Claudia Balducci
@kccclaudia.bsky.social
King County Councilmember, Sound Transit Board vice chair, Puget Sound Region past president, bus rider, bike rider, wife, and mom. Official account. She/her. https://linktr.ee/KccClaudia
Great news! We passed an amendment to the county budget to give Harbor Island Studios a six month reprieve! We still have our work cut out for us to find a permanent solution and sustain this critical part of the local film industry. Stay tuned, and join us as we fight to save Harbor Island!
It is up for a vote this afternoon with the passage of King County's two year budget.
This is about more than just a building—it’s about preserving opportunity, creativity, and the future of our local film industry. 3/3
This is about more than just a building—it’s about preserving opportunity, creativity, and the future of our local film industry. 3/3
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Great news! We passed an amendment to the county budget to give Harbor Island Studios a six month reprieve! We still have our work cut out for us to find a permanent solution and sustain this critical part of the local film industry. Stay tuned, and join us as we fight to save Harbor Island!
Since the end of the pandemic Harbor Island Studios has been a hub for creativity, supporting local film and media production in King County. When recent budget changes threatened to close its doors, Councilmember Claudia Balducci stepped forward with an amendment to keep the studios alive. 1/3
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Since the end of the pandemic Harbor Island Studios has been a hub for creativity, supporting local film and media production in King County. When recent budget changes threatened to close its doors, Councilmember Claudia Balducci stepped forward with an amendment to keep the studios alive. 1/3
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Honored to join with @transpochoices.bsky.social, @moveredmond.org, Tacoma on the Go!, and so many other partners to urge Sound Transit to #BuildTheDamnTrains!
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Honored to join with @transpochoices.bsky.social, @moveredmond.org, Tacoma on the Go!, and so many other partners to urge Sound Transit to #BuildTheDamnTrains!
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
We're a region that's united behind delivering the transit system that voters were promised as quickly as possible.
JUST SAW A FOUR CAR TRAIN ON MERCER ISLAND - !!!! That’s it just had to get it out there so I don’t hyperventilate.
October 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
JUST SAW A FOUR CAR TRAIN ON MERCER ISLAND - !!!! That’s it just had to get it out there so I don’t hyperventilate.
Transit safety can't wait and more in my latest e-news update. Read more here >>> content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAK...
October 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Transit safety can't wait and more in my latest e-news update. Read more here >>> content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAK...
Transit safety isn’t optional, it’s a necessity.
This week, CM Balducci led a Transit Safety Report briefing—a blueprint built with operators, safety experts, & community leaders.
Now it's time to turn these recommendations into action.
Watch KING 5’s coverage:
This week, CM Balducci led a Transit Safety Report briefing—a blueprint built with operators, safety experts, & community leaders.
Now it's time to turn these recommendations into action.
Watch KING 5’s coverage:
King County Metro seeks major safety investment after driver's fatal stabbing
King County Metro is pushing for more than $115 million in safety investments over the next two years.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Transit safety isn’t optional, it’s a necessity.
This week, CM Balducci led a Transit Safety Report briefing—a blueprint built with operators, safety experts, & community leaders.
Now it's time to turn these recommendations into action.
Watch KING 5’s coverage:
This week, CM Balducci led a Transit Safety Report briefing—a blueprint built with operators, safety experts, & community leaders.
Now it's time to turn these recommendations into action.
Watch KING 5’s coverage:
🚇 Seattle’s biggest transit challenges mean we need bold thinking to deliver ST3 without breaking the bank. That means reimagining the second downtown tunnel, speeding up delivery, and putting riders first. Read more in @publicola.bsky.social >>>
Three Key Questions to Save Our Light Rail Future - PubliCola
By Claudia Balducci It’s no secret that our region needed high-capacity transit yesterday — or better yet, four decades ago.…
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October 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
🚇 Seattle’s biggest transit challenges mean we need bold thinking to deliver ST3 without breaking the bank. That means reimagining the second downtown tunnel, speeding up delivery, and putting riders first. Read more in @publicola.bsky.social >>>
Government has to work...but the federal government isn't working. This week's example of federal volatility illustrates why local government needs to be strong, stable & dependable.
Read about this & the proposed 2026-27 county budget in my latest update >>>
Read about this & the proposed 2026-27 county budget in my latest update >>>
Government has to work
Click the image to watch a Q&A video about the King County budget
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October 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Government has to work...but the federal government isn't working. This week's example of federal volatility illustrates why local government needs to be strong, stable & dependable.
