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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 8h

At the Tuesday, October 6th #Kirkland City Council meeting, the council will review the economic impact and competitiveness study results and decide whether to move forward with raising the minimum wage citywide or take no action. 🧵 www.theurbanist.org/op-ed-kirkla...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spotted in the wild: A Waymo at the Crossroads Fred Meyer's in #Bellevue

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Funny that We 💚 Seattle & Jonathan Choe are now trying to convince folks that I made the report to LNI, against WHS. I don't have any control over which state agencies investigate and for what reasons, but sure, let's throw out some racism just coz. Also, Reason never once reached out to me.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I am one of the only renters quoted in this Seattle Times piece about our crazy-expensive real estate market in #Kirkland. My hope is that we can become a community where buying a home isn't just an unobtainable dream for many. www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...

Buving in Kirkland remains a dream for some.
Alycia Ramirez, 34, and her husband, Juan, 41, live in a rented two-bedroom apartment in Finn Hill, paying about $2,200 a month, which doesn't include utilities.

Ramirez grew up in Kirkland and works as a supervisor in a grocery store near their apartment. Her husband commutes out of the city to work in an auto body shop.

She views Kirkland as home and was recently appointed to the city's transportation commission. She plans to stay for at least five more years for her 13-year-old son to graduate.

Some of her co-workers have bought homes in Kirkland, which gives her hope. However, lower-cost options aren't coming fast enough. She said her rent increases $150 to $200 per month each time they sign a new lease.
"It's deeply frustrating for us,' Ramirez said. ""We would like to buy either a small property or a small home at some point, and we know that will be incredibly difficult," she said.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This visual proposed budget for 2026-27', shown at City Hall 4 All in #Kirkland last weekend, is... depressing. Police & Courts would get $100.6M in the city budget, while Human Services & Affordable Housing would only get crumbs of the budget at $7.6M www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/D...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looks like Andrea Suarez and We 💚 Seattle are now back collaborating with Kevin Dahlgren, their former president, who pleaded guilty to identity theft after using his unsheltered clients' identities to steal from the City of Gresham (his employer at the time) www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Once again, Andrea Suarez of We 💚 Seattle has shown up to a GOP event, this time, at the WA GOP's biggest fundraising dinner. She has also donated directly to the King Co GOP this year. Andrea and her org are closely aligned with the national GOP agenda. my.pdc.wa.gov/public/regis...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

One of my favorite performances at City Hall 4 All in #Kirkland this afternoon.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hello friends, Tomorrow is City Hall 4 All from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. at #Kirkland City Hall. Come hang & learn about the Kirkland Initiative, browse the pop-up markets, meet the City Council, or listen to live music. www.kirklandwa.gov/Whats-Happen... www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/C...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Because of severe budget shortfalls, @waisn.bsky.social will reduce its deportation defense hotline hours to 7 a.m.-2 p.m. If you need to report #ICE activity or connect with resources outside of those hours, you can still leave a message (or text), and someone will get back to you. 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The park rangers who racially profiled 5 families out camping this Labor Day weekend at the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest & turned them over to #ICE should be fired. Our local elected officials and the state should demand answers from the U.S. Forest Service. www.king5.com/article/news...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

About 50 people came out on a cold, rainy night tonight to stand in solidarity and honor those killed while in #ICE custody or during #ICE operations since 2025. It was a beautiful moment of community, and I'm honored to have been invited to speak at this vigil ❤️.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I was interviewed by a Seattle Times reporter about my experiences as a renter here in #Kirkland, and what I like/dont like about the city, as part of a story on the housing market here. Looking forward to seeing this piece released in a few weeks after other residents are interviewed. 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Quoting a known white nationalist while tagging L&I (WHS is still under investigation for serious safety violations) is absolutely wild. www.splcenter.org/resources/gu...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Taking another look at We 💚 Seattle's recently updated volunteer form.... Signing such a waiver won't relinquish We 💚 Seattle from legal consequences if a volunteer or employee ends up getting seriously injured or killed, due to negligence on WHS's end. app.waiverforever.com/pending/Wrun... 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today I attended a kickoff event for Eastside For All's political advocacy arm, The Build for Belonging Action Fund, in #Redmond. They are the first POC-run political advocacy group focused on racial justice in East King County. One more kickoff event is on 8/31 in #Kirkland. tinyurl.com/joinc4

