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I spoke to both Senator @vandanaslatter.bsky.social and Insurance Commissioner @pattykuderer-waoic.bsky.social about this issue because I was worried about not just the availability but the insurance coverage. I was glad to hear that our state has our back. ❤️WA

This is actually the second ped project currently delayed due to waiting on the signal equipment.

Adding people does not always mean adding cars. There is a qualitative change that comes with more folks and simply linearly extrapolating leads to harmful overestimates.

💪 It was another weekend of team canvassing, this time in the Kingsgate neighborhood! We love meeting neighbors and talking about what's on their minds for Kirkland. Help us keep the momentum through November—sign up here ⤵️ www.kurtforkirkland.com

Get a tour of Reservoir Park, a charming little neighborhood park in the Norkirk neighborhood. 🌳 Join me in the Kirkland Parks Challenge—download the list of parks here: kurtforkirkland.com/parks

Meanwhile we'd like to have some bike lane barriers at all. 🥲

It doesn't have to be this way.

Had a blast at the International Night Market last week! So many cultures, flavors, and neighbors all in one place. 🌍 Big shoutout to the bike valet—over 50 bikes parked! Love seeing Kirkland come together like this. 🚲

❌KINGS ❌SLAVES ❌NAZIS ✅COFFEE

These things are totally achievable but lofty plans are not enough. We need to elect people who consistently show the will to make good on these promises.

Build great places and people will find a way to get there. Make it easy and safe to get there with transit (or bikes, or walking, or...) and people will do that.

I'll be stopping by!

We have stolen the autonomy of children and so many others and surrendered it to car dependency. This is a choice and we can do better.

We need leadership in Kirkland with the courage to stand up for what is right.

We proved in the primary that our message resonates. We can win this! 💪 The road to November is short, but with your help, we’ll cross the finish line strong. Whether you chip in a few $ or join us knocking doors, every bit matters. Sign up and be part of the team! 🗳️💙 www.kurtforkirkland.com

✨👋 It’s been a busy week for Team Kurt! We attended a neighborhood picnic and a fundraiser, had countless conversations with Kirkland neighbors on their doorsteps, waved signs, and more. 🗳️ Now all you need you to do is VOTE! Drop off your ballot at any official ballot box before 8pm Tuesday!

Guess who is an extra in this important video from @vandanaslatter.bsky.social? (OK, it's lots of people...)

Outraged by the GOP calls to arrest state Democrats? Get involved in your local government, in your local elections. It’s good medicine and maintaining a healthy democracy at home in your town is the first step. Also, don’t forget to vote @kurtforkirkland.com and Shilpa Prem before tomorrow. ☺️

4 days to go! 🗳️ Official drop‑boxes are your best friend. Check our cheat sheet & hit that drop box STAT 💨 #BallotDrop #LD48Votes

Vision Zero is achievable in an urban context. We know how, we just have to do it.

🦌🐢🦆 I saw so much wildlife on my visit to Juanita Bay Park. Our Kirkland community works to maintain accessible nature preservation areas like this just down the street from where we live and work. youtube.com/shorts/FCQq4...

🏡 Honored to have @Tech4Housing.org’s endorsement: "[Kurt’s] community work shows his clear vision for a city that’s safe, affordable, and equitable for everyone. He will work to expand housing options for every Kirkland resident and create transportation solutions to decrease traffic congestion.”

My dream is to wind up in this like [SPOILER] did.🤩

Can’t stop won’t stop canvassing. 😁✨ @kurtforkirkland.com

🏒❄️ Toured the Kraken Community Iceplex this week as Everest Neighborhood Association Vice Chair. The proposal for a Kirkland site could bring big wins—community space, rec options, local economic boosts. I asked the tough questions. Also: Zamboni. 😄

Had a great time at the Houghton Summer Soirée! 🌟 Loved hearing The High Life Band (catch them again Sept 7 at the Everest Picnic!) + the talented LWHS student jazz band The Guys from Ipanema. Big thanks to CHNA for bringing the community together! 💙

We’re here with our furry friends to ‘bark at the board’ for a welcoming policy for dogs on Sound Transit!

So, urbanism.

If you’re an extrovert who works from home and needs more people time, might I suggest canvassing for a cause or a political campaign you care about? Canvassed last night for @kurtforkirkland.com and now I’m addicted. I guess it’s satisfying my need for face time, even if it’s door roulette. 😆

🌲 New endorsement alert! 🎉 I'm honored to have the endorsement of the Sierra Club of Washington: "Thank you for your work to help protect Washington’s environment and help build an equitable and sustainable ecological future for our state."

🌎 The Junior League Softball World Series is returning to Kirkland! Join me this Friday, July 25 @ Peter Kirk Park for an afternoon of fun starting with a celebrity softball game at 3pm, followed by live performances, team photo ops, a welcoming ceremony, and a screening of "A League of Their Own".

💦 🎾 Where can you splash, zip line, bike, use workout equipment, and catch a concert all in the same afternoon? Kirkland's Feriton Spur Park, of course! Scope out this diverse public space that wraps around the Google campus. youtube.com/shorts/1qxGB...

✨🗳️ Ballots are arriving in mailboxes all over Kirkland! I'm grateful for our democratic right to vote and how King County Elections has made it easy for our voices to count. Primaries matter, and your vote matters. Be sure to get your ballot in the mail or in an official drop box by August 5th!

🏀 🚲 🛝 Take a personal tour of my neighborhood's Everest Park with me! This one is full of memories and milestones for me and my family. 🌳 Join me in the Kirkland Parks Challenge—download the list of parks here: kurtforkirkland.com/parks #kirklandwa #kirklandwashington

🌳✨ Our parks connect us. 🛝 Every Friday 10am-2pm, bring the kids and visit one of these Kirkland neighborhood parks for Rec-n-Roll — free games, crafts, and lunch (while supplies last)! Public spaces build community. Thank you for these programs, Kirkland Parks & Recreation!

🏡 Have you seen that cute little red house in the trees near the Cross Kirkland Corridor trail in the Everest Neighborhood? The City has preserved it as part of Fisk Park! 🌳 Join me in the Kirkland Parks Challenge! Download the list of parks here: kurtforkirkland.com/parks

🌟 Honored to have the endorsement of the @fusewashington.org Progressive Voters Guide: "Kurt Dresner is someone who clearly cares deeply about our community and is well-versed in the issues facing residents. We enthusiastically recommend voting for Kurt Dresner for Kirkland City Council, Pos. 7."

🛝 Today we're visiting the Norkirk neighborhood for a stroll through Crestwoods Park. From nature trails that connect to the Cross Kirkland Corridor to playgrounds, there's something for everyone. youtube.com/shorts/hqLsg...

🎉 Excited to be endorsed by ALL THREE of Kirkland’s LD Democrats orgs — the 1st, 45th, and 48th! Grateful for the trust and ready to move Kirkland forward. 💙 KurtForKirkland.com

⏳ Can you believe we're less than four weeks away from the August Primary?! My team and I have been busy knocking on doors and meeting neighbors all over Kirkland. Subscribe to my email updates for opportunities to join in on the fun: kurtforkirkland.com#subscribe

Leadership.

👋 Hello from Hazen Hills Park! Learn a bit of history and why neighborhood parks like this one are important hubs of our community. 🌳 Join me in the Kirkland Parks Challenge—download the list of parks here: kurtforkirkland.com/parks

💙 Grateful to have joined this amazing panel last night for @theurbanist.org's "Urbanism on the Eastside". Loved the chance to talk housing, transit, and a more connected community with neighbors who care. 👏 Let’s keep the momentum going! 👏

Delighted with the wonky discussion at the Eastside Urbanist panel.

🏡 Join me TODAY at 4pm-6pm to discuss important issues like housing, transportation, safety, and growth. I'll be a panelist at @theurbanist.org’s "Urbanism on the Eastside Panel" with other local leaders who envision an Eastside that works better for everyone. www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/23/g...

What an incredible day to Celebrate Kirkland! 🇺🇸✨ Many thanks to my campaign supporters for joining in the parade and sharing their enthusiasm for a vibrant, connected community. 💙

🎉 We’re ready to Celebrate Kirkland tomorrow! See you in the parade! 🇺🇸 Thanks to Chainline Brewing for hosting our pre-parade crafting event. 💙

Our beautiful parks are essential to our community. 🌳🛝✨ Join me in the Kirkland Parks Challenge and see if you can visit all 60 Kirkland parks before Election Day, November 4th! Download the checklist here 👇 kurtforkirkland.com/parks