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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

If you live in City Council District 1, Chris Marte does not deserve your vote. People against more buildings and affordable housing (for seniors, no less!) shouldn't represent Manhattan neighborhoods. Vote for @jesskcoleman.bsky.social, who will be excellent on housing.

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StreetsPAC @streetspac.org · 22/06/2025

Jess Coleman is our pick for Manhattan's 1st Council District seat. He supports a crosstown protected bike lane on Chambers Street, pedestrianizing much of the Financial District, and keeping cars off a reopened Park Row. More about @jesskcoleman.bsky.social here: www.streetspac.org/2025_nyc_pri...

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Less than 24 hours until early voting! Stop by Jess HQ tonight for a drink, some snacks, and one of our exclusive new tees! ⏰ 6-8pm 📍 Jess HQ, 25 Ann Street RSVP: www.mobilize.us/jessfornewyo...

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Something special is happening in NYC. People are fed up with the broken status quo and ready for bold action: more housing, safer streets, and public spaces that put people first. We’ve built serious momentum. Join us Sunday and help turn it into power💪 RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

No plans tomorrow? Come hang out at Jess HQ and help us write postcards to fellow Lower Manhattanites! RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Lower Manhattan has a choice: keep blocking new housing while rents skyrocket — or finally build a future where people can afford to stay. Grateful to @hellgatenyc.com for highlighting what’s at stake in this election. hellgatenyc.com/marte-colema...

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It's YIMBY vs. NIMBY in Lower Manhattan's City Council Race

Incumbent Christopher Marte's anti-development positions have earned him some loyal fans—as well as challengers from the pro-growth movement within the Democratic Party.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Congestion pricing is working. It’s a massive win for NYC—and Democrats should be shouting it from the rooftops. Instead, many are silent. Some, like Chris Marte, are actively fighting it. Why are we ducking the fight? My latest for @newrepublic.com: newrepublic.com/article/1951...

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New York Democrats Are Sabotaging Their Biggest Policy Success

The fight over congestion pricing in New York City illuminates the party’s struggle to define and defend a positive vision.

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NYC New Liberals @nycnewliberals.org · 15/05/2025

We couldn’t be more excited to announce our endorsement of Jess Coleman’s run for for City Council - District 1. @jesskcoleman.bsky.social placed housing affordability at the heart of his campaign. His abundance-oriented agenda is what the city needs from our leaders.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Hot on his tail—with bold, common-sense solutions to actually lower your rent. Thanks to @thecity.nyc for spotlighting the movement we’re building.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Housing’s out of reach. Hate crimes are rising. Our rights are under attack. LGBTQ New Yorkers are on the front lines—and too often ignored by people in power. Proud to have @SDNYC in my corner as we fight for real progress—not more empty promises.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Jess HQ is OPEN! Thanks to everyone who came out tonight. The energy was electric—and a powerful reminder of what this campaign is all about: a more affordable, vibrant, and just NYC. Final stretch ahead. Let’s get to work.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

We’re opening up our campaign office tomorrow—come celebrate with us! Come enjoy some drinks and snacks, grab some campaign swag, and hear about how we’re going to lower your rent! RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

My path to the ballot was a little different. No drama—just clipboards, real conversations, and a message of lowering your rent and making your neighborhood thrive. My campaign has always been about you, and it will stay that way. www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/09/c...

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Communist group boasts of helping NYC Councilman Chris Marte’s reelection bid

A controversial communist group touted that it helped downtown Manhattan Councilman Chris Marte last month with collecting petition signatures for his reelection bid as he faces a wide field of cha…

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Lower Manhattan has the highest storefront vacancy rate in NYC. Giving up a few parking spaces—for just a handful of hours every week—in exchange for a vibrant public space that benefits residents and small businesses is a no-brainer. Good work, CB3!

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Open NY is what the NIMBY right has feared all along: a young, people-powered movement fighting for housing justice w/o any reliance on special interests. Can't wait to fight alongside them to lower your rent and make your neighborhood thrive.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Left: opposing congestion pricing. Right: taking credit for a project funded by congestion pricing.

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Sam @samd.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

This is almost the exact same as my ranking! Additionally, I plan on voting for @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for comptroller and @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social for Manhattan BP! And getting everyone in lower Manhattan to vote for @jesskcoleman.bsky.social

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Daniel Trubman @danieltrubman.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

It was great to hear @jesskcoleman.bsky.social lay out his vision for a more prosperous & abundant NYC last night with the @nycnewliberals.org Lower Manhattan deserves a city councilmember that supports more housing and congestion pricing.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I'll just say it's been a good morning.

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Sam @samd.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

the best way to fight back against weird hipster NIMBYs is donating to @jesskcoleman.bsky.social , the progressive, pro-housing, pro-congestion pricing candidate primarying Chris Marte Donate here and the city will match your donation 8:1

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

All you really need to know about this is not one solution is offered—we should all just rage at imaginary enemies and fight to protect the status quo in the process. If you want to join a movement focused on solutions, check out jessfornewyork.com.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

LGBTQ+ rights are under attack—book bans, healthcare restrictions, attempts to erase trans people. It’s an assault on all of us—our freedoms, our democracy, our right to exist. Proud to be endorsed by @jimowlesclub.bsky.social. We need leaders who fight back, not just play defense.