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In light of the news that masked #ICE agents stormed a local McDonald's in Shoreline a few days ago and tried to bully their way behind the service counter, here are some resources on how workers and their employers can prepare themselves. www.nilc.org/resources/a-... www.nilc.org/wp-content/u...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I wish I could say that I'm surprised that WA state L&I has opened up an investigation into We 💚 Seattle. The investigation, which centers around improper handling of hypodermic needles & lack of safety procedures, was opened on July 16th after receiving a complaint. www.osha.gov/ords/imis/es...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

⚠️🚨ICE in Kennmore ⚠️ 🚨 This morning, around 9:48 a.m., a community member recorded masked #ICE agents stopping and detaining a landscaper in his vehicle at the corner of 73rd Ave & 522, near the McDonald's. The incident was reported to the WAISN hotline. 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Do you have some free time on Saturday, September 19th? Come on and stop by for City Hall 4 All at #KirklandCityHall and say hello 👋 www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/C...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Another day, another attempted abduction by #ICE. On Tuesday, August 5th, at around 1:50pm near 167th St & Ashworth Ave in Shoreline, ICE agents intentionally crashed their vehicle into the back of another driver's vehicle, causing a fender bender. 🧵 www.shorelineareanews.com/2026/08/ice-... 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tonight I gave testimony during the public comments at the Kirkland City Council meeting regarding the increase in ICE activity, including here on the Eastside. 🧵 *Español Abjo* 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It's time for primary voting. This year, multiple State Supreme Court Judge positions are up for grabs. Once elected, these judges will play a critical role in defining the fate of recently enacted legislation like the Millionaires Tax. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/05/11/w... 🧵 1/

washingtonstatestandard.com

WA Supreme Court races shape up as income tax case looms • Washington State Standard

Washington Supreme Court races often pass by without much attention as incumbent justices sail to reelection. It’ll be different this year.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A few days ago, Gender Justice League released a report called "Expelled From Home" that tracks the general movement of trans folks fleeing persecution from their home states. 🧵 genderjusticeleague.org/advocacy/exp... s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/cdn.genderju... 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

On Tuesday, I had my first meeting as Transportation Commissioner. Here are some highlights from the recent transit needs study 🧵 www.kirklandwa.gov/files/shared... 1/

kirklandwa.gov

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

An update on the Erica Kirk protest originally planned near Pursuit Church in #Kirkland this Friday. ⬇️

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Glad to be here at a time when our local transit is beginning its post-pandemic expansion. www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/D...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Recently, for the first time, I was summoned to serve on a jury for a criminal case. I was the only black person in the entire jury pool and the youngest. 🧵 1/

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

After nearly 4 years, Sheila Stanton Place (Formerly La Quinta Inn) has officially opened in #Kirkland. For its initial phase earlier this year, around 40 residents had been moved in. They also offer on-site wraparound care, such as medical and behavioral health care and counseling. 1/

Kitchen/entryway of a unit at Sheila Stanton Place.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Jonathan Choe & the national far right are trying to bat signal in armed far right wingers from out of town to try and intimidate locals out of counterprotesting Erika Kirk's appearance here in #Kirkland. It's more important now than ever that we do not let hate exist in silence.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Hello friends, If you're looking to counter-protest The Erika Kirk event being hosted by the anti-LGBTQ+ Church, Pursuit NW, here in #Kirkland on the 24th, picketing is being organized by local activist groups. bsky.app/profile/indi... www.thestranger.com/news/gods-ar...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The local anti LGBTQ+ hate church, Pursuit NW, is hosting Erika Kirk in #Kirkland next month on July 24th. Spreading hatred and bigotry won't get you into heaven. "If anyone says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar" -1 John 4:20. www.thestranger.com/news/gods-ar...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Happy Juneteenth, from Spokane. May the ancestors be with you. Hope is not something we feel; it's something we practice.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

4 years after the La Quinta Inn was first announced as a supportive housing site for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, the building, now called Sheila Stanton Place, is expected to welcome its first 44 residents in the coming weeks. newsletter.liveablekirkland.org/p/liveable-k...? 1

Sheila Stanton Place Update

Staff will present the sixth month update on the opening of Sheila Stanton Place, the former La Quinta site in the Yarrow Business District. Sheila Stanton place will provide 100 units of permanent supportive housing as a part of the King County Health Through Housing initiative The anticipated move-in schedule due to construction expects 44 people to live in Sheila Stanton Place in phase three which runs from Mid-June to July 2026

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

With temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s over the next few days, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has opened severe weather shelters until Wednesday, June 17th. kcrha.org/severe-weath... snohomish-county-public-safety-hub-snoco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/coolin... 1/

KCRHA
King County Regional Homelessness Authority
East King County & Snoqualmie Valley
Cooling Spaces
June 13-16, 2026
Scan this QR code or visit kcrha.org/severe-weather for the most up-to-date information, as well as region-wide resources.
Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line at (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.
East King County.
Bellevue:
Daytime Spaces with Services:
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Porchlight - Eastgate Day Center (13668 SE Eastgate Way) Daily, 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Male-identifying
• The Sophia Way - Sophia's Place (3032 Bellevue Way NE) Daily 8:00 am - 8:00 pm during severe weather
。 Women or women with children only
Public Spaces (No Services):
• South Bellevue Community Center (14509 SE Newport Way)
⚫ Crossroads Community Center (16000 NE 10th St.)
• North Bellevue Community Center (4063 148th Ave NE)
• Bellevue Regional Library (1111 110th Avenue NE)
• Lake Hills Library (15590 Lake Hills Boulevard)
Issaquah:
Public Spaces (No Services):
•
.
Issaquah Senior Center (75 NE Creek Way) Issaquah Community Center (301 Rainier Blvd S)
Issaquah Library Branch (10 W Sunset Way)
Kirkland:
Emergency Shelters with Drop-in:
• The Sophia Way - Helen's Place (8045 120th Ave NE) Women or women with children only • The Willows Youth Services Center (12735 Willows Rd. NE) Open 24-hours during severe weather
Young Adults 18-24
Day Spaces with Access to Services:
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Catholic Community Services - New
Bethlehem Day Center (11920 NE 80th St Suite 100) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Families with Children
• Friends of Youth-Willows Youth Services Center (12735 Willows Rd NE)
о
Young Adults, 18-24
Public Spaces (No Services):
• North Kirkland Community Center (12421 103rd Ave NE)
• Peter Kirk Community Center (352 Kirkland Ave)
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Kingsgate Library (12315 NE 143rd St)
Kirkland Library (308 Kirkland Avenue)

Mercer Island:
Public Spaces (No Services):
• Mercer Island Library (4400 88th Ave SE)
Redmond:
Daytime Spaces with Services:
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Redmond Library (15990 NE 85th Street) Mon, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tues - Wed, 12:00 - 8:00 pm; Thurs - Fri, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat - Sun, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public Spaces (No Services):
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•
•
Redmond City Hall (15670 NE 85th Street)
Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village (6505 176th Ave NE)
Redmond Senior and Community Center (8703 160th Ave NE)
Sammamish:
Public Spaces (No Services):
• Sammamish YMCA (831 228th Ave SE) Sammamish Library (825 228th Ave SE)
Snoqualmie Valley. Carnation:
Public Spaces (No Services):
• Carnation Library (4804 Tolt Avenue)
Duvall:
Public Spaces (No Services):
• Duvall Library (15508 Main Street NE)
Fall City:
Public Spaces (No Services):
North Bend:
Public Spaces (No Services):
• North Bend Library (115 E 4th Street)
Snoqualmie:
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Daytime Spaces with Access to Services: The Front Door Community Service Center (a program of Reclaim, 8224 Railroad Ave S) Mon- Fri, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Supplies will be passed out outside of the Front Door over the weekend (6/13-14)
Public Spaces (No Services):
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Snoqualmie Library (7824 Center Blvd SE)
King County Public Libraries: Check their website for other operating hours and whether a specific location has air conditioning.
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Fall City Library (33415 SE 42nd Place)
Housing is the solution to homelessness.
Extra shelter space during extreme weather helps meet the immediate need for
cooling and hydration, but does not solve the root cause.

