Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
@councilmember-amr.bsky.social
Representing the Office of Position 8, Citywide - The People’s Office
Renter, Latina, Girl on the Bus, Former Waitress.
Fighting for a City that works for all of us!
Renter, Latina, Girl on the Bus, Former Waitress.
Fighting for a City that works for all of us!
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Tomorrow afternoon Councilmember Hollingsworth and I will be restoring “Hot Rat Summer” in Cal Anderson Park. This mosaic was wrongfully painted over and we are going to fix it.
Thank you @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social ! I appreciate your leadership and your partnership during this challenging time.
“Let me be clear: we are not facing this alone. Seattle, King County, our state and federal delegations, our provider partners, and advocates have shown time and again what strong regional partnership looks like — we have built these programs together, and we will defend them together.”
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Thank you @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social ! I appreciate your leadership and your partnership during this challenging time.
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Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
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Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
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Right now, the city Council is hosting a public hearing on the budget. Check out our op-ed in Publicola to learn more about what we’re pushing for.
Amid Federal Cuts and State Austerity, The City Must Step Up and Pass a Budget that Puts People First
In a guest post, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck says the budget should prioritize people who stand to lose most during state and federal cuts.
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In a guest post, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck says the budget should prioritize people who stand to lose most during state and federal cuts.
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Amid Federal Cuts and State Austerity, The City Must Step Up and Pass a Budget that Puts People First - PubliCola
By Alexis Mercedes Rinck In response to an openly antagonistic federal government more interested in interior decorating than keeping food…
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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Right now, the city Council is hosting a public hearing on the budget. Check out our op-ed in Publicola to learn more about what we’re pushing for.
“We won’t let people go hungry – it’s not an option. $8 million to our food banks and meal programs is essential. Seattle will continue to step up even as our federal government steps back.” - Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
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Mayor Harrell Proclaims Limited Civil Emergency Providing $8 Million in Food Assistance Responding to Possibility of Trump-Driven Delay in SNAP Funding - Office of the Mayor
Executive action provides emergency funding to support food programs through end of the year or until the federal government restores SNAP funding Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed a limit...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“We won’t let people go hungry – it’s not an option. $8 million to our food banks and meal programs is essential. Seattle will continue to step up even as our federal government steps back.” - Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
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For too long our city has missed the moment to ensure frequent and reliable bus service on some of our most used bus corridors.
Now is the time to fix these longstanding issues head on- with Better Bus Lanes!
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Now is the time to fix these longstanding issues head on- with Better Bus Lanes!
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October 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
For too long our city has missed the moment to ensure frequent and reliable bus service on some of our most used bus corridors.
Now is the time to fix these longstanding issues head on- with Better Bus Lanes!
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Now is the time to fix these longstanding issues head on- with Better Bus Lanes!
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Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck is rolling out a "Better Buses" campaign with transit advocates, seeking to improve speed and reliability with bus lanes on key routes.
October 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck is rolling out a "Better Buses" campaign with transit advocates, seeking to improve speed and reliability with bus lanes on key routes.
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Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign
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Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign - Seattle City Council Blog
Coalition-backed initiative seeks to advance safety improvements and reliable transit Earlier today, City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) announced the “Better Bus Lanes” Campaign on...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Councilmember Rinck and transit leaders announce ‘Better Bus Lanes’ campaign
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Thank you @theurbanist.org @seattletru.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social @transpochoices.bsky.social and every volunteer and advocate fighting for better mobility, connection, and safety on our streets. This is a shared win and something to celebrate.
October 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Thank you @theurbanist.org @seattletru.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social @transpochoices.bsky.social and every volunteer and advocate fighting for better mobility, connection, and safety on our streets. This is a shared win and something to celebrate.
I was just as shocked with the news about the route 2 bus only lane as you. We are working on it. We need to prioritize pedestrian safety and not go backwards on our transit investments.
October 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I was just as shocked with the news about the route 2 bus only lane as you. We are working on it. We need to prioritize pedestrian safety and not go backwards on our transit investments.
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Seattle's housing crisis requires bold action. We're thrilled to see the unanimous approval of @councilmember-amr.bsky.social's much-needed Roots to Roofs pilot program by the City Council!
The Seattle City Council just UNANIMOUSLY approved the Roots to Roofs affordability bonus pilot, giving density bonuses to community based orgs, including the Seattle social housing developer. I did not expect a 9-0 vote on this one.
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Rinck Retools Housing Affordability Bonus with More Density » The Urbanist
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September 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Seattle's housing crisis requires bold action. We're thrilled to see the unanimous approval of @councilmember-amr.bsky.social's much-needed Roots to Roofs pilot program by the City Council!
Earlier this year, my office went to the State Capitol to support SB 5184, which slashes parking mandates. The bill passed, but Seattle isn’t required to comply until 2027.
With the passage of my Comp Plan Amendment 85, however, we’ll be putting these reduced parking mandates into effect this year!
With the passage of my Comp Plan Amendment 85, however, we’ll be putting these reduced parking mandates into effect this year!
September 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Earlier this year, my office went to the State Capitol to support SB 5184, which slashes parking mandates. The bill passed, but Seattle isn’t required to comply until 2027.
With the passage of my Comp Plan Amendment 85, however, we’ll be putting these reduced parking mandates into effect this year!
With the passage of my Comp Plan Amendment 85, however, we’ll be putting these reduced parking mandates into effect this year!
Seattle City Council is voting on the Comprehensive Plan this week and we have the chance to open up more neighborhoods for more housing, additional small businesses, alongside space for families to grow and thrive in Seattle.
Check out our latest visit to proposed Neighborhood Center Broadview!
Check out our latest visit to proposed Neighborhood Center Broadview!
September 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Seattle City Council is voting on the Comprehensive Plan this week and we have the chance to open up more neighborhoods for more housing, additional small businesses, alongside space for families to grow and thrive in Seattle.
Check out our latest visit to proposed Neighborhood Center Broadview!
Check out our latest visit to proposed Neighborhood Center Broadview!
Today is the final public hearing on the comprehensive plan!
If you want to see these 8 neighborhood centers reintroduced into the plan, voice your support for amendment #34!
In-person public comment starts at 3, but the sign-up cut off is 6:30 so make your way to city hall after work!
If you want to see these 8 neighborhood centers reintroduced into the plan, voice your support for amendment #34!
In-person public comment starts at 3, but the sign-up cut off is 6:30 so make your way to city hall after work!
The Seattle City Council is about to start taking votes on the 20-year Comprehensive Plan which will determine how housing in Seattle is built.
I biked around Seattle to talk to people about what we need to do to build more housing, and make our communities more walkable, and livable.
I biked around Seattle to talk to people about what we need to do to build more housing, and make our communities more walkable, and livable.
September 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today is the final public hearing on the comprehensive plan!
If you want to see these 8 neighborhood centers reintroduced into the plan, voice your support for amendment #34!
In-person public comment starts at 3, but the sign-up cut off is 6:30 so make your way to city hall after work!
If you want to see these 8 neighborhood centers reintroduced into the plan, voice your support for amendment #34!
In-person public comment starts at 3, but the sign-up cut off is 6:30 so make your way to city hall after work!
Proud to join elected leaders from across Washington state in supporting food service cafeteria workers at Meta in organizing a union without fear, intimidation, and/or employer interference.
September 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Proud to join elected leaders from across Washington state in supporting food service cafeteria workers at Meta in organizing a union without fear, intimidation, and/or employer interference.
My reflections on today’s Seattle City Council vote on expanding police surveillance.
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My reflections on today’s Seattle City Council vote on expanding police surveillance.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
My reflections on today’s Seattle City Council vote on expanding police surveillance.
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The vote on expanding the CCTV surveillance cameras to more neighborhoods happens at tomorrow’s Seattle City Council meeting. There are five amendments on the table, let’s talk about them:
September 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The vote on expanding the CCTV surveillance cameras to more neighborhoods happens at tomorrow’s Seattle City Council meeting. There are five amendments on the table, let’s talk about them:
My office requested that the Office of Civil Rights assess CB 121052 and 121053, and we wanted to share this report with the public.
"CCTV and RTCC technologies are not neutral instruments, as they carry direct consequences for equal protection, privacy, and the freedoms of speech and association."
"CCTV and RTCC technologies are not neutral instruments, as they carry direct consequences for equal protection, privacy, and the freedoms of speech and association."
September 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My office requested that the Office of Civil Rights assess CB 121052 and 121053, and we wanted to share this report with the public.
"CCTV and RTCC technologies are not neutral instruments, as they carry direct consequences for equal protection, privacy, and the freedoms of speech and association."
"CCTV and RTCC technologies are not neutral instruments, as they carry direct consequences for equal protection, privacy, and the freedoms of speech and association."
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We're just one week away from the final #Seattle Comp Plan Public Hearing on 9/12—a critical moment that will decide the future of housing and growth in our city for the next decade and beyond. Join us in advocating for a Seattle that meets the needs of ALL our neighbors: bit.ly/OneSeattleFi...
September 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We're just one week away from the final #Seattle Comp Plan Public Hearing on 9/12—a critical moment that will decide the future of housing and growth in our city for the next decade and beyond. Join us in advocating for a Seattle that meets the needs of ALL our neighbors: bit.ly/OneSeattleFi...
The Land Use Committee just passed my Roots to Roofs bill 4-1!
