Seattle New Liberals
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Seattle/Puget Sound chapter of @cnliberalism.org
Open markets, transit, legalize housing, civil rights, open borders. #BuildingsArePeopleToo
Open markets, transit, legalize housing, civil rights, open borders. #BuildingsArePeopleToo
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I’m against, but more because it’s insane to subject your agency to such ridiculous interest payments for that long of a period.
A small group is set to testify shortly on a bill that would let Sound Transit issue 75 year bonds. On the pro side: Dow Constantine and ST finance head Victoria Wassmer, along with Transportation Choices Coalition.
Against: Washington Policy Center & "Washington Citizens Against Unfair Taxes"
Against: Washington Policy Center & "Washington Citizens Against Unfair Taxes"
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 AM
I’m against, but more because it’s insane to subject your agency to such ridiculous interest payments for that long of a period.
Washington is the ONLY state to have both senators with A+ grades in the 2026 Senate Tariff & Trade Response Index.
Way to go @cantwell.senate.gov and @murray.senate.gov!!
cnliberalism.org/senate-tarif...
Way to go @cantwell.senate.gov and @murray.senate.gov!!
cnliberalism.org/senate-tarif...
January 20, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Washington is the ONLY state to have both senators with A+ grades in the 2026 Senate Tariff & Trade Response Index.
Way to go @cantwell.senate.gov and @murray.senate.gov!!
cnliberalism.org/senate-tarif...
Way to go @cantwell.senate.gov and @murray.senate.gov!!
cnliberalism.org/senate-tarif...
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🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨
#SB5928, the bill in #waleg that risks causing massive increases in homeowners’ and renters’ insurance under the guise of wildfire preparedness, is set for a possible committee vote on Wednesday.
Please send your legislators a note opposing the bill!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5928
#SB5928, the bill in #waleg that risks causing massive increases in homeowners’ and renters’ insurance under the guise of wildfire preparedness, is set for a possible committee vote on Wednesday.
Please send your legislators a note opposing the bill!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5928
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app.leg.wa.gov
January 18, 2026 at 10:58 PM
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨
#SB5928, the bill in #waleg that risks causing massive increases in homeowners’ and renters’ insurance under the guise of wildfire preparedness, is set for a possible committee vote on Wednesday.
Please send your legislators a note opposing the bill!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5928
#SB5928, the bill in #waleg that risks causing massive increases in homeowners’ and renters’ insurance under the guise of wildfire preparedness, is set for a possible committee vote on Wednesday.
Please send your legislators a note opposing the bill!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5928
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HB2331 - 26 WA Dems accidentally propose outlawing all manufacturing in Washington State by requiring anything that makes anything to psychically know if you’re going to make a gun with it, punishable by imprisonment of employees of businesses that make equipment. 🤦🏽♂️
We are on the dumbest timeline.
We are on the dumbest timeline.
January 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
HB2331 - 26 WA Dems accidentally propose outlawing all manufacturing in Washington State by requiring anything that makes anything to psychically know if you’re going to make a gun with it, punishable by imprisonment of employees of businesses that make equipment. 🤦🏽♂️
We are on the dumbest timeline.
We are on the dumbest timeline.
MGP is the only Dem who can win the 3rd district. Any alternative to the left cedes the district to Republicans.
Stop trying to make Marie Gluesenkamp Perez a thing
Opinion | This Rural Congresswoman Thinks Democrats Have Lost Their Minds. She Has a Point.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:27 AM
MGP is the only Dem who can win the 3rd district. Any alternative to the left cedes the district to Republicans.
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One way to make the Ballard Link cheaper to end nonsense like this
Seattle Fire Code has its own provisions for fixed guideway transit which are more restrictive than NFPA 130
For example, it doesn't allow escalators & elevators to count toward egress capacity under any circumstance, and enclosed emergency exists must provide at least 50% of egress capacity
For example, it doesn't allow escalators & elevators to count toward egress capacity under any circumstance, and enclosed emergency exists must provide at least 50% of egress capacity
January 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM
One way to make the Ballard Link cheaper to end nonsense like this
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If Jerome Powell has million fans, then I'm one of them.
If Jerome Powell has one fan, then I'm THAT ONE.
If Jerome Powell has no fans, that means I'm dead.
If the world is against Jerome Powell I’m against the entire world
If Jerome Powell has one fan, then I'm THAT ONE.
If Jerome Powell has no fans, that means I'm dead.
If the world is against Jerome Powell I’m against the entire world
January 12, 2026 at 3:37 AM
If Jerome Powell has million fans, then I'm one of them.
