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Leslie Brooks @lbrosenberg.bsky.social · 36m

I drive down Denny next to the new bus lanes most days and I think it’s somehow gotten faster for cars too? Win win.

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🚌 Is there a better way to celebrate #WeekWithoutDiving than riding the eastbound 8? 😀 Driver smiled when I boarded: I guess a lot of us are taking #8 selfies lately!) 🎉 Congrats to the Mayor, SDOT & the advocacy community for speeding up the 8 Also- eastbound Denny is flowing nicely tonite 🤷

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tammymorales.bsky.social @tammymorales.bsky.social · 6h

Meanwhile in other cities…

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Push The Needle @pushtheneedle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The City of Seattle is shutting down a cafe’s outdoor deck because the code says any outdoor dining must be 50’ away from a residential property due to noise concerns Funny, we shove all housing growth on the loudest roads our city has. I guess that noise is fine?

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DaveO @daveon.bsky.social · 4h

It’s like everybody forgets how much taxes got cut in 2020.

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cnbflm.bsky.social @cnbflm.bsky.social · 2h

The rate of growth in state and local spending in Washington versus the national average is very similar across the past 30 years. Our level is 5–10% higher than the US average, which is reasonable given the higher cost of living and higher median salaries here.

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 4h

Rich people paid for a study to show their taxes were too high and SURPRISE, what they published was misleading and served its purpose. City taxes as a percentage of GDP 2005: 1.35% 2013: 1.24% 2025: 1.24% Taxes are flat from 2013, and down from 2005, even though we are hella richer as a state.

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Report: Taxes in Seattle have grown 5 times faster than population

The report found that Seattle taxes grew 172% between 2013 and 2025, compared with 31% population growth and 23% employment growth.

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Brett Hamil @bretthamil.bsky.social · 6h

literally every tv news story about pUbLic SaFeTy

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Brett Hamil @bretthamil.bsky.social · 6h

full toon bsky.app/profile/bret...

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 6h

And in Seattle, rich corporatists are now owners or co-owners of the 1. Seattle Times (and the defunct Post-Intelligencer) 2. The Stranger. and 3. KOMO is owned by the right-wing Sinclair Network. 4. KING5 is owned by the right-wing Nexstar Group. See the problem?

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Shane Phillips @shanedphillips.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Another entry for the "impact fee nexus studies are bullshit" file! Student enrollment at LA Unified has fallen for 24 years straight, ~48%. And yet! We have an impact fee because: "As new development occurs, additional school facilities will be needed to house the growth in the student population."

A screenshot from the Los Angeles Unified School District 2026 School Impact Fee Justification Study. The text reads: "Education Code Section 17620 allows school districts to assess fees on new residential and
commercial construction within their respective boundaries. These fees can be collected without
special city or county approval, to fund the construction of school facilities necessitated by the
impact of residential and commercial development activity. In addition, these fees can also be used
to fund the reconstruction of school facilities to accommodate students generated from new
development projects. Fees are collected immediately prior to the time of the issuance of a building
permit by the City or the County.
As new development occurs, additional school facilities will be needed to house the growth in the
student population. Because of the high cost associated with constructing school facilities and the
District’s limited budget, outside funding sources are required for future school construction. State
and local funding sources for the construction and/or reconstruction of school facilities are limited."

Source: https://4.files.edl.io/0bc1/05/22/26/161250-26fd9501-6360-44fb-a158-3bb37a543fd9.pdf

A chart showing TK-12 enrollment in LAUSD declining in every year since 2002-03, from 724,000 in that year to 408,000 in 24-25, and a projected 376,000 in 27-28.
Source: https://gpsnla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Facing-the-Decline-Building-A-Resilient-LAUSD_FINAL.pdf

Current school impact fee rates effective August 11, 2026, per square foot by construction type:
Residential: $5.38
Commercial/industrial: $0.87
Rental Self Storage: $0.32
Parking Structure: $0.44

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 8h

The Danes are so so far ahead of us on this stuff. Copenhagen and Aarhus are unbelievably comfortable cities in every last corner. And the little towns everywhere are also cute, compact, walkable and safe.

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 11h

It’s almost as if the didn’t really want to help “real Americans” all along.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

In case facts still matter…

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I love this accountability and transparency. Hope we get a trifecta of progressive mayors like this fantastic @mayor.seattle.gov, the amazing @mayor.nyc.gov, and hopefully soon @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social!

