I have been looking forward to this event for so long, I am so sad that a single car free block for 2 days was apparently too much to ask for.

NEW STORY// Katie Wilson Kicks off Expanded Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org

Seattle Fire just responded to a driver hitting someone on a bike at Renton Ave S and S Genesee Street in Rainier Vista. The cyclist who was hit is 11 years old, and is being transported to the hospital with significant injuries. This was a hit-and-run.

Hugely bummed to hear that the city has denied The Ave for All’s permits to demonstrate a car-free University Way just two days this summer. You can join their letter writing campaign here: actionnetwork.org/letters/supp.... @lhjseattle.bsky.social

Praising Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court is inconsistent with the values of Washington’s 46th District. www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-re...

Major light rail news: simulated service on the 2 Line is expected to start within a month. That's the last big milestone before a grand opening, and brings the benefit of added trains riders will be able to board between International District and Lynnwood. www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/09/c...

UPDATE — With Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus), there are now at least 12 congressional Democrats, 15 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 8 Democratic candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:

social housing is undefeated in seattle, folks. you love to see it.

Uhhhhhh I’m sorry, Brad Smith, the guy who donated to Brucey boys campaign? Wtf is this @girmayzahilay.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/wils...

A New Yorker cover shouldn’t make me feel like this, but here it is, making me feel like this

Dream Team.

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Yikes. This list demonstrates exactly how checked out Sara Nelson has been. She is not serving us well at all. Vote Dionne Foster. dionnefoster.com/Sarasrecord/

An important message to the people of New York City. More information at zohranfornyc.com/birthday

I think this was the most powerful testimony we’ve heard so far.

so this guy like 100% had a stroke right

I’m having what I call an “emergency casual meeting” for everyone to discuss all things light rail. Budget cuts, station alignments, political intrigue! Pop in any time after 5pm today with your questions and takes. I will be ready with a Seattle map and dry erase markers so let’s get into it!

Instead of “Katie is Seattle’s Mamdani” can we say she’s Seattle’s Wu? An Urbanist, a mom, and a successful and popular leader coasting to reelection. (Yes, I know she’s been iffy recently re: some bikelanes but overall I still like her!)

“‘These results […] show us that voters stand with our vision of Seattle’s future, a city with social housing, a city with that reliable public transit, universal child care, income to feel at home,’ Wilson said in her victory speech.”

Second favorite part of the night was watching our favorite sitting councilmember @alexis4seattle.bsky.social get carded at the after party.

With some potential exceptions, initial primary results look incredibly strong for progressives and housing champions across the entire region.

This is a clear act of misfeasance. Time for a recall.

Harrell has been the single biggest obstacle to light rail construction, wasting time and money granting his corporate donors’ requests to change station placement. Are you actually paying attention to what’s going on in your city? www.kuow.org/stories/wher... publicola.com/2023/03/28/c...

Hot off the presses: The Urbanist's primary election endorsements. Ballots arrive in mailboxes as soon as tomorrow. www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/16/2...

The action network Rainier Greenways created: actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...

Two years ago I interviewed a 31-year-old NY state assemblymember about a 7-year-old girl killed by an SUV driver in his district. I hung up the phone, astonished that I'd talked to a legislator who so thoughtfully articulated what actually needs to change on our streets. He'll make a great mayor

I think The Stranger is confused. Lin voted 1B, so i’m unsure how that earns you the Slut for Progressive Revenue title. Also it’s spelled Fackler. This one was lazy :/

Watching Claudia Balducci at work is witnessing someone at the top of their game. Here's Balducci pushing Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to revise the amendment he put forward that would have walked back Sound Transit's commitment to make changes to improve safety on Seattle's MLK Way.

@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social has my support. She’s been fighting for working-class Seattleites for over a decade and a half, securing wins like the jumpstart tax and an increased minimum wage in Seattle & Tukwila. She’s also been a day 1 advocate of social housing. Let’s vote Bruce out yall🗳️

@theneedling.com do ur worst

Shot and chaser

Will the last progressive orgs to leave Seattle please turn out the lights?

If I live to be 300 I will not understand what passes for "intelligent power brokers" in this town. Every. single. thing. MLK Labor says Bruce has done for them, @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social will and would have and HAS done five times over, with none of the downsides.

He’s a madman

Why a Man Who Pointed a Gun at a Pregnant Woman Over a Parking Spot Is the Transit Hero Seattle Needs: tinyurl.com/zfe26r2z

“I will not lead with bikes” -Bruce Harrell

We are incredibly grateful for the strong support from our community. Our campaign is already close to qualifying for Democracy Vouchers. Please sign and donate $10 to help us build a people powered campaign! JamieForSeattle.com

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Met some heroes this morning in Olympia! @sharonshewmake.bsky.social ran into us at the bike racks (go viks!) and @staterepjuliareed.bsky.social is vice chair of the committee we spoke to. It sounds like the ebike tax is going to be struck from SB5801, woohoo!!

My knees are sore but I am so happy!

Hell yah @danielhep.me and @lhjseattle.bsky.social and @dydxlmao.bsky.social

I see you in the audience @lhjseattle.bsky.social and @dydxlmao.bsky.social! Good morning and glad you arrived safely. #waleg

Taxing e-bikes and making transit pay tolls is such dumb policy. Excited to meet up with @lhjseattle.bsky.social and @dydxlmao.bsky.social in Lakewood to bike down to Olympia and tell ‘em.

Group is riding e-bikes from Seattle to Olympia to urge House to oppose e-bike tax #SEAbikes #WA

Made it to the interurban trail! Now a straight shot to Puyallup to recharge! If you haven’t yet, sign up to give remote testimony to remove the 10% tax on new EBikes!: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...

Here we go!

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