Congrats to Councilmember-Elect Eddie Lin! As I depart, please know that I’m impressed by his enthusiasm, devotion to community & commitment to public service. I look forward to watching his passion for Seattle shape better outcomes for our community. Until we meet again, may the Force be with you!

I’m happy to share that the 2026 budget, passed on 11/21, includes $2.1 million for a community health clinic in Rainier Beach. This money will fund infrastructure improvements at the Tubman Center for Health & Freedom’s new clinic. More details available: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

Please take @seattleu.edu's Public Safety Survey before it closes on 11/30. Let's ensure that SPD is able to receive an abundance of accurate, authentic information on how you feel about public safety in your neighborhood. Make sure your voice is heard! 📣 Visit: publicsafetysurvey.org/index.html

Ok, it's getting REAL! ⌚ My final newsletter went out 11/21. 📰 🗞️ Please know that this newsletter takes a different approach & is a showcase of SOME (not all) of the legislation & policies I've had the privilege of sponsoring & cosponsoring. 💙🎉Visit: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

Fathers & Sons Together (FAST) invites Seattle youth to sign up for their 2025 Basketball Camp honoring the legacy of Seattle SuperSonics Point Guard Slick Watts. This event takes place 12 – 4 p.m. 12/6, at the Rainier Beach Community Club. 🏀 Reg: www.fastfathersandsonstogether.org/current-even...

Last month we headed into the Chinatown-International District to celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded Chinese Information & Service Center (CISC) Bilingual Preschool. Learn more about this awesome early learning environment in my newsletter at: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁!! 🤝 Find the link to register for this event on the Fathers and Sons Together website: www.fastfathersandsonstogether.org/current-even.... We hope to see you there! 👋 💙

Have a project you’re stuck on?🔨 Need some guidance for renting?🏠 Want to know what's going on in your community? Join the Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) from 9 - 3 11/8 for the Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino Community Center. Get face-to-face help from the City! #SeattleHomeFair

Huge thanks to Seattle Fire (SFD) for all their work on the recent series of intentionally set fires in Mount Baker & Rainier Beach. SFD investigators continue to work closely with the @seattlepolicedept.bsky.social Arson Bomb Squad to locate a suspect. More: fireline.seattle.gov/2025/10/23/i...

Please join the @seattlepolicedept.bsky.social & the Seattle Dept of Neighborhoods for a community conversation centered on one of our favorite topics: Public Safety! This event takes place 6 – 7:30 p.m., 10/28, at the Filipino Community Center. We encourage you to attend & have your voices heard!

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? ✨🎉💃 The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture has you covered! 'Arrivals,' by The Seattle Project, is a movement residency series inspired by the King Street Station & its significance for communities in Seattle. More: www.seattle.gov/arts/experie...

Have a project you’re stuck on?🔨 Need some guidance for renting?🏠 Want to know what's going on in your community? Join the Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) from 9 - 3 11/8 for the Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino Community Center. Get face-to-face help from the City! #SeattleHomeFair

Meet Emerson, last week's @seattleanimal.bsky.social pet of the week! 💙🐾😻 He’s a shy and gentle guy with big, curious eyes and silky fur. He might hide at first, but give him time and he'll start exploring and showing his playful side! Learn more about Emerson at: ws.petango.com/webservices/...

On 10/8, I was honored to stand with @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, OIRA Dir. Hamdi Mohamed, community leaders, & several of my city council colleagues, as the Mayor signed 2 Executive Orders focused on protecting our community from federal overreach. More: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

On 10/4 we were thrilled to join King Donuts owner Hong Chhuor, Seattle DON Director Jenifer Chao, the Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC) and other community organizations, to celebrate the brand-new community mural coming to the Rainier Valley. 🎉🍩 More: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

This is one Seattle resident who knows what's up! King Donuts is a small, family-owned and operated business in southeast Seattle (District 2). If you haven't tried their homemade donuts, you should! My team and I were just out there celebrating their upcoming community mural. 🎉

We've got a few appointments available for our next In-District Office Hours event from 3 - 7 p.m. Monday, 10/6, at the Rainier Beach Community Center. 🎉 Do you have something you'd like to chat about? This is a great opportunity to connect in person. Visit: outlook.office365.com/book/InDistr...