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 05/10/2026

We’re moving 10,000 low-income children off the child care voucher waitlist — at absolutely no cost to their families. Eligible families with children ages 6 weeks to 13 years, and through age 19 for children with special needs, will be invited to apply for a voucher on a rolling basis.

Mayor Mamdani and others make an announcement at a podium with signage that reads “Child Care for all”

Children hold hands in front of signage that reads “Child Care for all”

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Spokane Rising @spokanerising.com · 05/10/2026

I’m willing to bet the café was there before the neighbor was.

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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Mayor Katie B. Wilson @mayor.seattle.gov · 06/10/2026

📞 Every month, I sit down with the great journalists at @kuow.org to field their questions — and yours! Today, I talked about my proposed budget, my shelter expansion, and more. I hope you’ll give me call next month on November 2nd at noon on KUOW! 📞

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 05/10/2026

Holy shit.

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The landlord lobby knows exactly who Will Dreher is. Do you?

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Kenneth Trease @kptrease.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Not a fan of how Seattle Public Schools is pushing signing up for a trunk-or-treat event instead of leaning in and partnering with SDOT to encourage neighborhoods to shut down for play streets.

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The landlord lobby knows exactly who Will Dreher is. Do you?

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Too bad Will Dreher actively campaigned to put Kavanaugh on the court. Too bad he promised austerity to the Seattle Times & wants to make soliciting sex a felony. Too bad for the idiotic commentators pretending he is a progressive when he’s just a smarter Bob Kettle.

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Alissa Rose @alissarose.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And, Will Dreher made the choice to work for the Trump Regime. He joined DOJ in February 2019.

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Tech 4 Housing @tech4housing.org · 02/10/2026

Will the news outlets that ran headlines about KCRHA losing $13M (most of which has since been found) be publishing about Seattle Police Department’s unauthorized $13M expenditure?

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Scott Alspach @salspach.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@sound-transit.bsky.social, could someone explain why you put a big photo of District 5 City Council Candidate Julie Kang at the newly opened Pinehurst Station? This is an outrageous use of public resources. This photo needs to be taken down, or at least covered up, until after the election.

A picture of District 5 City Council candidates standing in front of a picture of large picture of herself at Pinehurst Station

Picture showing the large picture of Julie Kang that is prominently displayed at Pinehurst station. In the picture Julie is smiling and celebrating with two other people.

Close up of the picture of Julie Kang at Pinehurst Station that labels the people "Tom, Katherine & Julie | Haller Lake Community Club"

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A new security report from King County Metro shows that reported security incidents on buses are now less common than they were PRE-PANDEMIC, even after adjusting for somewhat lower bus ridership. In 2019, Metro saw 64 incidents per million boardings. In 2026 that number has dropped below 60.

Chart showing Coordinator Service Records per million boardings starting at 64 on all routes in 2019

The same chart in 2024 to 2026 showing the line dropping to less than 60

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

CNN and CBS News are now under the control of the Ellison family. We need independent, pro-democracy media to grow. If you agree, please subscribe to Democracy Docket now. demdock.com/4w6emld

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Gordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Pinehurst Station opening day! So much positive energy and enthusiasm for transit. Congrats to all the electeds, advocates, and agency staff who got us to today! Come say hi to the Lake City Streets Alliance volunteers who are tabling

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wait a second. Jackson Park Golf Course is 27 holes?!? Can we make 9 of those holes into an eco district?

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Mayor Katie B. Wilson @mayor.seattle.gov · 29/09/2026

Many of us who live in Seattle don't have a ton of personal space. That's why the public spaces we all share are so important. My proposed budget includes $1.4 million for 12 new public restrooms across Seattle so everyone can explore our beautiful city with comfort and confidence.

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’m sorry, WHAT!?!

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Shirley Leung, PhD @shirleyswirley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s hard to explain but what Bob said is actually so much worse than how it appears. He first dramatically insulted affordable housing, then claimed that social housing dollars can just go to Office of Housing instead, AND then he implied oh well, all of that money should just go to cops anyway

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Julia Grant Reed @juliareedwa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I just… don’t think the Council is paying attention to how this sounds. Dan in particular. Also is it not… good that the mayor found a way to continue Harrell’s investments in food aid?

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The question that @guyoron.net asked Bob Kettle about why "Public Safety" doesn't include traffic safety — the consistent #1 concern of Seattleites in public safety surveys — continues to get under his skin. Just now Kettle once again implied Guy "doesn't seem to know" what they're talking about.

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Heather H (she/her/Heather) @oneeyedgraeae.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In my sophomore year of high school, one student from the senior, junior, & sophomore classes died in a car crash.

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