Cannon Matthews
@cannonm.bsky.social
City Enjoyer. YIMBY.
Slowly losing my mind to car dominated design. Walking and biking for transportation.
Policy nerd. Software engineer. Woodworking and photography hobbyist.
Presently: Madison.
Previously: Seattle / Chicago / NOLA
Slowly losing my mind to car dominated design. Walking and biking for transportation.
Policy nerd. Software engineer. Woodworking and photography hobbyist.
Presently: Madison.
Previously: Seattle / Chicago / NOLA
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for whatever reason, the victims of traffic violence never factor into the calculation. no urgency there. but do something that might affect a suburban lawyer who had a few drinks and then it becomes an “equity” issue
December 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
for whatever reason, the victims of traffic violence never factor into the calculation. no urgency there. but do something that might affect a suburban lawyer who had a few drinks and then it becomes an “equity” issue
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Schumer asking Trump if the executions will raise Healthcare premiums
November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Schumer asking Trump if the executions will raise Healthcare premiums
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Highly recommended!
In addition to the usual topics, this edition also recommended a really great article: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
It was maddening, entertaining, and crystallized my issues with the NYT.
In addition to the usual topics, this edition also recommended a really great article: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
It was maddening, entertaining, and crystallized my issues with the NYT.
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Highly recommended!
In addition to the usual topics, this edition also recommended a really great article: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
It was maddening, entertaining, and crystallized my issues with the NYT.
In addition to the usual topics, this edition also recommended a really great article: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
It was maddening, entertaining, and crystallized my issues with the NYT.
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No more big city mayors who hate big cities.
After failing to stop a major state housing bill from becoming law, Los Angeles leaders are turning to plan B: Delaying Senate Bill 79's implementation and pushing for unspecified legislative changes next year. My dispatch for @politico.com Pro subscribers subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Los Angeles failed to defeat a major housing law, so it's turning to Plan B: Delay, delay, delay
A report from the city planning department outlines strategies for pushing off many of the effects of SB 79 through 2030.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
No more big city mayors who hate big cities.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
!!!
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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This race could come down to your vote! As of yesterday, we were just 91 votes ahead. Additional votes will be counted today.
Do your part and check on your ballot with King County ASAP: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Do your part and check on your ballot with King County ASAP: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This race could come down to your vote! As of yesterday, we were just 91 votes ahead. Additional votes will be counted today.
Do your part and check on your ballot with King County ASAP: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Do your part and check on your ballot with King County ASAP: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
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"save your anger for 2026" wait you think I'll run out in a year this is why I hate amateurs
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"save your anger for 2026" wait you think I'll run out in a year this is why I hate amateurs
Excellent write up
I wrote about state-level ADU reform and the differences between @strongtowns.org and YIMBYism. www.maxdubler.com/blog/2025/11...
On The Tension Between YIMBYism and Strong Towns — Max Dubler
Special thanks to those who gave their thoughtful feedback on this piece. The past couple of months have seen quite a bit of Discourse about the differences between Strong Towns and YIMB...
www.maxdubler.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Excellent write up
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Spectacular venue for our live event in Seattle with @nerd4cities.bsky.social tonight. @townhallseattle.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Spectacular venue for our live event in Seattle with @nerd4cities.bsky.social tonight. @townhallseattle.bsky.social
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shitfaced jamaal bowman saying this is so fuckin funny i feel so seen right now
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 AM
shitfaced jamaal bowman saying this is so fuckin funny i feel so seen right now
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What if…it isn’t about saving trees but, rather, stopping development?
Oops, I think someone read my skeet because now Rivera's Amendment 93 makes these buildings impossible!
She revised a bunch of the planting areas, making it harder to use side, front and backyards, or spaces between buildings as planting areas.
She revised a bunch of the planting areas, making it harder to use side, front and backyards, or spaces between buildings as planting areas.
September 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
What if…it isn’t about saving trees but, rather, stopping development?
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“He had children, as do many vile people.”
September 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
“He had children, as do many vile people.”
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Oof. The Dems need to stop pretending, based on some imaginary focus group, that there’s some common ground with Trump. The key is to fight everywhere.
You should go study Neville Chamberlain’s attempt at “common ground.” It didn’t end well for his historical reputation. Or the world.
You should go study Neville Chamberlain’s attempt at “common ground.” It didn’t end well for his historical reputation. Or the world.
Hakeem Jeffries: "Donald Trump promised that he would lower housing costs on day one. Here's a suggestion for the Trump administration: try to legislate, and maybe we can find common ground in order to get something done for the American people."
September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Oof. The Dems need to stop pretending, based on some imaginary focus group, that there’s some common ground with Trump. The key is to fight everywhere.
You should go study Neville Chamberlain’s attempt at “common ground.” It didn’t end well for his historical reputation. Or the world.
You should go study Neville Chamberlain’s attempt at “common ground.” It didn’t end well for his historical reputation. Or the world.
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RFK Jr. taps his top deputy, Jim O’Neill, to be the new CDC director. Both men appear to wear skinny ties from Otaa. Otaa's ties are made in China from microfiber, a kind of plastic that, under the right conditions, can migrate to your balls.
August 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
RFK Jr. taps his top deputy, Jim O’Neill, to be the new CDC director. Both men appear to wear skinny ties from Otaa. Otaa's ties are made in China from microfiber, a kind of plastic that, under the right conditions, can migrate to your balls.
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We are beyond disappointed in SDOT's proposals here. Their plan of "exploring future options like dedicated bus lanes once key congestion issues are addressed" is completely nonsensical. You can't just wave a magic wand and get rid of the congestion on Denny.
Bus lanes ARE the solution.
Bus lanes ARE the solution.
Concerned about Route 8 reliability? We are too. Here’s an update on our near-term approach to making this high-ridership bus route more reliable: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/08/28/route-8-updates-supporting-reliable-travel/
Concerned about Route 8? Here’s our approach to supporting reliable travel - SDOT Blog
This blog post shares updates regarding the Route 8 and SDOT's approach to supporting reliable travel for everyone.
sdotblog.seattle.gov
August 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We are beyond disappointed in SDOT's proposals here. Their plan of "exploring future options like dedicated bus lanes once key congestion issues are addressed" is completely nonsensical. You can't just wave a magic wand and get rid of the congestion on Denny.
Bus lanes ARE the solution.
Bus lanes ARE the solution.
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Here’s the clip of CM Padilla bragging about reducing the size of a 100% affordable housing project in her district and increasing the amount of parking while arguing against the transit oriented upzoning bill SB 79.
(ED 1 is an affordable housing program in LA.)
(ED 1 is an affordable housing program in LA.)
August 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Here’s the clip of CM Padilla bragging about reducing the size of a 100% affordable housing project in her district and increasing the amount of parking while arguing against the transit oriented upzoning bill SB 79.
(ED 1 is an affordable housing program in LA.)
(ED 1 is an affordable housing program in LA.)
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Re-legalizing single-stair apartment buildings is the pathway to safe, affordable, and family-friendly places.
How rethinking stairwells could boost housing in Montgomery County
Opinion: Rethinking stairwells could boost Montgomery County’s housing supply. The chair of the county’s planning board explains how.
ggwash.org
August 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Re-legalizing single-stair apartment buildings is the pathway to safe, affordable, and family-friendly places.
But you see, It's a *historic* parking lot!
Neighbourhood groups will be like “you can’t redevelop that parking lot, we desperately need it. It is always full”
And then you check the TPA report and it’s like, “this lot runs a significant deficit as, based on revenue, not a single space has been used since 1986”
And then you check the TPA report and it’s like, “this lot runs a significant deficit as, based on revenue, not a single space has been used since 1986”
July 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
But you see, It's a *historic* parking lot!
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Can YOU beat the Route 8 bus?
Join Central Seattle Greenways TODAY at 5 PM in Denny Park for Race the L8.
Cha Cha Sliding. Conga lines. Marshmallows on spoons. You name it, we’re racing with it.
Prizes for best signs & most creative races
Post-race happy hour at Pine Box (21+)
Info: fixthel8.com
Join Central Seattle Greenways TODAY at 5 PM in Denny Park for Race the L8.
Cha Cha Sliding. Conga lines. Marshmallows on spoons. You name it, we’re racing with it.
Prizes for best signs & most creative races
Post-race happy hour at Pine Box (21+)
Info: fixthel8.com
July 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Can YOU beat the Route 8 bus?
Join Central Seattle Greenways TODAY at 5 PM in Denny Park for Race the L8.
Cha Cha Sliding. Conga lines. Marshmallows on spoons. You name it, we’re racing with it.
Prizes for best signs & most creative races
Post-race happy hour at Pine Box (21+)
Info: fixthel8.com
Join Central Seattle Greenways TODAY at 5 PM in Denny Park for Race the L8.
Cha Cha Sliding. Conga lines. Marshmallows on spoons. You name it, we’re racing with it.
Prizes for best signs & most creative races
Post-race happy hour at Pine Box (21+)
Info: fixthel8.com
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I’ve had people tell me that in person, Ann Coulter is actually very polite and engaging, and her persona is an act, and I’m sorry but when you encourage Native genocide I don’t think I’m the one who’s confused about which side is the act.
July 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I’ve had people tell me that in person, Ann Coulter is actually very polite and engaging, and her persona is an act, and I’m sorry but when you encourage Native genocide I don’t think I’m the one who’s confused about which side is the act.
Takes 10 second and do it!
We have an easy-to-send email letter that you can send to the Seattle City Council to support housing! It only requires and few clicks and moments of your time. ✉️ actionnetwork.org/letters/9cdc...
June 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Takes 10 second and do it!
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We have an easy-to-send email letter that you can send to the Seattle City Council to support housing! It only requires and few clicks and moments of your time. ✉️ actionnetwork.org/letters/9cdc...
June 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We have an easy-to-send email letter that you can send to the Seattle City Council to support housing! It only requires and few clicks and moments of your time. ✉️ actionnetwork.org/letters/9cdc...
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every single member of Congress should be pushing for Trump’s impeachment. and every single Democrat who isn’t calling for impeachment should be primaried
June 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
every single member of Congress should be pushing for Trump’s impeachment. and every single Democrat who isn’t calling for impeachment should be primaried