If passed by the Full Council on 9/23 the pilot will grant density bonus’s to get more community-led affordable housing built through Seattle.
A big thank you to the stakeholders and community organizations who got us this far. 💖
If passed by the Full Council on 9/23 the pilot will grant density bonus’s to get more community-led affordable housing built through Seattle.
A big thank you to the stakeholders and community organizations who got us this far. 💖
September 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Land Use Committee just passed my Roots to Roofs bill 4-1!
If passed by the Full Council on 9/23 the pilot will grant density bonus’s to get more community-led affordable housing built through Seattle.
A big thank you to the stakeholders and community organizations who got us this far. 💖
If passed by the Full Council on 9/23 the pilot will grant density bonus’s to get more community-led affordable housing built through Seattle.
A big thank you to the stakeholders and community organizations who got us this far. 💖
Nickerson South Canal as a neighborhood center means more housing, more small businesses, and more neighbors able to thrive in this pocket of the city. check out what residents shared & share your support at the final comp plan hearing on 9/12 (Virtual Comment 8:30AM In-person Comment 2:30-6:30PM)!
September 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Nickerson South Canal as a neighborhood center means more housing, more small businesses, and more neighbors able to thrive in this pocket of the city. check out what residents shared & share your support at the final comp plan hearing on 9/12 (Virtual Comment 8:30AM In-person Comment 2:30-6:30PM)!
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The parking amendment proposed by @councilmember-amr.bsky.social would help ensure this arbitrary process would never happen again
Council Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Reveal Competing Priorities - PubliCola
The comprehensive plan sets rules for how Seattle develops in the future, including where the city will allow its renter…
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August 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The parking amendment proposed by @councilmember-amr.bsky.social would help ensure this arbitrary process would never happen again
The Seattle City Council is about to start taking votes on the 20-year Comprehensive Plan which will determine how housing in Seattle is built.
I biked around Seattle to talk to people about what we need to do to build more housing, and make our communities more walkable, and livable.
I biked around Seattle to talk to people about what we need to do to build more housing, and make our communities more walkable, and livable.
August 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The Seattle City Council is about to start taking votes on the 20-year Comprehensive Plan which will determine how housing in Seattle is built.
I biked around Seattle to talk to people about what we need to do to build more housing, and make our communities more walkable, and livable.
I biked around Seattle to talk to people about what we need to do to build more housing, and make our communities more walkable, and livable.
I am demanding the immediate release of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a decorated and disabled veteran, detained during a citizenship interview today. My office has been in contact with the family and are working with Rep. Smith, Sen. Cantwell, and Sen. Murray’s offices to bring Mr. Chaudhry home.
August 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I am demanding the immediate release of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a decorated and disabled veteran, detained during a citizenship interview today. My office has been in contact with the family and are working with Rep. Smith, Sen. Cantwell, and Sen. Murray’s offices to bring Mr. Chaudhry home.
The Council just voted 8-0 to pass my office’s bill (CB 121009) to streamline the subdivision approval process!
This bill is a simple yet straightforward effort to promote good governance which will shave off critical time to build more housing.
We're talking about many months saved per project!
This bill is a simple yet straightforward effort to promote good governance which will shave off critical time to build more housing.
We're talking about many months saved per project!
August 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Council just voted 8-0 to pass my office’s bill (CB 121009) to streamline the subdivision approval process!
This bill is a simple yet straightforward effort to promote good governance which will shave off critical time to build more housing.
We're talking about many months saved per project!
This bill is a simple yet straightforward effort to promote good governance which will shave off critical time to build more housing.
We're talking about many months saved per project!
We biked to all 8 proposed new neighborhood centers (Alki, Broadview, Dawson, Gasworks, Loyal Heights, Nickerson, Roanoke, and South Wedgewood) included in my amendment.
We met with neighbors to talk about the future of these neighborhoods for affordability, density, and neighborhood amenities!
We met with neighbors to talk about the future of these neighborhoods for affordability, density, and neighborhood amenities!
Alexis Mercedes Rinck is spending her Saturday going to neighborhood centers her amendment would restore to the Comp Plan, talking to community members about their housing stories.
Joined them in N Capitol Hill (Roanoke) and then tagged along by bike as they went to the next one, in Seward Park.
Joined them in N Capitol Hill (Roanoke) and then tagged along by bike as they went to the next one, in Seward Park.
August 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We biked to all 8 proposed new neighborhood centers (Alki, Broadview, Dawson, Gasworks, Loyal Heights, Nickerson, Roanoke, and South Wedgewood) included in my amendment.
We met with neighbors to talk about the future of these neighborhoods for affordability, density, and neighborhood amenities!
We met with neighbors to talk about the future of these neighborhoods for affordability, density, and neighborhood amenities!