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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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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
Three people stand inside the lobby outside of Council chambers holding handmade protest signs. One person on the left holds a pink sign reading “TENANTS SERVICES SAVES LIVES.” The person in the center wears a cap and holds the same sign. The person on the right raises a fist and holds a white poster that says “Tenant services = better living conditions for tenants!” in colorful marker with starbursts. Large yellow text at the top reads “Save Tenant Services!” Below them, purple text lists “Thursday, November 6th — 1 PM (remote) and 5 PM (in person).” At the bottom, yellow text urges people to testify in support of fully restoring funding for tenant services at the final Seattle City Council budget hearing.
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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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!
A handmade puppet display shows six sock puppets styled as Seattle City Councilmembers, seated behind a wooden bench-like structure. Each puppet has a nameplate in front of it. From left to right: “Kettle, District 7” with a white sock puppet wearing a blue tie and pink knitted hat; “Rivera, District 4” with a puppet that has long dark yarn hair and a red mouth; “Nelson, Position 9” with a green puppet with long blond yarn hair and patterned dress; “Saka, District 1” is has a label but is notably missing; “Strauss, District 6” is a pink worm puppet with big blue eyes and curly brown yarn hair; and “Juarez, District 5” is a gray puppet with glasses, pearl earrings, gray hair, and a black-and-white patterned dress, frowning. The display is set outdoors against a textured wall.
October 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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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?
A whimsical soft green and red wavy checkerboard background with the Solidarity Budget logo at the top center. Text underneath reads: Join us from 5-8 pm on Wednesday September 17th at Jefferson Park picnic shelter #3 for our Roundtable 2025 event. One part strategic planning, one part community building, and one-part kick off of the budget season. Four floating white rounded shapes on both sides of the main text contain short statements in red text emphasizing aspects of the event: “Food!” “Family Friendly!” “We Keep Us Safe!” and “Lovely Humans!” smaller green text toward the bottom of the slide gives accessibility information and reads: Bus #36 arrives every 10 min (1 transfer from the light rail). Outdoor event with cover & chairs. ADA accessible bathroom available. High quality masks (KN95+) will be provided and are strongly encouraged when not eating/drinking*. A light border with curved edges goes around the entire post with the address www.seattlesolidaritybudget.com overlapping the border at the bottom center.
September 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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🚨ACTION ALERT🚨
Landlords have been colluding using RealPage to drive up rent prices. Tue 6/24 at 2pm, tell Seattle City Council to support the bill banning algorithmic rent pricing! Give public comment in person at Seattle City Hall or testify remotely: www.seattle.gov/council/comm...
Cartoon drawing by Sako Asko cropped to show two panels. In the top panel, a face appears to be desperately crying for help while barely above water, with text added over original graphic that says “LANDLORDS LEARNING THAT SEATTLE MIGHT BAN ALGORITHMIC RENT PRICING.” In the bottom panel, it’s revealed the person is actually sitting comfortably in shallow water, highlighting the performative distress of landlords who are still profiting from hoarding housing.
June 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Today at 2pm is the second hearing and possible vote about the bill to weaken Seattle's Ethics Code by letting elected officials vote on issues they stand to benefit from.

Testify in opposition in person or remotely!

Here is a guide with some talking points: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Image showing a cartoon-style illustration of Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore’s head on a drawn body, holding a giant red pencil. She is standing in a council chamber, appearing to write on a large document labeled “Seattle City Council Ethics Codes.” The document is stamped “REVISED” in red and includes the handwritten phrase “For personal gain.”
May 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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This Thursday at 2pm is the 2nd hearing/potential vote in committee about a bill that would weaken Seattle's Ethics Code, allowing councilmembers to vote on things that directly affect their interests. This is a betrayal of public trust and opens the door to corruption. linktr.ee/SeaRapidResp...
Black and white protest flyer with bold, stylized graphics. Large text at the top reads, “On May 22, tell City Council: PROTECT OUR ETHICS CODE! NO TO CORRUPTION!” Below, an illustration shows two smiling councilmembers tearing up a paper labeled “Seattle Ethics Code.” To the right, text reads: “City Council is planning to rewrite ethics rules so that the landlords on council can vote to TAKE AWAY YOUR RENTER PROTECTIONS (Under current rules, councilmembers with financial conflicts of interest must recuse themselves.)” Bold text at the bottom says: “ON THURSDAY, MAY 22nd come to City Hall and tell them DON’T CHANGE THE RULES!” Address: 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Note at the bottom: “Meet at 1 PM for briefing and sign making. Committee meeting starts at 2 PM.
May 21, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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💥Meeting tonight!💥
5/8, 6:30–8PM on Zoom
The Seattle Renter Organizing Council will be planning our next steps and assigning roles to fight back against the proposed ethics code change that would allow the landlords on council to vote on renter protection rollbacks. Join us!

