freaks but from the perspective of "we can't let these people raise all the kids"
I think the belief by the powerful that "people will put up with many things if you are excellent at math" is incredibly revealing in terms of understanding How We Got Here
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
becoming one of those pro-natalist freaks but from the perspective of "we can't let these people raise all the kids"
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Another election update: progressive candidates Shilpa Prem and Jay Arnold have TAKEN THE LEAD in their races for the Kirkland City Council after previously being behind. So much for that reactionary anti-growth backlash in Kirkland.
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Another election update: progressive candidates Shilpa Prem and Jay Arnold have TAKEN THE LEAD in their races for the Kirkland City Council after previously being behind. So much for that reactionary anti-growth backlash in Kirkland.
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Game 5 of the ALDS has entered the 9,748th inning, the Sounders are in round 3,250 of their shootout and Katie Wilson leads the vote count for mayor by 91 votes. Seattle just doesn’t like knowing results.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Game 5 of the ALDS has entered the 9,748th inning, the Sounders are in round 3,250 of their shootout and Katie Wilson leads the vote count for mayor by 91 votes. Seattle just doesn’t like knowing results.
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Severance (of car parking in Paris)
May 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Severance (of car parking in Paris)
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It is too early to call the Mamdani administration a disappointment?
November 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It is too early to call the Mamdani administration a disappointment?
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Democratic-backed candidates ahead in early returns for this year’s Bellevue City Council races, with only one exception
King County's second largest city is likely to have a more progressive city council beginning in 2026, which will shake up city politics. Notably, longtime Councilmember Conrad…
King County's second largest city is likely to have a more progressive city council beginning in 2026, which will shake up city politics. Notably, longtime Councilmember Conrad…
Democratic-backed candidates ahead in early returns for this year’s Bellevue City Council races, with only one exception
King County's second largest city is likely to have a more progressive city council beginning in 2026, which will shake up city politics. Notably, longtime Councilmember Conrad Lee, who donated $50,000 to Donald Trump's inauguration, is losing his reelection bid.
www.nwprogressive.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Democratic-backed candidates ahead in early returns for this year’s Bellevue City Council races, with only one exception
King County's second largest city is likely to have a more progressive city council beginning in 2026, which will shake up city politics. Notably, longtime Councilmember Conrad…
King County's second largest city is likely to have a more progressive city council beginning in 2026, which will shake up city politics. Notably, longtime Councilmember Conrad…
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GET THE BROOM 🧹🧹
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
Another city where progressives did well tonight: Newcastle.
FINAL STEP COUNT: 475,499
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
GET THE BROOM 🧹🧹
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
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Zohran's success will hinge equally on what he is ABLE to do and how effectively he messages to voters when the federal govt of wealthy interests / police, etc in NYC deliberately sabotage things.
we've seen this shit in oregon with elites lining up to torpedo progressive measures
we've seen this shit in oregon with elites lining up to torpedo progressive measures
The full weight of western capitalism is about to laser focus on NYC. The robber barons failed to win and will panic. They will sabotage NYC because the system cannot allow Mamdani's term to be successful. They cannot allow people to believe things can be better. Your job now is to hold the line.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Zohran's success will hinge equally on what he is ABLE to do and how effectively he messages to voters when the federal govt of wealthy interests / police, etc in NYC deliberately sabotage things.
we've seen this shit in oregon with elites lining up to torpedo progressive measures
we've seen this shit in oregon with elites lining up to torpedo progressive measures
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In Bellevue, Conrad Lee, who has been in office since the mid-1990s, is set to be defeated by Naren Briar despite bringing out the big guns about how single family zoning is "under attack."
And more pro-housing Vishal Bhargava is also set to keep his seat.
And more pro-housing Vishal Bhargava is also set to keep his seat.
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
In Bellevue, Conrad Lee, who has been in office since the mid-1990s, is set to be defeated by Naren Briar despite bringing out the big guns about how single family zoning is "under attack."
And more pro-housing Vishal Bhargava is also set to keep his seat.
And more pro-housing Vishal Bhargava is also set to keep his seat.
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With the win, sounders will play at least 50 games. It’s the first time they’ve reached that mark.
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
With the win, sounders will play at least 50 games. It’s the first time they’ve reached that mark.
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Out here in Cal Anderson Park ready to take food donations for the SNAP to Action Food Drive! It sure is raining so come on out and make it worthwhile!