KCRHA
King County Regional Homelessness Authority
Seattle
Cooling Spaces & Shelter
June 13-16, 2026
Scan this QR code or visit kcrha.org/severe-weather for the most up-to-date information, as well as region-wide resources.
Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line at (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.
Daytime Spaces with Services
The following are Seattle day centers for people experiencing homelessness.
Aurora Commons (8914 Aurora Ave N.) Mon Thur, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Bread of Life Mission (97 South Main St.)
• Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Chief Seattle Club Day Center (410 2nd Ave. Ext S.)
• Mon - Fri, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Services available for members only
Elizabeth Gregory Home (1604 NE 50th St.)
• Women only
Sunday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Mary's Place: Allen Family Center (3190 Martin Luther King Jr Way S) • Families with children only
• Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Horizons Ministries (2709 3rd Ave)
·
Youth/Young Adult Only (13-25)
• Mon Tues, 3:00-9:00 pm
• Wed, 2:00 - 8:00 pm
• Thurs, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Queen Anne Hopeline (311 W McGraw St) • Mon, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Thurs, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Salvation Army
⚫ Jefferson Day Center (4th & Jefferson), Every Day, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• White Center Community Center (9050 16th Ave SW)
。 Mon Fri, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Seattle Indian Center (624 S. Dearborn Street)
• All are welcome
• Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Seattle Public Library - Central Branch (1000 4th Ave)
• Sun - Mon, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Tues Thurs, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Fri - Sat, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Street Youth Ministries (4540 15th Ave NE)
• Mon Tues, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm,
·
Wed Fri, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

YouthCare - Orion Center (1828 Yale
Ave)
• Youth only, ages 12-24
• Mon - Fri, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (except Wednesdays CLOSED from 1:00-3:00
pm)
YWCA - Angeline's Day Center (2030 3rd Ave)
• Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Public Spaces
The Armory at the Seattle Center (305 Harrison Street)
• Open daily, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Seattle Community Centers
• Check the Seattle Parks website for hours and locations
Seattle Public Libraries
• Check the Seattle Public Libraries website for hours and locations, and whether specific locations have air conditioning

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Hello friends. I'm so excited to announce that tonight, the Kirkland City Council voted to appoint me to the Transportation Commission for a 4-year term. I can't wait to serve the community I call home and, hopefully, be part of improving transit access throughout the city. Stay tuned ❤️

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Um, why is the Pierce County Sheriff's Office "investigating" a high school #pride month display on the behest of Brandi Kruse?? @ericacbarnett.bsky.social

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I was 17 (a literal child) when I had an abortion. The father was an older guy who was abusive, and later kidnapped and then badly beat his pregnant girlfriend a few years later. That decision probably saved my life, but according to these 2 men, it's nothing but evil.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Matt Marshall & his militia WA 3% violently harassed my family back in 2019, which included publicly doxxing our address, sending harassing letters to our home, & making violent/racist threats. He only cares about working-class families if they're white. x.com/i/status/115...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Guess which local RW group is publicly taking credit for Trump's HUD policies? If you said We 💚 Seattle, you'd be correct. WHS is celebrating changes that could result in up to 3.7 million people, half of them children, losing their housing assistance. www.cbpp.org/research/hou...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Some people are just not meant for elected office. Going immediately to the police and courts to deal with an annoying constituent is just wild. publicola.com/2026/06/01/a...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The person who dropped $100k at The More We Love fundraiser is Carl Haglund, one of our region's most notorious slumlords. If you have slumlords in your corner, this should be a giant red flag that something is wrong: www.thestranger.com/news/2015/10...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We 💚 Seattle lied about me being behind the WHS exposed website for years, and kept lying until there was undeniable proof it wasn't me. Andrea Suarez also used her nonprofit, WHS, as a vehicle for her 2024 campaign, which is expressly illegal 1/ x.com/i/status/185...

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Nice of Andrea Suarez of We 💚 Seattle to admit she lied about me being behind the exposed website. www.capitolhillseattle.com/2024/10/capi... @jseattle.bsky.social

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Last year, communities in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood and Tacoma's South End saw their main grocery store, Fred Meyer, close, leaving behind food deserts. The political momentum to address this quickly petered out. www.knkx.org/business/202... 1/

knkx.org

North Seattle neighborhood braces for closure of main grocery store

Once Lake City's Fred Meyer shuts down, residents will have to travel over a mile to the next large grocery store and pharmacy. Some worry the area could become a food desert.

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Alycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

This is really sad and entirely predictable. These comments from Cherish Kirkland, saying I only got in the final 3 because I am a POC and insinuating I'm too "uneducated" to have gotten there on my own, are a level of racism that isn't surprising to see. www.facebook.com/share/1SzrNp...

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