Rep. Shaun Scott 🌹🤝
@organizewithshaun.bsky.social
Democratic socialist Washington State Representative, 43rd District (Capitol Hill, Wallingford, Univ. of Washington) • Author, "Heartbreak City: Seattle Sports & Urban Progress" • OrganizeWithShaun@gmail • 🥊✊🏾
As we consult newspaper endorsements while filling out our ballots, keep in mind that in 1911 the founder of the Seattle Times called Washington's new workman's compensation law the "worst the legislature enacted" because it would "prevent new capital from entering the state."
October 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As we consult newspaper endorsements while filling out our ballots, keep in mind that in 1911 the founder of the Seattle Times called Washington's new workman's compensation law the "worst the legislature enacted" because it would "prevent new capital from entering the state."
Good question: I’m referring to the cost of administering SNAP as an extant program under HR 1, which (unlike the current government shutdown) doesn’t eliminate the program entirely.
Figure comes from estimate by Washington Office of Financial Management.
ofm.wa.gov/budget/resou...
Figure comes from estimate by Washington Office of Financial Management.
ofm.wa.gov/budget/resou...
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Good question: I’m referring to the cost of administering SNAP as an extant program under HR 1, which (unlike the current government shutdown) doesn’t eliminate the program entirely.
Figure comes from estimate by Washington Office of Financial Management.
ofm.wa.gov/budget/resou...
Figure comes from estimate by Washington Office of Financial Management.
ofm.wa.gov/budget/resou...
Today I'm calling on @governorferguson.bsky.social to declare a state of emergency: the expiration of SNAP benefits for nearly one million Washingtonians will be a disaster for the health of many, and for the economic health of the state. We must join other state governments and act swiftly.
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today I'm calling on @governorferguson.bsky.social to declare a state of emergency: the expiration of SNAP benefits for nearly one million Washingtonians will be a disaster for the health of many, and for the economic health of the state. We must join other state governments and act swiftly.
The Trump Administration can only use the economic desperation of everyday Washingtonians as an ICE recruiting tool if we allow it to.
Let's talk about it at my "Tax The Rich" town hall on Saturday 10/11 3:30 PM @ Seattle First Baptist Church.
Let's talk about it at my "Tax The Rich" town hall on Saturday 10/11 3:30 PM @ Seattle First Baptist Church.
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Trump Administration can only use the economic desperation of everyday Washingtonians as an ICE recruiting tool if we allow it to.
Let's talk about it at my "Tax The Rich" town hall on Saturday 10/11 3:30 PM @ Seattle First Baptist Church.
Let's talk about it at my "Tax The Rich" town hall on Saturday 10/11 3:30 PM @ Seattle First Baptist Church.
Major corporations spend buckets of cash to lobby the state legislature because they know many politicians will bend the knee to big business.
At my office's "Tax The Rich"-themed town hall on 10/11, we'll talk about how to beat them and win for working Washingtonians.
At my office's "Tax The Rich"-themed town hall on 10/11, we'll talk about how to beat them and win for working Washingtonians.
October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Major corporations spend buckets of cash to lobby the state legislature because they know many politicians will bend the knee to big business.
At my office's "Tax The Rich"-themed town hall on 10/11, we'll talk about how to beat them and win for working Washingtonians.
At my office's "Tax The Rich"-themed town hall on 10/11, we'll talk about how to beat them and win for working Washingtonians.
With mega corporations getting a huge tax break from the Trump Administration, it's time for Washington State to get serious about taxing the ultra-wealthy.
I’ll be hosting a town hall to talk about it with lefty voices and community leaders before the 2026 Washington State legislative session.
I’ll be hosting a town hall to talk about it with lefty voices and community leaders before the 2026 Washington State legislative session.
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
With mega corporations getting a huge tax break from the Trump Administration, it's time for Washington State to get serious about taxing the ultra-wealthy.
I’ll be hosting a town hall to talk about it with lefty voices and community leaders before the 2026 Washington State legislative session.
I’ll be hosting a town hall to talk about it with lefty voices and community leaders before the 2026 Washington State legislative session.
We have a chance to amplify the perspectives of Seattleites who - unlike some members of Seattle City Council - know a new King County mental health crisis center in Capitol Hill would be a great addition to a great neighborhood. Let's drink, laugh, and talk about it on July 7 @ 7PM at Vermillion.
June 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM
We have a chance to amplify the perspectives of Seattleites who - unlike some members of Seattle City Council - know a new King County mental health crisis center in Capitol Hill would be a great addition to a great neighborhood. Let's drink, laugh, and talk about it on July 7 @ 7PM at Vermillion.
Excited for tomorrow night’s 43rd LD legislative town hall on Saturday 5/31 at Bulldog News at 6PM. Come thru! ✊🏾🏛️
May 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Excited for tomorrow night’s 43rd LD legislative town hall on Saturday 5/31 at Bulldog News at 6PM. Come thru! ✊🏾🏛️
Excited to join 43rd LD residents, advocates, and organizers at a district town hall I’m hosting on 5/31 at Bulldog News in the University District.
We'll review the 2025 legislative session, discuss current local fights for the left, and preview next year in Olympia. Come thru!
We'll review the 2025 legislative session, discuss current local fights for the left, and preview next year in Olympia. Come thru!
May 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Excited to join 43rd LD residents, advocates, and organizers at a district town hall I’m hosting on 5/31 at Bulldog News in the University District.
We'll review the 2025 legislative session, discuss current local fights for the left, and preview next year in Olympia. Come thru!
We'll review the 2025 legislative session, discuss current local fights for the left, and preview next year in Olympia. Come thru!
Today Governor Ferguson signed my document recording fee bill into law. By closing a big bank loophole, HB 1858 will raise $60m annually for shelters, low income housing, and homebuyers’ assistance for Black and brown families.
Taxing the rich works and we should do more of it.
Taxing the rich works and we should do more of it.
April 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Today Governor Ferguson signed my document recording fee bill into law. By closing a big bank loophole, HB 1858 will raise $60m annually for shelters, low income housing, and homebuyers’ assistance for Black and brown families.
Taxing the rich works and we should do more of it.
Taxing the rich works and we should do more of it.
Now that Governor Ferguson is on record opposing a wealth tax, the stakes for HB 2045 are even higher.
Passing this corporate tax with no exemptions for billion dollar big businesses means fewer cuts to education, to healthcare, to the social safety net in Washington State.
Passing this corporate tax with no exemptions for billion dollar big businesses means fewer cuts to education, to healthcare, to the social safety net in Washington State.
April 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Now that Governor Ferguson is on record opposing a wealth tax, the stakes for HB 2045 are even higher.
Passing this corporate tax with no exemptions for billion dollar big businesses means fewer cuts to education, to healthcare, to the social safety net in Washington State.
Passing this corporate tax with no exemptions for billion dollar big businesses means fewer cuts to education, to healthcare, to the social safety net in Washington State.
No billion dollar mega-corporation deserves a tax break from Washington State at the expense of health and human services.
Sign in 'Pro' and tell your reps to pass House Bill 2045 without a corporate giveaway that everyday Washingtonians can't afford:
TinyUrl.com/WA2045
Sign in 'Pro' and tell your reps to pass House Bill 2045 without a corporate giveaway that everyday Washingtonians can't afford:
TinyUrl.com/WA2045
April 1, 2025 at 4:42 AM
No billion dollar mega-corporation deserves a tax break from Washington State at the expense of health and human services.
Sign in 'Pro' and tell your reps to pass House Bill 2045 without a corporate giveaway that everyday Washingtonians can't afford:
TinyUrl.com/WA2045
Sign in 'Pro' and tell your reps to pass House Bill 2045 without a corporate giveaway that everyday Washingtonians can't afford:
TinyUrl.com/WA2045
Early in the 2025 Washington State Legislative Session, these are a few bills my office is sponsoring so far to build a better Washington: social housing, 911 alternatives, accessibility, and health equity for all. ✊🏾🏛️
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Early in the 2025 Washington State Legislative Session, these are a few bills my office is sponsoring so far to build a better Washington: social housing, 911 alternatives, accessibility, and health equity for all. ✊🏾🏛️