November 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Out here in Cal Anderson Park ready to take food donations for the SNAP to Action Food Drive! It sure is raining so come on out and make it worthwhile!
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It's happening! Already a lot of food donations. Love you, Seattle!
November 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It's happening! Already a lot of food donations. Love you, Seattle!
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🚨 BREAKING: A federal court just BLOCKED the Trump-Vance administration from cutting food assistance for 42 million people.
Hunger will not be used as a political weapon.
This is a major win for workers and families who rely on SNAP.
When we fight together, we win together.💜
Hunger will not be used as a political weapon.
This is a major win for workers and families who rely on SNAP.
When we fight together, we win together.💜
🚨 The Trump-Vance administration is cutting off food assistance for 42 million people, even though funds are available. Ending SNAP isn’t fiscal policy; it’s cruelty. They’re using hunger as a political weapon and we’re suing to stop this unlawful and immoral act. seiu.co/49pAeQ4
STATEMENTS: Nationwide Coalition Sues to Protect Food Security for Millions as Trump-Vance Administration Refuses to Use Available Funds - Democracy Forward
seiu.co
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🚨 BREAKING: A federal court just BLOCKED the Trump-Vance administration from cutting food assistance for 42 million people.
Hunger will not be used as a political weapon.
This is a major win for workers and families who rely on SNAP.
When we fight together, we win together.💜
Hunger will not be used as a political weapon.
This is a major win for workers and families who rely on SNAP.
When we fight together, we win together.💜
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News: Mayor Lisa Brown's office (@mayorspokane.bsky.social) is proposing a new tax of 12% on gross receipts from commercial parking across Spokane, as a way to encourage new housing development.
Right now, more than 30% of downtown's land area is parking, and it maxes out at 56% occupancy.
Right now, more than 30% of downtown's land area is parking, and it maxes out at 56% occupancy.
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
News: Mayor Lisa Brown's office (@mayorspokane.bsky.social) is proposing a new tax of 12% on gross receipts from commercial parking across Spokane, as a way to encourage new housing development.
Right now, more than 30% of downtown's land area is parking, and it maxes out at 56% occupancy.
Right now, more than 30% of downtown's land area is parking, and it maxes out at 56% occupancy.
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hope my costume isn’t TOO spooky, but went with the scariest thing to see on a train platform!!! 😱
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
hope my costume isn’t TOO spooky, but went with the scariest thing to see on a train platform!!! 😱
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and they were roommates
October 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
and they were roommates
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Speaking of new stadiums, it’s probably not a good sign that fully one-third of your fans say they “stop attending games” if you move and and 25% more say they’d go less often.
October 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Speaking of new stadiums, it’s probably not a good sign that fully one-third of your fans say they “stop attending games” if you move and and 25% more say they’d go less often.
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Today I'm calling on @governorferguson.bsky.social to declare a state of emergency: the expiration of SNAP benefits for nearly one million Washingtonians will be a disaster for the health of many, and for the economic health of the state. We must join other state governments and act swiftly.
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today I'm calling on @governorferguson.bsky.social to declare a state of emergency: the expiration of SNAP benefits for nearly one million Washingtonians will be a disaster for the health of many, and for the economic health of the state. We must join other state governments and act swiftly.
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I'm organizing a Seattle food drive to help folks hit by the halt to SNAP benefits. We could really use some volunteers to help deliver food boxes if we get a big response. DM me if interested.
Let's help those hurt by the halting of SNAP food aid benefits. We'll be collecting non-perishable food and encouraging folks to donate to the Rainier Valley Bank on Saturday, Nov 1 noon - 3 pm at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle. DM me if you'd like to volunteer. cascadiademocratic.org/event/snap-t...
October 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I'm organizing a Seattle food drive to help folks hit by the halt to SNAP benefits. We could really use some volunteers to help deliver food boxes if we get a big response. DM me if interested.
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Today through Election Day (Tuesday, November 4th), people in Seattle can get two free 30-minute rides on a Lime bike or scooter. It's part of the company's Lime to the Polls campaign. Use code "VOTE2025"
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Today through Election Day (Tuesday, November 4th), people in Seattle can get two free 30-minute rides on a Lime bike or scooter. It's part of the company's Lime to the Polls campaign. Use code "VOTE2025"
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...