beseattle.org/SROC-RSVP
Three people stand outside Council Chambers holding protest signs opposing changes to Seattle’s ethics code. The person on the left holds a sign that says “NO ETHICS = NO TRUST.” The person on the right holds a sign that reads “PUBLIC OFFICE IS NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN.” Between them, a third person holds a bright blue sign that says “MORE ETHICS, NOT MOORE ETHICS.” Behind them is a glass wall and metal paneling, with councilmembers visible in the background.
May 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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💥TODAY!💥
Housing justice isn’t just about rent—it’s about power, dignity, and tearing down a system that creates scarcity to keep us in line.

Build tenant power with us today at 12-2pm at El Centro de la Raza (Rm 107). Easily accessible by public transportation!

🎟️ Tickets: beseattle.org/April12
A promotional graphic for an event titled “Housing Justice Is… A panel and fundraiser to build tenant power with Be:Seattle.” The event is sponsored by Seattle Democratic Socialists of America. The graphic features five speakers in individual photos with colored borders: Tracy Rosenthal (Keynote Speaker + Panelist), labeled as the co-author of Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End the Housing Crisis Renaissance (Moderator) Amy Sundberg (Panelist) Julissa Sánchez (Panelist) Tye Reed (Panelist) Event details at the bottom: Date and time: Saturday, April 12th from 12–2 PM Location: El Centro de La Raza Tickets: beseattle.org/April12 Suggested donation: $20–$250 The background is black with white splatters and textures. The Be:Seattle logo and a raised fist inside a house icon appear under the title.
April 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Take 30 seconds to sign in PRO for rent stabilization (EHB 1217)! The bill passed out of the Senate Housing Committee so this is a NEW ACTION for Senate Ways & Means. Landlords are dumping $$$ into killing it. We need a strong showing of support to push it through!

app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
A bold graphic with a red-orange textured background announces an action alert from Be:Seattle. Large yellow text at the top says "ACTION ALERT," followed by "Sign in PRO for rent stabilization (again!)" in black and pink text. On the left, a black-and-white cutout of a person with glasses holds a megaphone, outlined in yellow. On the right, there's a black-and-white image of the Washington State Capitol building. A black box of text reads: "Take 30 seconds to add your name to the public record in support of EHB 1217 for the Senate Ways & Means Committee." A yellow starburst shape says: "By Fri. 4.4.25 12:30PM."
April 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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💥Get your tickets now!💥
Housing justice isn’t just about rent—it’s about power, dignity, and tearing down a system that creates scarcity to keep us in line.

Join us 4/12 for a panel + fundraiser with to build tenant power with Be:Seattle!

🎟️ Tickets: beseattle.org/April12
Flyer for an event titled “Housing Justice Is…” with the subtitle “A panel and fundraiser to build tenant power with Be:Seattle.” The event is sponsored by Seattle Democratic Socialists of America. The flyer features five headshots of participants: Tracy Rosenthal (keynote speaker and panelist, highlighted with a red border), Renaissance (moderator), Amy Sundberg (panelist), Julissa Sánchez (panelist), and Tye Reed (panelist). Tracy Rosenthal is labeled as co-author of Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End the Housing Crisis. Event details are at the bottom: “Sat. April 12th from 12–2 PM at El Centro de La Raza.” Tickets are available at beseattle.org/April12 with a suggested donation of $20–250. The background is black with white grunge textures and bold white text.
March 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Greedy corporations are dumping a ton of money into opposition of rent stabilization! Don't let them manipulate renters into fighting against our own interests. Join us in showing STRONG SUPPORT of the rent stabilization bill by signing in PRO on EHB 1217 here: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Action Alert: Sign in PRO for rent stabilization again. Take 30 seconds to add your name to the public record in support of EHB 1217 for the Senate Housing Committee by Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM.
March 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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If we as renters don’t get together to protect our rights, we could lose them.