Read about this & the proposed 2026-27 county budget in my latest update >>>
Read about this & the proposed 2026-27 county budget in my latest update >>>
Federal uncertainty looms, but King County must keep delivering. As we prepare to shape a $19.7B budget for 2026–2027, let’s make sure safety and transportation stay front and center. Your voice matters—join the conversation. #KingCounty #Budget2026 #LocalGovWorks
October 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Federal uncertainty looms, but King County must keep delivering. As we prepare to shape a $19.7B budget for 2026–2027, let’s make sure safety and transportation stay front and center. Your voice matters—join the conversation. #KingCounty #Budget2026 #LocalGovWorks
🚶🚲🚌🦼 Over 30% of King County residents don’t drive—and yet most of our transportation system is built for those who do. That’s why the King County Council has proclaimed Sept. 30-Oct 5 the Week Without Driving—to better understand and address these challenges. #WeekWithoutDriving
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
🚶🚲🚌🦼 Over 30% of King County residents don’t drive—and yet most of our transportation system is built for those who do. That’s why the King County Council has proclaimed Sept. 30-Oct 5 the Week Without Driving—to better understand and address these challenges. #WeekWithoutDriving
🚆 Four-car trains flying across the I-90 Bridge at speeds up to 55mph—and no issues identified with cathodic protection!
📸 Shoutout to @nwprogressive.org for capturing the action.
✅ @sound-transit.bsky.social plans to keep testing in evenings through Saturday. #EastLink #SoundTransit #LightRail
📸 Shoutout to @nwprogressive.org for capturing the action.
✅ @sound-transit.bsky.social plans to keep testing in evenings through Saturday. #EastLink #SoundTransit #LightRail
We've got a supercut of clips and a gallery of photos from another historic night on the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge for you!
Trainspotting with NPI: Four-car trains roll across Lake Washington as Sound Transit steps up testing
Live-wire testing on the unopened segment of the 2 Line has progressed to the next stage, with four car consists making their debut on the tracks between Mercer Island and Judkins Park. See for yourself!
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September 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚆 Four-car trains flying across the I-90 Bridge at speeds up to 55mph—and no issues identified with cathodic protection!
📸 Shoutout to @nwprogressive.org for capturing the action.
✅ @sound-transit.bsky.social plans to keep testing in evenings through Saturday. #EastLink #SoundTransit #LightRail
📸 Shoutout to @nwprogressive.org for capturing the action.
✅ @sound-transit.bsky.social plans to keep testing in evenings through Saturday. #EastLink #SoundTransit #LightRail
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At midnight, we watched a train cross a floating bridge for the first time in world history. Congratulations to @sound-transit.bsky.social and @kccclaudia.bsky.social on this monumental achievement!
Here’s to those who push forward to make the world better, even when the rest of it is dark.
Here’s to those who push forward to make the world better, even when the rest of it is dark.
September 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
At midnight, we watched a train cross a floating bridge for the first time in world history. Congratulations to @sound-transit.bsky.social and @kccclaudia.bsky.social on this monumental achievement!
Here’s to those who push forward to make the world better, even when the rest of it is dark.
Here’s to those who push forward to make the world better, even when the rest of it is dark.
Amazing photos from last night's historic floating bridge rail crossing. Courtesy: @sound-transit.bsky.social #soundtransit
September 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Amazing photos from last night's historic floating bridge rail crossing. Courtesy: @sound-transit.bsky.social #soundtransit
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A world first: trains under power are now running across the I-90 floating bridge ⚡
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
September 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A world first: trains under power are now running across the I-90 floating bridge ⚡
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
So beyond exciting to be out watching this historic moment with a crowd of rail fans!
The first East Link train under its own power on the floating bridge!
September 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
So beyond exciting to be out watching this historic moment with a crowd of rail fans!
Check out my latest email update: a damning audit, support for small businesses from OneEastside, and efforts to raise awareness, inspire hope, and drive action during Suicide Prevention Month.
More details here >>>
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"Make no mistake, this is a damning audit"
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September 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Check out my latest email update: a damning audit, support for small businesses from OneEastside, and efforts to raise awareness, inspire hope, and drive action during Suicide Prevention Month.
More details here >>>
More details here >>>
That’s why we owe it to our region to invent a Sound Transit future that’s affordable, reliable & boldly reimagined. Let's review the option of building a second downtown tunnel, explore creative ways to break up megaprojects into manageable portions & deliver service that works for riders.
Seattle isn't perfect, but it is one of the best places to live car-free and car-light in the U.S. We need to build on this momentum.
“In 2023, there were a record 74,100 carless households, representing 20% of all Seattle households. That’s up from 53,200, or 16% of households, in 2017.”
September 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
That’s why we owe it to our region to invent a Sound Transit future that’s affordable, reliable & boldly reimagined. Let's review the option of building a second downtown tunnel, explore creative ways to break up megaprojects into manageable portions & deliver service that works for riders.
Yesterday at the Sound Transit Board meeting, I questioned the necessity of an additional tunnel downtown—from CID Station to Westlake—so we could save money and better tackle the agency's financial challenges.
I’m fully committed to delivering the light rail network our region deserves.
August 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Yesterday at the Sound Transit Board meeting, I questioned the necessity of an additional tunnel downtown—from CID Station to Westlake—so we could save money and better tackle the agency's financial challenges.
I’m fully committed to delivering the light rail network our region deserves.
Yesterday at the Sound Transit Board meeting, I questioned the necessity of an additional tunnel downtown—from CID Station to Westlake—so we could save money and better tackle the agency's financial challenges.
I’m fully committed to delivering the light rail network our region deserves.
I’m fully committed to delivering the light rail network our region deserves.
August 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Yesterday at the Sound Transit Board meeting, I questioned the necessity of an additional tunnel downtown—from CID Station to Westlake—so we could save money and better tackle the agency's financial challenges.
I’m fully committed to delivering the light rail network our region deserves.
I’m fully committed to delivering the light rail network our region deserves.
Love these ridership numbers - and thanks for the shout out! This is why we fight to provide more and better transit. People want and need these services!
Just a reminder that all ten of these stations would probably be sitting empty and collecting dust without @kccclaudia.bsky.social.
August 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Love these ridership numbers - and thanks for the shout out! This is why we fight to provide more and better transit. People want and need these services!
Today we broke ground on our region's first all-electric Bus Rapid Transit facility in Bothell! This Sound Transit maintenance hub will support 48 battery-powered buses. Stride BRT promises to reduce travel time and emissions, connecting more communities to light rail, jobs, & more. #SoundTransit
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Today we broke ground on our region's first all-electric Bus Rapid Transit facility in Bothell! This Sound Transit maintenance hub will support 48 battery-powered buses. Stride BRT promises to reduce travel time and emissions, connecting more communities to light rail, jobs, & more. #SoundTransit
In CM Balducci’s latest update: 📋 Openings on county boards and committees 🏞️ Grant opportunities for Lake Sammamish shoreline restoration 🔥 Survey to help King County improve wildfire preparedness
📬 Read the full e-newsletter >>> content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAK...
📬 Read the full e-newsletter >>> content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAK...
Board(s), but not boring!
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August 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In CM Balducci’s latest update: 📋 Openings on county boards and committees 🏞️ Grant opportunities for Lake Sammamish shoreline restoration 🔥 Survey to help King County improve wildfire preparedness
📬 Read the full e-newsletter >>> content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAK...
📬 Read the full e-newsletter >>> content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAK...
After a tail-wagging turnout of four-legged fans, the Sound Transit Board just passed a motion—led by Boardmember Claudia Balducci—to fetch a clearer, more paws-itively functional “Dogs on Trains” and pet policy. 🚆🐶 🐾 #HoundTransit #DogsOnTrains #AllAboard #SoundTransit
You’re probably wondering about all of these dogs outside of Union Station…
The pet policy was on the Sound Transit Board meeting agenda today — and some very good pups came to share their thoughts during public comment. 🐶🐾
The pet policy was on the Sound Transit Board meeting agenda today — and some very good pups came to share their thoughts during public comment. 🐶🐾
July 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
After a tail-wagging turnout of four-legged fans, the Sound Transit Board just passed a motion—led by Boardmember Claudia Balducci—to fetch a clearer, more paws-itively functional “Dogs on Trains” and pet policy. 🚆🐶 🐾 #HoundTransit #DogsOnTrains #AllAboard #SoundTransit
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If you're a transit-loving pet owner, join us at Union Station at 1PM for a group photo before the board meeting to support pet-friendly public transit policies.
Want to speak at the meeting? Comment or DM us.
We hope to see you there!
Want to speak at the meeting? Comment or DM us.
We hope to see you there!
July 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
If you're a transit-loving pet owner, join us at Union Station at 1PM for a group photo before the board meeting to support pet-friendly public transit policies.
Want to speak at the meeting? Comment or DM us.
We hope to see you there!
Want to speak at the meeting? Comment or DM us.
We hope to see you there!