If Jerome Powell has one fan, then I'm THAT ONE.
If Jerome Powell has no fans, that means I'm dead.
If the world is against Jerome Powell I’m against the entire world
If Jerome Powell has one fan, then I'm THAT ONE.
If Jerome Powell has no fans, that means I'm dead.
If the world is against Jerome Powell I’m against the entire world
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🚨 A bill has been pre-filed in #waleg that would require the state building code council to legalize scissor stairs for more residential buildings. 🚨
#HB2228 is sponsored by Reps. Zahn and Duerr.
More info: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
#HB2228 is sponsored by Reps. Zahn and Duerr.
More info: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
🚨 A bill has been pre-filed in #waleg that would require the state building code council to legalize scissor stairs for more residential buildings. 🚨
#HB2228 is sponsored by Reps. Zahn and Duerr.
More info: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
#HB2228 is sponsored by Reps. Zahn and Duerr.
More info: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
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MHA is just a really small part of office of housing funds. It wouldn’t be a big deal to get rid of it entirely.
December 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
MHA is just a really small part of office of housing funds. It wouldn’t be a big deal to get rid of it entirely.
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Was this the plan all along?
December 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Was this the plan all along?
Alternative 4 with additional bus priority would probably be best. It shrinks traffic queues by getting cars to lane select earlier on and reduces the number of intersections.
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Alternative 4 with additional bus priority would probably be best. It shrinks traffic queues by getting cars to lane select earlier on and reduces the number of intersections.
Every other airport in the country has politely aggressive staff controlling traffic in the loading zones. There's no reason for SeaTac to be the exception.
The SeaTac car camping would not fly at any other airport I regularly go to.
November 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Every other airport in the country has politely aggressive staff controlling traffic in the loading zones. There's no reason for SeaTac to be the exception.
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Really pleased to see Brian Surratt, the CEO of Greater Seattle Partners, and Andres Mantilla of Uncommon Bridges, on this list.
This shows Katie Wilson understands the critical importance of economic development in achieving more equitable outcomes in housing, transportation, and cost of living.
This shows Katie Wilson understands the critical importance of economic development in achieving more equitable outcomes in housing, transportation, and cost of living.
Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson announces her transition team, which includes a couple Seattle City Hall veterans, business, labor, and community leaders.
@komonews
@komonews
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Really pleased to see Brian Surratt, the CEO of Greater Seattle Partners, and Andres Mantilla of Uncommon Bridges, on this list.
This shows Katie Wilson understands the critical importance of economic development in achieving more equitable outcomes in housing, transportation, and cost of living.
This shows Katie Wilson understands the critical importance of economic development in achieving more equitable outcomes in housing, transportation, and cost of living.
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Republicans criticisms of vote-by-mail counting timelines, while often levied in bad faith, ask good questions that we need to better address.
Why should it take two weeks to count votes, aside from the ones that trickle in after the postmark deadline? What would it take to speed up the process?
Why should it take two weeks to count votes, aside from the ones that trickle in after the postmark deadline? What would it take to speed up the process?
Seattle politics nerds explaining the next week of ballot counting
a man is writing on a whiteboard with the words it 's simple math written below him
Alt: a man is writing on a whiteboard with the words it 's simple math written below him
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Republicans criticisms of vote-by-mail counting timelines, while often levied in bad faith, ask good questions that we need to better address.
Why should it take two weeks to count votes, aside from the ones that trickle in after the postmark deadline? What would it take to speed up the process?
Why should it take two weeks to count votes, aside from the ones that trickle in after the postmark deadline? What would it take to speed up the process?
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Waymos are cool btw!
Just saw my first Waymo on Queen Anne.
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Waymos are cool btw!
Seattle passed out of committee one of the strongest middle housing rule sets in the country, here's a breakdown of the changes that will supercharge housing production 🧵
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Seattle passed out of committee one of the strongest middle housing rule sets in the country, here's a breakdown of the changes that will supercharge housing production 🧵
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
All tenants in market rate housing will benefit greatly from the changes thanks to the improved feasibility. The best thing for affordable housing is to maximize housing production, freeing up naturally affordable housing down the chain.
It's why the most YIMBY CM, AMR, supports these changes
It's why the most YIMBY CM, AMR, supports these changes
NEW // Seattle Poised to Overhaul MFTE Housing Affordability Program, Despite Tenant Concerns
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/09/s...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/09/s...