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abundanceny.bsky.social @abundanceny.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

💥 We recommend @jesskcoleman.bsky.social in District 1. Jess is a district native and community leader with a proven record of standing up against a broken status quo

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Sam @samd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

today is a great day to donate to @jesskcoleman.bsky.social and kick MAGA NIMBY bum Chris Marte off of the city council if you live in NYC, the city matches your donation 8x! contribute.nycvotes.org/campaigns/je...

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Jon Orcutt @jonorcutt.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

The far more beneficial change would be to dump Chris Marte in June's election. Vote for @jesskcoleman.bsky.social

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

You don’t get to choose who has rights or when they matter. That’s kinda the whole point. If the government can detain a permanent resident without due process today, they can do it to you tomorrow. This isn’t complicated.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I agree, Chris Marte: We need new social housing now more than ever. Let’s get rid of local politicians who block 100% affordable housing projects in their own districts. Oh wait…

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Dan Miller @meelar.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Incoherent word salad from @nywfp.bsky.social in trying to justify their endorsement of arch-NIMBY Chris Marte. Actual progressives should ignore this endorsement. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

It’s that logic that may make the WFP’s decision to endorse Council Member Chris Marte puzzling to some, as the lawmaker has gotten heat from housing advocates in the district and opposed the City of Yes housing plan last year. Asked about those YIMBY critiques, Archila said, “Sometimes these fights are actually really hard fights – we live in a blue city, but it's not blue for the issues that matter to the poorest New Yorkers. Sometimes the poorest New Yorkers actually have the hardest time getting their voices heard, and it is notable that despite the opposition … he has (waded) into these difficult waters with a lot of commitment, and that is a remarkable sort of leadership quality.”

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Sam @samd.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

this is everything wrong with NYC politics in a nutshell: the ostensibly-progressive “Working Families Party” is endorsing Chris Marte, a hardcore NIMBY who has sided with Trump against congestion pricing. truly pathetic

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Jump a turnstile ➡️ fare evasion Conceal your license plate ➡️ clever

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Jehiah @jehiah.cz · 07/12/2024

Want more housing in NYC? Give to @jesskcoleman.bsky.social's campaign and help unseat a NIMBY contribute.nycvotes.org/campaigns/je...

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Hey NYC! I'm thrilled to officially announce that I'm running for City Council! I'm a lifelong Manhattanite, attorney, and community activist running to restore faith in progressive governance - for affordable homes, safe streets and vibrant open spaces. Join me at jessfornewyork.com

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

While Paris is replacing parking spaces with trees, NYC will soon replace thousands of outdoor dining locations with parking spaces. It’s really disheartening to watch NYC abandon its role as the global leader in urbanism.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Today I learned that Elon Musk thinks people pay tariffs on fentanyl.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Just saw Wicked. The best part (besides the musical performances, obviously)? The Emerald City! Incredibly dense with big pedestrian plazas and a bullet train right into the city center. Not a highway in sight. Interesting what we imagine as an ideal, magical city!

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

"Democracy’s ultimate verdict on these prosecutions was rendered by voters on Election Day." To state the obvious, this is just a pretentious way of saying that law should not exist. Full stop.

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Mike B @madhominem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

weird coincidence, I had to read a book in 8th grade that was about exactly this sort of thing, it's pretty obscure, more like a diary really

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

No policy is perfect, but at a time when urban progressive governance is under extreme attack, what message does it send that *New York City,* the largest, densest city in the country, can't even get rid of parking mandates during a historic housing crisis?

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This should send chills up everyone's spine. One of the most popular news programs in the country giving favorable news coverage to the incoming president out of fear they'll be sued if they don't. Hard to call this any other than stone-cold authoritarianism in action.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I've said it before and I'll say it again: congestion pricing is the rare policy that will provide immediate, tangible benefits to everyone involved (including drivers). It will soon be a very popular policy and future generations will be shocked at the amount of wrangling over a simple toll.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A new study from @NYC_DOT finds that reopening Park Row in Lower Manhattan to cars would add *more traffic overall* to Chinatown. This phenomenon, induced demand, is the most important concept in transportation policy but is so often misunderstood by politicians. @streetsblognyc.bsky.social

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Brian Beutler @brianbeutler.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Sorry, @hakeemjeffries.bsky.social, Trump’s cabinet is not a distraction, and the public has a right to the Gaetz report even if Republicans on the Ethics Committee decide to be partisan, and cover up a child sex trafficking scandal.

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No, Trump's Cabinet Is Not A "Distraction"

They're cabinet secretaries, ffs!

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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I really don't get how Democrats can be handed the easy layup of "Republicans are uniting to suppress the underage sex trafficking report about an unliked and unqualified nominee" and decide the best thing to do is minimize its importance.

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Jess Coleman @jesskcoleman.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

There's a lot of talk about tangible steps progressives can take to restore faith in government, so for my first @bsky.app post, I want to talk about urban governance, and specifically the failure of local leaders to invest in tangible, people-centric solutions. Bear with me. 🧵

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