Please check out this week's newsletter to learn more about my work serving the southeast Seattle community. 🎉📰🗞️Also, if you're looking for something to do this weekend, there are several great events in District 2. Get all the details at: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

SMC is partnering with 40+ support providers to bring a 1-day, free event offering access to services: housing support, mental health, legal services, court help (including warrant quash & ticket options), medical care, jobs, pet care, & more. Pre-register at: www.seattle.gov/courts/commu...

The Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD) invites the community to attend the Graham Block Party at 11 am – 3 pm, Sat 9/27 at MLK Jr Way S & S Eddy St (in front of Rainier BBQ). Enjoy free food, music, cultural performances & activities for all ages at this family-friendly celebration. 🎉

We are expecting above-normal temperatures today & into early next week. 🥵 Please take the heat seriously & act with caution. You can take simple steps to help prevent heat-related illness & even death. Don't forget, most @spl.org locations are cooling centers! Get more info: seattle.gov/heat-safety

Please meet SPD K9 Nala! 🎉🐾💙 K9 Nala belongs to an exclusive, rapidly growing genre of working dogs known as Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s, trained to sniff out chemical compounds in electronic devices. Nala is part of SPD's ICAC Unit & works with her handler to protect & save children. 😍

Join the Ethiopian Community in Seattle for a vibrant street festival full of tradition, culture, and community spirit. ✨ This event takes place 12 - 7 pm, Sat. 8/30 on East Cherry St. between MLK Jr. Way S & 25th Ave. This New Year celebration is free & open to all! Bring your family & friends! 🌟

The Tubman Center for Health & Freedom is hosting an online listening session to share the nonprofit’s 5-Year Model of Care Report along with updated architectural plans for its Rainier Beach clinic. 🗓️ 8/12 🕕 6PM – 7:30 PM 💻 Online via Zoom Please register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Seattle Police Department is investigating several intentionally set/suspicious fires that have caused fear, stress & anxiety for our D2 community members. Yesterday, we shared everything we've learned about the fires, which you can find here: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

Please check out this week's newsletter! 📰 🗞️ 🎉 We worked with our friends at SPD to share everything we could about the series of intentionally set/suspicious fires that has ripped through D2 in recent days. Plus you learn about recent & upcoming events: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

On behalf of the Othello Park Alliance (OPA) we’d like to invite the community to attend the 2025 Othello Park International Festival, which takes place 12 - 6 p.m. Sunday, 8/10 at Othello Park. Check out our newsletter for more details: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

Councilmember Strauss celebrates appointment of Councilmember Juarez council.seattle.gov/2025/07/28/c...

CM Strauss & I spent time with @seattlechannel.bsky.social Host @callananseattle.bsky.social for the July episode of Council Edition! We talked about the D5 vacancy, CM Rinck’s proposal to amend the City’s B&O tax structure (if approved by voters) & more. Visit: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEdition

Wednesday morning’s Housing and Human Services Committee recessed due to the lack of quorum and was later adjourned. The estimated timing for the next meeting is TBD. Chair Solomon and Councilmember Rinck are currently meeting with attendees in an informal community discussion.

📢REMINDER📢 A community public forum for the district 5 vacancy will be held on Monday, July 21 from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Room LB 1207, first floor Library Building at North Seattle College 9600 College Way North Seattle, WA 98103

Do you guys know about the Estelle Street P-Patch? 🌱🥭👩‍🌾 Last month, we had the opportunity to celebrate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)-Informed and other improvements at this vibrant, charming community garden. 🌸Learn more: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

Last week, we attended the memorial dedication in honor of fallen SPD Officer Joselito “Lito” Barber, killed in the line of duty on 8/13/06. The event took place at the Filipino Community Center (FCC), where the memorial, a granite badge adorned with Lito’s serial number – 6897 – permanently rests.

My latest newsletter is hot off the presses! 🎉 📰 This week, you'll read about the Seattle Pride Parade, the ceremony for fallen SPD Officer Joselito Barber, our walking tour of Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) funded projects ongoing in the C-ID, and much more. Visit: lnkd.in/g3yYU3DX

Join Mayor Harrell, local leaders, community organizations, sports teams, and thousands of neighbors for the One Seattle Day of Service on Sat 7/12/25! There are over 1,800 volunteer shifts at more than 55 events around the city, with more being added until the event. 🎉More: seattle.gov/dayofservice

Meet Penny, last week's Seattle Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Penny is a beautiful tabby with auburn highlights who is sweet, social, and courageous. She is 11 years old & in search of her forever home. Please consider adopting this precious fur-baby. Learn more at: ws.petango.com/webservices/...

Please join us at 11 a.m. Thurs 6/26, at the Filipino Community Center (FCC) for a memorial dedication ceremony in honor of fallen SPD Officer Joselito Barber, (EOW 8/13/06). FCC is located at 5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. Thank you for your service, Officer Barber. You are not forgotten. 💙 🌹

@seattleparks.bsky.social rocks!! There are so many wonderful summer activities and events. Summer is here! 🌞😎🎉

We are partnering with the Seattle Office of Neighborhoods to host an Anti-Displacement Resource Fair! 🎉🏡This event takes place 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat. June 14 at the Rainier Beach Community Center. There will be snacks! 🍊🍪Get all the details and RSVP at: council.seattle.gov/2025/06/03/c...

This week it was my privilege to gather in community with the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) at their 80th annual Memorial Day Service. This was a powerful opportunity to reflect on the incredible sacrifices made by our country's Japanese American veterans & honor their extensive legacy of service.

Please join us 6 – 8 p.m. on 5/28 at the NewHolly Gathering Hall for the May SPD South Precinct Advisory Council (SPAC) meeting. This event includes conversation centered on public safety, gun violence & D2-related crime trends. This is a great opportunity to meet SPD Chief of Police Shon Barnes!

Today is newsletter day! 🎉 📰 🗞️ This week you'll learn all about last week's Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony, the upcoming South Precinct Advisory Council Meeting & our 6/14 Anti-Displacement Resource Fair. Thank you for your interest in my work. Visit: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

Next week, a variety of Seattle & King County service organizations are linking arms to host the Little Saigon Resource Fair! 🎉⚕️This event will run from 10am-2pm 5/29 in Hoa Mai Park. Guests can receive a variety of services free of charge. Hoa Mai Park is located at 1224 S King Street in the C-ID.

We're so happy to share that Drew Barrymore has been adopted! 💙🐾 If you're the one who adopted her, please post a picture in the comments. 📸

This month we are excited and honored to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans who have struggled, endured, and helped shape our vibrant nation. 💙🎉🕎🔯 Image by Eugene Bennett, courtesy of the JFNA and used with permission. Learn more at: www.jewishinseattle.org

This is amazing!! Thank you to these quick thinking young heroes! 💙💦

Meet Drew Barrymore, our @seattleanimal.bsky.social Pet of the Week! Drew is a true explorer; if there's a cabinet or an interesting hidey-hole in the room, she's already checked it out. She loves pets & chin scratches & starts purring instantly when picked up. Visit: www.seattle.gov/animal-shelt...

Today is newsletter day! 📰🗞️Please check out my newsletter to learn more about my work as your District 2 councilmember. Visit: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...

Every week my team highlights an adoptable pet in our @seattleanimal.bsky.social Pet of the Week series. 🦴 Last week we featured Mud Puddle, a sweet and scruffy girl looking for her forever home! 🐾🐶If you adopt Mud Puddle, please comment on this post! Learn more: ws.petango.com/webservices/...

Last week, Comcast announced that it will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants through the Comcast RISE program. ⬆️ Learn more at: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAS...