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Katie Wilson’s Transition Team Features Mix of Advocates and Insiders

It won't be an easy breezy journey, but I trust her judgment in choosing the best possible talent for her transition team. Go Katie!

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Katie Wilson’s Transition Team Features Mix of Advocates and Insiders » The Urbanist

# Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson announced her transition leadership team earlier this week, which features a mix of advocates and insiders. Wilson has reiterated a bold progressive agenda, but a pragmatic approach to achieve it.

The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.

daihard (he/him)Nov 13

Wilson Defeats Harrell

"Many reasons exist for the progressive shift, from stronger candidates and messaging to Trump backlash to rising economic anxieties to voter frustration from centrists leading differently than they promised during their previous campaigns. Plenty of time remains to conduct postmortems on moribund centrist campaigns and voter motivation."

For now, I will celebrate these results.

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Wilson Defeats Harrell » The Urbanist

# Katie Wilson will be Seattle's next year. The progressive challenger expanded her lead over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to nearly 2,000 votes in Wednesday's count, and The Urbanist and other local outlets have called the race for Wilson.

The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.

daihard (he/him)Nov 13

This is the news I've been anxiously and nervously waiting for since Election Day. To say I'm thrilled is an understatement. We've got a lot to accomplish in the next four years, and I trust Katie Wilson will deliver. Congrats!

Oh, and Bruce, thanks for your service. Have a good day.

#SeattlePolitics

RE: https://mas.to/users/nwprogressive/statuses/115539488432614109

43rd District Democrats Nov 11

Excited about Katie Wilson pulling into the lead? Want to politick with others who care about our local elections?

Join us on Tuesday, November 11th from 6:30pm @ Stoup Brewing (1158 Broadway, Kid & Pet friendly) for our monthly social!

#Seattle #SEAElex #SeattlePol #SeattlePolitics #LocalPolitics

poweredbylemonx | 🍋🌩️Oct 27

I'm attending Wilson for Seattle's event, “Door knocking in Green Lake for Katie Wilson” - sign up now to join me!

#seattle #seapol #seattlepolitics #wilsonforseattle https://www.mobilize.us/wilsonforseattle/event/839402/?referring_vol=525947&rname=Ryan&share_context=signup-form-modal&share_medium=bluesky&timeslot=5595633

Door knocking in Green Lake for Katie Wilson · Wilson for Seattle

Join us to knock on doors and talk to our neighbors about Katie! We'll meet under in Meridian Playground under the gazebo. Katie had an amazing showing in the primary. The best way to combat the big-money ads coming our way is with genuine, face-to-face conversations. That’s where you come in! Canvassing is the most effective way to help Katie win this race, and it’s also a great way to meet fellow supporters. No experience is necessary—we’ll provide all the training and materials you need. Notice that there will be a good deal of walking as well as climbing hills and stairs! Afterward, we’ll go to Dumpling the Noodle for a late lunch and light drinks.

Mobilize

daihard (he/him)Oct 25

Beleaguered Bainbridge Island Affordable Housing Project Hits Another Snag

"In an interview conducted in August, well before the appeal was filed, Janow told The Urbanist that she thought a project like 625 Winslow was too big for a city of Bainbridge Island’s size, and that the city should be focused on smaller-scale affordable housing projects."

Haven't we heard all that before? Anti-housing NIMBY neighbours making it sound like a valid concern, trying (in vain) to their ulterior motive of keeping their rich and white neighbourhoods intact. Makes my blood boil.

#NIMBY #SeattlePolitics

Beleaguered Bainbridge Island Affordable Housing Project Hits Another Snag » The Urbanist

# A SEPA appeal filed by a former council candidate means LIHI's long-planned 92-unit housing project won't be as competitive for state grants, but the nonprofit developer is optimistic that things can be quickly resolved and get moving again.

The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.

daihard (he/him)Oct 10

Lake Washington Boulevard Safety Upgrades Fully Designed Before Mayor Pulled Plug

I've never been a fan of Harrell, but after reading this, there's no way in hell I can conscientiously support him.

#SeattlePolitics #WilsonForSeattle #SafeStreets #VisionZero

Lake Washington Boulevard Safety Upgrades Fully Designed Before Mayor Pulled Plug » The Urbanist

# A major intersection redesign near Seward Park was ready to go to construction with a Mayor's Office review the only impediment, records show. The exchanges reveal what was happening behind the scenes as the public was kept in the dark about the future of upgrades on the high-profile corridor.

The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.

daihard (he/him)Aug 9, 2025

Op-Ed: Closing Seattle Schools Is Still a Bad Idea

"Rankin’s memo and the sweeping austerity that it floats ought to become a central topic of discussion and debate during the hiring of a new superintendent, as well as in the fall school board election campaigns. Candidates should be asked whether they would support or oppose a new school closure effort or 'strategic abandonment' of district programs and services."

cc @urbanistorg

#SeattlePolitics #SeattlePublicSchools #TaxTheRich

Op-Ed: Closing Seattle Schools Is Still a Bad Idea » The Urbanist

# Last week school board director Liza Rankin wrote a memo to her colleagues suggesting a major new round of austerity for the Seattle Public Schools that could revive a plan to close numerous schools. Robert Cruickshank argues that's the wrong approach.

The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.

Basement Chippy Aug 7, 2025

“Savage wants the police to arrest more people using drugs and experiencing public mental illness and build long-term residential treatment facilities to house them. She opposes the “housing first” approach to permanent supportive housing, which moves people off the street without insisting they address their addiction first.” -Josh Cohen, Cascade PBS, 26 August 2025

Dear Rachel Savage,

You’re proposing the eugenicists’ approach to public health. Please get fucked as unkindly as possible.

Sincerely,
Everyone not a fucking Nazi

#Seattle #SeattlePolitics #primaries #PublicHealth #Addiction

daihard (he/him)Jul 29, 2025

DoorDash slams Seattle over driver deactivation law, adds new service fees

I've never used third-party delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats, and based on this article, I will most probably never do.

#SeattlePolitics #DoorDash