Seattle Poised to Overhaul MFTE Housing Affordability Program, Despite Tenant Concerns » The Urbanist
# The Seattle City Council is set to greenlight a new iteration of the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program with higher allowed rents and rent hikes. The program trades a property tax break for se...
www.theurbanist.org
October 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
All tenants in market rate housing will benefit greatly from the changes thanks to the improved feasibility. The best thing for affordable housing is to maximize housing production, freeing up naturally affordable housing down the chain.
It's why the most YIMBY CM, AMR, supports these changes
It's why the most YIMBY CM, AMR, supports these changes
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Dems really need to fix permitting so that we can actually build stuff while we are in charge and prevent this bullshit from happening
SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
Esmeralda 7 Solar Project Has Been Canceled, BLM Says
It would have delivered a gargantuan 6.2 gigawatts of power.
heatmap.news
October 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Dems really need to fix permitting so that we can actually build stuff while we are in charge and prevent this bullshit from happening
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Something that really frustrates me about this conversation is that urbanists constantly beat the drum on safety (accurately, FWIW - transit is very safe), but fail to miss the point that security like this makes many people feel safer and likely boosts ridership. Feeling safe is just as important..
Buses, unlike rail, are diffuse. There are 100s of them operating across the county from early in the morning until late at night. So it would be nice to have some evidence that distributing a couple hundred security guards across the system makes people "safer" before investing additional millions.
October 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Something that really frustrates me about this conversation is that urbanists constantly beat the drum on safety (accurately, FWIW - transit is very safe), but fail to miss the point that security like this makes many people feel safer and likely boosts ridership. Feeling safe is just as important..
You don't hate the Fire Marshal enough
NEW // Fire Marshals Target Backyard Cottages with Proposal for Wider Pathway Requirements
By Andew Engelson
via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/07/f...
By Andew Engelson
via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/07/f...
Fire Marshals Target Backyard Cottages with Proposal for Wider Pathway Requirements » The Urbanist
# The Washington Association of Fire Marshals is proposing changes to Washington state building code that would require five-foot wide access path to accessory dwelling units, but builders paint the r...
www.theurbanist.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
You don't hate the Fire Marshal enough
Calling all UW students!
If you would like to be involved with our new RSO, DM us!
(Or email us at seattlenewliberals@gmail.com)
If you would like to be involved with our new RSO, DM us!
(Or email us at seattlenewliberals@gmail.com)
October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Calling all UW students!
If you would like to be involved with our new RSO, DM us!
(Or email us at seattlenewliberals@gmail.com)
If you would like to be involved with our new RSO, DM us!
(Or email us at seattlenewliberals@gmail.com)
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Finally Seattle's budget invests tackling our biggest transportation issue: too many agua fresca and mango vendors on our street corners
September 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Finally Seattle's budget invests tackling our biggest transportation issue: too many agua fresca and mango vendors on our street corners
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UPDATE: I got this reply from CM Solomon's staff regarding his absence for yesterday's votes. He was at a previously-scheduled conference in Vancouver, WA:
September 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
UPDATE: I got this reply from CM Solomon's staff regarding his absence for yesterday's votes. He was at a previously-scheduled conference in Vancouver, WA:
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Yay! Green stacked flat bonus (amendment 91) passed! This version is important because it rewards both preserving existing trees *and* adding new trees and green space to lots that don't yet have enough to preserve.
Committee voted down Strauss' tree-only amendment, and then approved Nelson's alternative that gives a density bonus to stacked flats for developers that either retain trees or achieve a green factor.
September 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Yay! Green stacked flat bonus (amendment 91) passed! This version is important because it rewards both preserving existing trees *and* adding new trees and green space to lots that don't yet have enough to preserve.
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If you can't make it to City Hall, the best thing you can do is write a personalized letter to council explaining how more housing would improve your life.
City inboxes are filled with thoughtfully typed out NIMBY letters and we need to show them the other side. Resources below.
City inboxes are filled with thoughtfully typed out NIMBY letters and we need to show them the other side. Resources below.
Seattle's long in-person public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan has officially kicked off.
First comments were from @ceceliablack.bsky.social: "As you're going through this Comp Plan, I would really hope you ask yourself what you would do if you were disabled tomorrow and you couldn't drive."
First comments were from @ceceliablack.bsky.social: "As you're going through this Comp Plan, I would really hope you ask yourself what you would do if you were disabled tomorrow and you couldn't drive."
September 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
If you can't make it to City Hall, the best thing you can do is write a personalized letter to council explaining how more housing would improve your life.
City inboxes are filled with thoughtfully typed out NIMBY letters and we need to show them the other side. Resources below.
City inboxes are filled with thoughtfully typed out NIMBY letters and we need to show them the other side. Resources below.