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Gov. Ferguson Backs Millionaire Tax After Ghost of Christmas Future Shows Him Losing In 2028 If He Doesn’t: tinyurl.com/ye25s9zp
December 24, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Gov. Ferguson Backs Millionaire Tax After Ghost of Christmas Future Shows Him Losing In 2028 If He Doesn’t: tinyurl.com/ye25s9zp
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Tire Runoff Delicious, ‘But I Know It’s Bad For Me,’ Says Local Salmon: tinyurl.com/3znnjbp2
December 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Tire Runoff Delicious, ‘But I Know It’s Bad For Me,’ Says Local Salmon: tinyurl.com/3znnjbp2
Shout out to a member of our steering committee, @scott-berkley.bsky.social who conceived the Green Density Bonus which allows “up to ten units if the developer preserves trees or adds green landscaping features, like bioswales and green roofs”
Seattle City Council Approves Eight-Unit Apartment Buildings Everywhere
The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
publicola.com/2025/12/18/c...
The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
publicola.com/2025/12/18/c...
City Approves Eight-Unit Apartment Buildings Everywhere in Seattle - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett Maybe calling them “stacked flats,” rather than “apartments,” was a stroke of genius. On Tuesday, the…
publicola.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Shout out to a member of our steering committee, @scott-berkley.bsky.social who conceived the Green Density Bonus which allows “up to ten units if the developer preserves trees or adds green landscaping features, like bioswales and green roofs”
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It took 7 years but we legalized 4 floors and corner stores everywhere in Seattle!
Seattle City Council Approves Eight-Unit Apartment Buildings Everywhere
The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
publicola.com/2025/12/18/c...
The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
publicola.com/2025/12/18/c...
City Approves Eight-Unit Apartment Buildings Everywhere in Seattle - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett Maybe calling them “stacked flats,” rather than “apartments,” was a stroke of genius. On Tuesday, the…
publicola.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It took 7 years but we legalized 4 floors and corner stores everywhere in Seattle!
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NEWS: Katie Wilson will swap out current interim SDOT Director Adiam Emery for a new interim Director in Angela Brady, who currently serves as head of the Office of the Waterfront and Sound Transit. A search for a permanent Director is expected next year.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/k...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/k...
Katie Wilson Taps Angela Brady as Interim SDOT Director » The Urbanist
# Waterfront revamp veteran Angela Brady is taking over as Seattle's transportation department head, replacing Adiam Emery, who previously served as one of Bruce Harrell's deputy mayors. The Wilson Ad...
www.theurbanist.org
December 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NEWS: Katie Wilson will swap out current interim SDOT Director Adiam Emery for a new interim Director in Angela Brady, who currently serves as head of the Office of the Waterfront and Sound Transit. A search for a permanent Director is expected next year.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/k...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/k...
“Emery developed a reputation for in-the-box thinking around traffic engineering that is somewhat out-of-step with Wilson’s vision for a less car-oriented transportation system.”
NEWS: Katie Wilson will swap out current interim SDOT Director Adiam Emery for a new interim Director in Angela Brady, who currently serves as head of the Office of the Waterfront and Sound Transit. A search for a permanent Director is expected next year.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/k...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/k...
Katie Wilson Taps Angela Brady as Interim SDOT Director » The Urbanist
# Waterfront revamp veteran Angela Brady is taking over as Seattle's transportation department head, replacing Adiam Emery, who previously served as one of Bruce Harrell's deputy mayors. The Wilson Ad...
www.theurbanist.org
December 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“Emery developed a reputation for in-the-box thinking around traffic engineering that is somewhat out-of-step with Wilson’s vision for a less car-oriented transportation system.”
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NEW: Mayor-elect Katie Wilson has chosen Angela Brady, director of the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, as head of the Seattle Department of Transportation. Brady will replace Adiam Emery, former mayor Bruce Harrell's SDOT director and his former deputy mayor.
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
NEW: Mayor-elect Katie Wilson has chosen Angela Brady, director of the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, as head of the Seattle Department of Transportation. Brady will replace Adiam Emery, former mayor Bruce Harrell's SDOT director and his former deputy mayor.
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The adoption of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, nearly one year late under a state-imposed deadline, is setting up much bigger debate over where additional housing density will be allowed in the city.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/s...
Seattle OKs New Growth Plan, but Biggest Zoning Battles Lie Ahead » The Urbanist
# The adoption of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, nearly one year late under a state-imposed deadline, is setting up much bigger debate over where additional housing density will be allowed in the cit...
www.theurbanist.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The adoption of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, nearly one year late under a state-imposed deadline, is setting up much bigger debate over where additional housing density will be allowed in the city.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/17/s...
This is possibly the catalyst for us to adopt frequent transit to/from our mountain communities.
Ski season is gonna be a mess (if it happens)
December 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This is possibly the catalyst for us to adopt frequent transit to/from our mountain communities.
Social Housing at Talaris when?!?!
The Talaris property in Seattle has been the subject of debate over how it should be developed for decades.
Seattle may force owner of rare open space to sell
www.seattletimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Social Housing at Talaris when?!?!
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I was thrilled to meet with Mayor Michelle Wu (@mayorwu.boston.gov) today at Boston City Hall. I can't think of anyone better to learn from about what it takes to be an effective, progressive big-city mayor.
December 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I was thrilled to meet with Mayor Michelle Wu (@mayorwu.boston.gov) today at Boston City Hall. I can't think of anyone better to learn from about what it takes to be an effective, progressive big-city mayor.
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HAPPENING NOW: A group of protesters have reportedly taken over the intersection on Beacon Hill where someone on a bike was killed by a hit-and-run driver early this morning.
I'm not on the scene yet, but was sent this photo from Beacon Avenue and Stevens Street.
I'm not on the scene yet, but was sent this photo from Beacon Avenue and Stevens Street.
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
HAPPENING NOW: A group of protesters have reportedly taken over the intersection on Beacon Hill where someone on a bike was killed by a hit-and-run driver early this morning.
I'm not on the scene yet, but was sent this photo from Beacon Avenue and Stevens Street.
I'm not on the scene yet, but was sent this photo from Beacon Avenue and Stevens Street.
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NEW STORY // Op-Ed: It’s Time to Imagine a Safer, More Connected Rainier Avenue
Op-Ed by Anna Zivarts (@nondriver.bsky.social) via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/14/o...
Op-Ed by Anna Zivarts (@nondriver.bsky.social) via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/14/o...
Op-Ed: It’s Time to Imagine a Safer, More Connected Rainier Avenue » The Urbanist
# Rainier Avenue has too many cars traveling at dangerous speeds, but conventional planning practices make it hard to change that and design a future where Rainier Avenue thrives. Let's stop making ha...
www.theurbanist.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
NEW STORY // Op-Ed: It’s Time to Imagine a Safer, More Connected Rainier Avenue
Op-Ed by Anna Zivarts (@nondriver.bsky.social) via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/14/o...
Op-Ed by Anna Zivarts (@nondriver.bsky.social) via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/14/o...
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After three years and nine months, today was my last day working as a staff reporter for @realchangenews.org.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
After three years and nine months, today was my last day working as a staff reporter for @realchangenews.org.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.
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Want to up the digital security of communities you work with? Apply to be a part of EFF’s limited Trainer Workshop series, where over the course of four weekly sessions, we’ll prepare you and like-minded organizers to hold your own digital security trainings. Deadline 12/18. eff.org/TrainerSerie...
December 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Want to up the digital security of communities you work with? Apply to be a part of EFF’s limited Trainer Workshop series, where over the course of four weekly sessions, we’ll prepare you and like-minded organizers to hold your own digital security trainings. Deadline 12/18. eff.org/TrainerSerie...
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My bill - HB 2089, the Wildfire Alleviation Support Act - would restore this funding by ending a tax break for big banks.
It’s time to meet the climate crisis at the scale that it exists.
It’s time to meet the climate crisis at the scale that it exists.
December 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM
My bill - HB 2089, the Wildfire Alleviation Support Act - would restore this funding by ending a tax break for big banks.
It’s time to meet the climate crisis at the scale that it exists.
It’s time to meet the climate crisis at the scale that it exists.
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As of Dec 1, we're now getting charged a 10 percent sales tax on after school activities fees at the public school. Can't we just tax tech worker salaries already?
December 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
As of Dec 1, we're now getting charged a 10 percent sales tax on after school activities fees at the public school. Can't we just tax tech worker salaries already?
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As always, if you're a Washingtonian in the tech industry that would like to get more involved with moving our tax policies in the right direction, you should check out our website, where you can learn more about our goals, fill out an interest form, and reach out directly through our email address!
December 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
As always, if you're a Washingtonian in the tech industry that would like to get more involved with moving our tax policies in the right direction, you should check out our website, where you can learn more about our goals, fill out an interest form, and reach out directly through our email address!
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Between Moore and Hollingsworth, looks like you can simply lie on the campaign trail about your positions.
December 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Between Moore and Hollingsworth, looks like you can simply lie on the campaign trail about your positions.
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Excellent food? ✅
Fun people? ✅
TRU merch store IRL? ✅
A certain Mayor-elect? 👀 👀 👀
givebutter.com/Z0191M
Fun people? ✅
TRU merch store IRL? ✅
A certain Mayor-elect? 👀 👀 👀
givebutter.com/Z0191M
December 10, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Excellent food? ✅
Fun people? ✅
TRU merch store IRL? ✅
A certain Mayor-elect? 👀 👀 👀
givebutter.com/Z0191M
Fun people? ✅
TRU merch store IRL? ✅
A certain Mayor-elect? 👀 👀 👀
givebutter.com/Z0191M
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Couple Hikes Mount Si to Train for Townhome Stairs: tinyurl.com/4a7f2yt2
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Couple Hikes Mount Si to Train for Townhome Stairs: tinyurl.com/4a7f2yt2
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"Police officers carry the state's authority to use deadly force....
Nothing about this solemn authority is routine or standard.
This authority to use force and potentially take a life requires a stronger set of oversight, not oversight designed to collapse during negotiations."
Nothing about this solemn authority is routine or standard.
This authority to use force and potentially take a life requires a stronger set of oversight, not oversight designed to collapse during negotiations."
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"Police officers carry the state's authority to use deadly force....
Nothing about this solemn authority is routine or standard.
This authority to use force and potentially take a life requires a stronger set of oversight, not oversight designed to collapse during negotiations."
Nothing about this solemn authority is routine or standard.
This authority to use force and potentially take a life requires a stronger set of oversight, not oversight designed to collapse during negotiations."
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I also went back and looked at Joy Hollingsworth’s answers to Hacks & Wonks Lightning Round questions about what she would or wouldn’t support in a SPOG contract:
![[00:05:58] Crystal Fincher: Do you oppose a SPOG contract that doesn't give the Office of Police Accountability and the Office of the Inspector General subpoena power?
[00:06:08] Joy Hollingsworth: Yes.
[00:06:10] Crystal Fincher: Do you oppose a SPOG contract that doesn't remove limitations as to how many of OPA's investigators must be sworn versus civilian?
[00:06:19] Joy Hollingsworth: Yes.
[00:06:20] Crystal Fincher: Do you oppose a SPOG contract that impedes the ability of the City to move police funding to public safety alternatives?
[00:06:29] Joy Hollingsworth: Maybe.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cf7f6n5ypoqzsxofbti645r6/bafkreif5g7hlgajxpe3elhbeayhlwukeuhczd2wnklhbyukvcbkjo4fszi@jpeg)
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I also went back and looked at Joy Hollingsworth’s answers to Hacks & Wonks Lightning Round questions about what she would or wouldn’t support in a SPOG contract: