True Charles
@cpaul.bsky.social
Current Software Engineer, Erstwhile Journalist, Perpetual Democrat, all based out of Oakland (he/him)
Do what you can — no less, no more
(CT/VT/RI => TX => WA => VA => CA)
Do what you can — no less, no more
(CT/VT/RI => TX => WA => VA => CA)
Reposted by True Charles
KATIE WILSON LEADS BY 1,346!
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
KATIE WILSON LEADS BY 1,346!
November 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Energy spent steering the ship is as necessary as energy spent rowing the oars. We need a strong leadership that is willing to fight; Leader Schumer and Whip Durbin have proven themselves incapable of meeting the moment.
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Energy spent steering the ship is as necessary as energy spent rowing the oars. We need a strong leadership that is willing to fight; Leader Schumer and Whip Durbin have proven themselves incapable of meeting the moment.
I haven't lived in Seattle since mid-pandemic... but I remember all the good policies @seattletru.bsky.social pushed for. Refreshing the King County election page every time a new batch of ballots is scheduled to drop!
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I haven't lived in Seattle since mid-pandemic... but I remember all the good policies @seattletru.bsky.social pushed for. Refreshing the King County election page every time a new batch of ballots is scheduled to drop!
"I picked this house because of that view. Just imagine if that happened to your house."
YES in my backyard!
YES in my backyard!
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
"I picked this house because of that view. Just imagine if that happened to your house."
YES in my backyard!
YES in my backyard!
Had this conversation already 😂
November 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Had this conversation already 😂
[New speaker]
"I'm a little bit concerned about Alexandria's decision to acquiesce to the change in height and appearance of an Alexandria building. In the years that I've lived here... it's been very hard to change the appearance of Alexandria"
Very hard but we're making it easier!
"I'm a little bit concerned about Alexandria's decision to acquiesce to the change in height and appearance of an Alexandria building. In the years that I've lived here... it's been very hard to change the appearance of Alexandria"
Very hard but we're making it easier!
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
[New speaker]
"I'm a little bit concerned about Alexandria's decision to acquiesce to the change in height and appearance of an Alexandria building. In the years that I've lived here... it's been very hard to change the appearance of Alexandria"
Very hard but we're making it easier!
"I'm a little bit concerned about Alexandria's decision to acquiesce to the change in height and appearance of an Alexandria building. In the years that I've lived here... it's been very hard to change the appearance of Alexandria"
Very hard but we're making it easier!
"I originally thought—"
"Your time is up."
"I know. I originally thought—"
"Your time is up."
"I know. I originally thought—"
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
"I originally thought—"
"Your time is up."
"I know. I originally thought—"
"Your time is up."
"I know. I originally thought—"
that said I ABSOLUTELY want to distance myself from the current speaker who just said the white would "detract from the homogeneity of the community. We like it here"
November 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
that said I ABSOLUTELY want to distance myself from the current speaker who just said the white would "detract from the homogeneity of the community. We like it here"
It looks nice when the renderings have all the neighboring buildings as featureless grey monoliths. I think it'll stick out like a sore thumb when actually seen in context of the surrounding buildings.
... but land owners have property rights, they own it, they should be able to do what they want.
... but land owners have property rights, they own it, they should be able to do what they want.
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It looks nice when the renderings have all the neighboring buildings as featureless grey monoliths. I think it'll stick out like a sore thumb when actually seen in context of the surrounding buildings.
... but land owners have property rights, they own it, they should be able to do what they want.
... but land owners have property rights, they own it, they should be able to do what they want.
Item 4 was 1625 Prince Street; we're now on Item 6, which is mine.
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Item 4 was 1625 Prince Street; we're now on Item 6, which is mine.
You missed the win on Docket Item 4 approving a office-to-residential conversion with a reduction in the parking minimum 🥳
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
You missed the win on Docket Item 4 approving a office-to-residential conversion with a reduction in the parking minimum 🥳
I can honestly say that I've never seen it spelled out as "AlexandriaRenew". You learn something new every day!
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I can honestly say that I've never seen it spelled out as "AlexandriaRenew". You learn something new every day!
^^^ Sneak peek of talking points at Planning Commission today
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
^^^ Sneak peek of talking points at Planning Commission today
Criticizes Republicans for not being willing to negotiate, not coming to the table, not doing the work — when so many people are at risk of losing health care.
Says the cuts are to pay for tax cuts to the rich.
Says SNAP benefits went from $6/day to $4/day.
Says the cuts are to pay for tax cuts to the rich.
Says SNAP benefits went from $6/day to $4/day.
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Criticizes Republicans for not being willing to negotiate, not coming to the table, not doing the work — when so many people are at risk of losing health care.
Says the cuts are to pay for tax cuts to the rich.
Says SNAP benefits went from $6/day to $4/day.
Says the cuts are to pay for tax cuts to the rich.
Says SNAP benefits went from $6/day to $4/day.