At tomorrow's workshop, we'll teach you about the protections that might be at risk of being weakened/repealed and share how to speak up to defend these protections.

Register at beseattle.org/Feb2025
Defending Seattle's Renter Protections: Building Tenant Power Workshop. Wednesday, February 26, 6 PM on Zoom. Register at BeSeattle.org/Feb2025
February 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Are you a renter living in a building owned by the King County Housing Authority, or do you have a Housing Choice Voucher issued by KCHA? We want to hear from you!

Register at tinyurl.com/KCHA-Feb2025 to receive the Zoom link
February 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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When renters' rights are under attack, what do we do?
STAND UP, FIGHT BACK!

Join SROC tonight to hear updates on the timeline for legislation to weaken or repeal some of our renter protections and help us make a plan to respond! RSVP here to receive the Zoom link: beseattle.org/SROC-RSVP
Fight for housing justice! Seattle Renter Organizing Council. Thursday, February 13, 6:30-8:30 PM
February 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Vote YES for Prop 1A to fund social housing that is publicly owned, permanently affordable, green, and sustainable by taxing the wealthiest corporations!

Prop 1B doesn't create a new revenue source, diverts existing funds away from affordable housing, and is mostly funded by wealthy corporations.
A woman and an adorable anthropomorphic house hold up flyers and stickers supporting Proposition 1A outside the Amazon Spheres. Vote Yes on Prop 1A! Social Housing for All. Vote by February 11, 2025.
February 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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🚨ACTION ALERT🚨
Show your support for rent stabilization! Sign in PRO on SHB 1217, sponsored by Rep. Nicole Macri (D-43) before 3pm on Monday, Feb. 3!

app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
February 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Tomorrow afternoon at 3pm, join us in person to talk about local renter and statewide renter protections and how you can use your lived experience to advocate for yourself and your neighbors! Register at forms.office.com/r/aeTwBN0wXN...
January 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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We'll aim to end tonight's Building Tenant Power workshop early so folks can also attend this panel about the comp plan so renters can advocate for a future Seattle that meets our needs! Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Renters are historically much less likely to vote than homeowners, but it's time to take back our power! Tonight at 6pm, we'll learn about how the issues on the ballot can impact us and our neighbors so we can make an informed vote! Register at beseattle.org/Jan2025
January 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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There are some great events happening tonight and tomorrow! Links below 👇
January 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Join us this Wed, 1/29 at 6PM for a workshop that will provide the tools and information renters need to cast an informed vote in the February 2025 Special Election!

Register at beseattle.org/Jan2025
January 28, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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You don't need to be a policy wonk or land use expert to tell the City of Seattle what you'd like to see in the future! Since today is the last day to comment on this phase of the comp plan, we're hosting two brief commenting sessions at 3:30 & 6:30 pm. beseattle.org/CompComment
December 20, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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Join us tonight at 6pm to hear from a fantastic lineup of guest speakers and have a community conversation about what YOU dream of for your home and city for the next twenty years! Register at beseattle.org/Dec2024
Social Housing & The Future of Our City. Guest speakers Shaun Scott, 43rd District State Rep.-elect, Scott Berkley, Tech 4 Housing, and Dr. Shirley Leung, Jackson Park 4 All
December 18, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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When you dream of a future in which you're thriving as a renter in Seattle, what does that look like? Join us tomorrow night to talk about it! Register at beseattle.org/Dec2024
Building Tenant Power Workshop. Wednesday December 18th at 6pm via Zoom. Zoning, Comp Plan, Land Use, Social Housjng. Join Be:Seattle and special guests Shaun Scott, Scott Berkley, and Dr. Shirley Leung
December 18, 2024 at 1:25 AM
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Seattle's working on the roadmap for where & how our city will grow over the next 20 years. Why aren't they talking to renters about our needs?

Speakers:
@sharethecities.bsky.social

@shirleyswirley.bsky.social

@typewriteralley.bsky.social of @theurbanist.org

Register: beseattle.org/Nov2024
November 21, 2024 at 1:07 AM