Fascinated at how news coverage in #roc is reticent to mention how Joe Morelle’s son’s lobbying of Monroe County for AirBNB included sending MC the first draft of opt-out legislation, that they sat on for 200 days before pushing it through at the last minute.

I requested this info from Bello admin right before Thanksgiving. Typically, they reply to all legislators. Less than 24 hours before the vote, they have not provided any of this. Providing it day of (if they do at all) is not acceptable. Damning. Another reason to vote no.

Democracy dies in darkness- so why are we going to trust a lobbying firm that fights public power? Monroe county should take advantage of the tools the state has given them to ensure we’re collecting the data and tax revenue we need to keep things running smoothly.

Could use some support - pulling out all the stops. Join us!

I Ryan Lizza'd this by saving the best for last. TLDR: Joe Morelle's son is a lobbyist for Airbnb, which probably wrote this legislation. And now, we get no meaningful discussion. Public hearing is same day as vote, also the only time legislators can get to ask public questions.

I am on my way home to Toronto and the aurorae are absolutely phenomenal. If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.

Don’t be a blockhead Charlie!

If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing

So- not bad for my first run!! If you voted for me in #rochester I would love to stay connected so that next time we find eachother sooner :) forms.gle/uFuNc1kaMrow... #roc

If you want to tune into the live results here in Rochester #roc, app.enhancedvoting.com/results/publ...

Republicans who think your seat is safe: no it's not

Less than an hour left to vote here in #roc if you’re waiting for the last minute, well- it’s the last minute!! Get out there!!

Vote Local! #rochester

So I know folks in Rochester are bummed that they can’t vote WFP for @zohrankmamdani here- BUT you can vote for me on the Working Families Party Line right here in #rochester! Tuesday is your last day to cast a ballot - Find your polling place at www.voteforkelly.com/vote

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This.

Happy b’day, “American Idiot” — released as a single 21 years ago today, and written in the wake of the Iraq War. “The country had gone into a war based on lies,” said Billie Joe Armstrong, “and no one seemed to care. .. It was a song that came from a very honest, pissed-off place.”

We found our Bizarro for the sequel!

We don't know who needs to hear this. #ResistTrump

What are we waiting for?

I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Donald Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.

That last part

Not the outcome I’d hoped for in the Democratic Primary- but we had some hella victories along the way. You know our Democracy is in danger, if you want to put your skills to work in an organized fashion - let’s stay connected, kellycheatle.com/peoplepower

And if you need to find your polling location voteforkelly.com/vote has all of the details. including a video on the new voting machines

Your last day to vote in the #roc Democratic primary is Tuesday June 24 (tomorrow!) I know you’re tired. I know it’s going to be hot. But I also know that your vote could change the future of our city… So get to your assigned polling location between 6am and 9pm vote & get your sticker!

it has not gone unnoticed

the thing with Mamdani is that he’s obviously an incredible political talent - the campaign he’s run has been extremely impressive even if you don’t like his policies the party should be delighted, and that they’re instead pulling out all the stops to beat him speaks volumes

No money for Medicaid or SNAP or museums or schools or sidewalks or gun violence prevention or art or libraries. Always money for war.

AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”

Meant to mention this last week, but if you have a young person in your life who’s into history or graphic novels or just good books, buy them George Takei’s “They Called Us Enemy.” My oldest couldn’t put it down.

Don't miss @julialurie.bsky.social's latest, in which she went to a small city outside of Boston to see how immigrant communities are documenting—and shielding themselves from—Trump's deportation force www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

A top staffer to Sen. Tina Smith emailed Sen. Mike Lee’s top staffers on Monday about “how much additional pain you’ve caused on an unspeakably horrific weekend” Via Sam Stein on twitter

@13wham.bsky.social ‬⁩ this is propaganda. How could the reporter not mention that the mayor was caught in a lie about not doing these sweeps? And there’s no interview with an advocate who say that these sweeps are bad. And notably no use of word “sweep.”

BREAKING! Questionnaire shows broad support for raising Rochester’s minimum wage among mayoral and city council candidates! @cityofrochester.bsky.social 👉 Press Release on Questionnaire bit.ly/ROCWagesPress 👉Full responses to Questionaire bit.ly/ROCWageQuestionnaire #RaiseUpNY #ROCSolidWages

Hey #roc it’s time to vote. #letsdothis Find your polling place, and even see a video of the new voting machines at VoteforKelly.com/vote (much love to Rob Rogalski, @magnusapollo.bsky.social and especially @larrycmoss.com)

Monroe County Democrats closed ranks after @delgadoforny.bsky.social announced gov run. What bugs me is the notion that primaries are bad and disloyal and hurt efforts to fight Trump. Meanwhile, they have NO trouble primarying Dems who don't obey their orders. It's just about control.

Tune in tomorrow to connections at 1pm with Evan Dawson on @wxxirochester.bsky.social and you can hear from me as well as Luis Aponte and Victor Sanchez (its one of the few opportunities to hear from us before the primary so don’t miss these candidate episodes!)

If you’re curious about how we got to this wild timeline we’re on and what we can do to fix it- you dont want to miss this! This monday on zoom! mobilize.us/s/JQsL51

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Crazy how long this conversation has been going on

Ok- I’m going to be on the phone ALL WEEK next week to raise funds for mailers to reach the thousands of voters I’ll need to vote for me so I can be your next #roc City Council Member. $55 helps me reach 100 voters $550 helps me reach 1,000 voters… set a mom up secure.actblue.com/donate/kelly...

Ugh. I know, and it makes it even harder for local candidates to use texts. I’ve taken to sending my own act blue in response! secure.actblue.com/donate/kelly...

The lack of skepticism really makes Trumpism possible—the pride in accepting hierarchies and ridiculousness. The Triumph of the Neokayfabe

I need to get better about timely cross posting. This was from earlier this week, everything is just moving so fast…

PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of Citizen Action of New York,” said @kellycheatle.bsky.social. “Together, we’re fighting for a more just, equitable Rochester where every neighbor can thrive.

Remember the 6 men who forcibly removed Dr. Teresa Borrenphol from the Coeur d'Alene town hall? They’ve been arrested and charged! www.kivitv.com/news/six-men...