Noticing this as well.

The more you know.

"Love your neighbor has nothing to do with proximity." –Rick Steves This is how you lead.

Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future by Daniel Lewis Wanted to love this book, but didn’t. More scientific information and less anthropocentric discourse might have made it more interesting to me.

The data points that roll in continue to be disappointing. Building a better world requires questioning the status quo and charting a different course when necessary, not enabling it.

My most fundamental belief is that we are all connected.

King County Elections held a mandatory machine recount for Kenmore City Council Position 2 on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The recertification meeting was held on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (1/12)

Why are the results for Kenmore City Council Position 2 taking so long to sort out? (1/8)

Hey WA peeps. There are signature gathers on the prowl all over our state hawking three regressive ballot initiatives. Please decline to sign these petitions: IL26-001 IL26-638 (Based on hate/discrimination) IL26-126 (Voter suppression) lwvwa.org/IL26-126

There’s a lot going on in the world. Fortunately, birds are one of them.

The race for Kenmore City Council Position 2 is getting tighter and tighter! We are continuing to close the gap and probably won’t know the outcome for sure until every last vote is counted. Will this be the closest race in Kenmore history? (1/3)

We are still very much in this! Thank you, Kenmore!

Vote totals have been fluctuating since Election Night. As of tonight, we are within 2% of the incumbent — and still very much in the game. King County Elections estimates there are ~1,000 ballots yet to be counted. We are staying hopeful for more good news next week. (1/5)

This one leaves us without words. Thank you Juliana for seeing the heart of our campaign. We are all connected. We need each other. These aren't platitudes. This is what it is to be alive and in community. NO ONE gets left behind. Everyone deserves care. We're all in this together. Time to vote!

Being in the presence of State Rep Davina Duerr feels like magic, because she gets that housing, climate change, and social and environmental justice are interconnected. She knows – just like us – that so much is possible when we see the whole and work together. We're grateful for her support!

We think this gull is reminding Kenmore that everyone is voting! Find a ballot drop box near you (there's one right outside city hall on 68th): kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec... Voting Centers are open to provide help (city hall is a voting center): kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec... Happy voting!

Our campaign is honored! Thank you @nigelherbig.bsky.social ❤️ Tracy's recs for Kenmore City Council: Pos. 2: Tracy Banaszynski Pos. 4: Nigel Herbig Pos. 6: Eric Adman Fuse Washington's Progressive Voters Guide agrees: progressivevotersguide.com/washington/?... Cast your ballot now (due Nov.4)! 🗳️

We are proud to be a Gun Sense Candidate! Mark Tracy Banaszynski for Kenmore City Council Pos 2. Return your ballot to a drop box – outside Kenmore City Hall on 68th Ave NE – by 8 pm on Nov 4. We would be honored to earn your vote and work with you for the safe future we all deserve! 🐼❤️

For over a decade, Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig has been a leader on transportation, affordable housing, the environment, and government transparency. We are honored that he sees our campaign's values as those Kenmore needs to navigate the next four years together and for his endorsement! Thank you! ❤️

Truly our greatest strength is one another. ❤️

It does, indeed, turn out that what's good for salmon is good for people, and Kenmore is lucky to have important salmon habitat in our care. We're looking forward to keeping salmon a vibrant part of the Puget Sound Region with you – we wouldn't be us without them. 🐟🌲🌊🏡

If we give them healthy habitat back, they will use it 🐟❤️

Thank you Planning Commission Vice Chair Dwight Thompson for your belief in our campaign and your endorsement! It has been a pleasure to serve alongside you on the planning commission and we look forward to continued collaboration as we both help our community grow into itself. ❤️

Today is the final day the USPS recommends mailing your ballot in. MAGA attacks on the postal service mean that if you mail it after today, it may not be counted. If you can’t mail today, turn it in at your nearest ballot drop box, locations can be found here: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...

Thank you to the local and state leaders who have joined our our campaign for a welcoming, affordable city; salmon swimming in our creeks; a budget that reflects Kenmore's values and needs; and seeing the best in one another. Everyone is welcome – We would be honored for you to join us, too! 🤝🐼

Bothell City Councilmember Amanda Dodd is the best, fiercest advocate for all the good things her community needs to be resilient and strong. She sets a high bar with her dedication and leadership, and we are honored to have her endorsement! Learn more: tracyforkenmore.com #Vote #TracyforKenmore

15 seconds of sanderling joy ❤️

Bothell City Councilmember Jenne Alderks is a bold leader invested in building beloved community. We are honored that she sees our commitment to a community in which everyone is cared for and grateful for her endorsement! Learn more: tracyforkenmore.com #Vote #TracyforKenmore #Nov4

Taking away Basic Food Benefits means people won't eat. This hits very close to home. If there is anything you can do –donate money to a local food bank, stock a Little Free Pantry near you, call your representatives, check in on a neighbor – please do. No one in this country should go hungry.

Thank you to @fusewashington.org for seeing our commitment to taking care of people and the planet and endorsing our campaign in the race for Kenmore City Council Position 2! Ballots due Nov 4, but no need to wait – mark Tracy Banaszynski on your ballot and return it now. We would be honored 🗳️❤️

I am very much looking forward to answering questions at the Kenmore City Council Forum. Thank you to Inglemoor students in Ms. Baker's 12th grade Civics class and the League of Women Voters, Seattle-King County for making this opportunity available for our community! Civics in action 💪🏻🗽🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈

Finding creative, collaborative solutions to problems is one of our favorite things to do. We're looking forward to taking on our community's big challenges in this spirit with you! Thank you Planning Commissioner Lassalle for believing in our campaign. We are so grateful! #VoteTracyforKenmore

Our budget should match the needs and values of our community. We're excited to work with smart people like Northshore School District Financial Advisory Committee Member Jeffery Pooley and YOU to make sure our city is responsibly stewarding our financial resources! #VoteTracyforKenmore #Nov4

How lucky are we to ride around the sun with birds? Joy! 🐦🌍🌞❤️

*5* sitting Kenmore City Councilmembers have signed on to support our vision for a welcoming, affordable city; salmon swimming in our creeks; a responsible budget that matches our community values; and seeing the best in one another. We'd be honored to earn your support, too! tracyforkenmore.com

We are proud to be the Fuse endorsed candidate in the race for Kenmore City Council Position 2! Look for your ballot — arriving soon! — and vote Tracy for Kenmore by November 4 ✅🗳️

We have been so honored by the kindness and conviction with which community members have shown up for this campaign. Together we are building a vibrant, resilient, connected community. You're amazing, Kenmore. We love you. ❤️

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We are proud to stand in solidarity with our Muslim neighbors to create a world where everyone – regardless of their faith, race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity – is treated with justice, fairness, and respect. 🤝 Thank you CAIR Action for your endorsement!

Upholding and defending democracy is going to take all of us, all the time. Register to vote www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo... Find solidarity in gathering with your community www.nokings.org Every pro-democracy action you take matters. We're in this with you! #TracyforKenmore #FairVoteWA #Nov4

Constituents requested more local grazing opportunities and safer road crossings. 🦌😍

Duckling joy 🐥😍

We are honored to have earned sole endorsements in the race for Kenmore City Council Pos. 2 from: • King County Dems • First District Dems and • Shoreline Firefighters Local 1760 We're looking forward to taking care of people and the planet with their support and yours! #TracyforKenmore #VoteNov4

We are proud to be building a local coalition (with Kenmore residents like you!) and a regional one with leaders from across the First Legislative District – we get more done together. Thank you Woodinville City Councilmember Michelle Evans for joining us with your leadership and support!

If you would like to host a yard sign, please send an email to [email protected] and we will drop one off for you. It would make us as giddy with happiness as I look here (whether you live on a busy street or at the end of a quiet cul du sac)!

Former Kenmore City Councilmember Corina Pfeil believes in the value and worth of every single one of us, just like we do. We are honored to have her endorsement and her vote! ❤️

Someone stopped their car to offer me an umbrella tonight and it filled my with as much joy as watching this baby goose tumble out of an adult wing. What kindness lives in Kenmore and what beauty in the world!

Awww and joy, somehow always here, despite everything 🐥❤️

We are honored to have the support of young adult community members like Becca Bailey. One day the baton will be passed to them, and we take the responsibility of carrying it for now seriously. Thank you, Becca, for your trust and support! 🏃❤️🏃‍♀️

I am proud to be running with a great cohort of candidates in the First Legislative District who understand how important bold leadership at the local level is to improving outcomes for our communities. Thanks for the shout out @joshrosenau.org! You’re one of the real ones!