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Seattle Renters' Commission@searenterscomm.bsky.social · 6d ago

Will we see you today at 2pm for the City Council vote on the junk fees ban? The commission supports the bill, including the amendments that help renters with compensation (A&E) and we oppose the amendments that would allow landlords to charge pet rent and opt renters into their insurance (C&D)

Two commissioners pose for a selfie. Behind, there are people holding signs supporting banning junk fees
Be:Seattle@beseattleorg.bsky.social · 6d ago

We need all hands on deck TODAY at 2pm for public comment to keep the bill to ban junk fees strong! Stay Housed, Stay Healthy Coalition made a public comment guide with talking points to make testifying as easy as possible, and a form email that you can send RIGHT NOW. linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

Stay Housed, Stay Healthy | Linktree

An alliance of organizations fighting for stronger renter protections in Seattle, King County & WA. Current campaign: Banning rental junk fees in Seattle!

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Seattle Renters' Commission@searenterscomm.bsky.social · 6d ago

The bill to ban rental junk fees will be voted on by City Council tomorrow, Tue. 8/11 at 2pm! The commission supports a ban on rental junk fees. We oppose allowing pet rent, even with a cap, and also to oppose allowing renters to be automatically enrolled for renters insurance (amendments C and D).

A selfie of women sitting in council chambers. One woman holds a sign that says "Pet rent is a SCAM!"
Seattle Renters' Commission@searenterscomm.bsky.social · 6d ago

The bill to ban rental junk fees will be voted on by City Council tomorrow, Tue. 8/11 at 2pm! The commission supports a ban on rental junk fees. We oppose allowing pet rent, even with a cap, and also to oppose allowing renters to be automatically enrolled for renters insurance (amendments C and D).

A selfie of women sitting in council chambers. One woman holds a sign that says "Pet rent is a SCAM!"
Andrew Engelson@andyengelson.bsky.social · 7d ago

Oh hey, the Seattle Times published an op-ed I co-wrote urging the Seattle city council to ban junk rental fees. Guess I'm an activist rather than journalist these days, and that feels just fine. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/tell...

Tell Seattle council it's time to ban hidden fees in rental housing | Op-Ed

It’s only fair that the listed rental cost of an apartment is what you’ll actually pay — not that amount plus an array of arbitrary and confusing fees.

seattletimes.com

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg.bsky.social · last wk.

Ah yes, all of the renters who couldn't afford to take time off in the middle of the workday to testify love paying fees on top of rent 🙄 The final council vote on the junk fees ban is this Tue, 8/11 at 2pm. There are a couple of bad amendments that renters need to push back on in public comment.

Cascadia(PNW)@cascadiarevolting.bsky.social · last wk.

Landlord, Michael E Heijer accidentally CCed the entire Seattle city council, asking fellow landlords to testify against rental junk fee banning. Said renters who testified in favor of banning junk fees were the “unemployed left trying to stick it to the man.” Still think this isn’t a class war?

Thanks Wes; I wrote a similar one and sent it, but didn't cc anyone as I am not sure how they treat that. I met with Lake Union Partners yesterday and they had a group of developers speaking in front of the Seattle City Council complaining about this item. They were a handful of people who spoke against it, and then the unemployed left of course had a whole bunch of people trying to "stick it to the man" as they want other people pay for their living accommodations. Very sad. So, Jack, Nevin et al please keep writing more emails to them so they know that we don't like this at all and keep some pressure on them Thanks and have a great weekend all. Michael E Heijer Owner, GranCorp Holdings LLC (206) 399-4170 | www.grancorp.com
James everything is analog@analogist.net · 2w ago

PSA: if we were voting on Harrell, and ONLY these ballot that were received as of Ryan’s post (3 days before Election Day) were counted, the vote would be 58% Harrell. Get your asses out and vote. Drop it in a drop box, too late for mail kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · 2w ago

It's time to post the current election turnout breakdown by age bracket chart again and remind you that ballots are due by Tuesday!

65+ turnout is 30.98% and 18-44 is all below 10%
Amber J. Hu (they/them)@amberjhu.bsky.social · 2w ago

The reason why I subscribe to PubliCola is that no one tracks down leads at City Hall like her, and she posts all her reporting for free without a paywall, so it's the least I can do to throw her a few bucks regularly

Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 2w ago

Just a reminder, after a week full of scoops and general insanity at Seattle City Hall, that my work is funded directly and entirely by reader contributions and subscriptions. LOTS of options here, from newsletter subscriptions to one-time donations to my physical address, for checks!

Shirley Leung, PhD@shirleyswirley.bsky.social · 4w ago

Made this professional grade guide to explain who should use lefty cheat sheet. If you find yourself a hater of it, it means it’s not for u lol like hello ppl, it’s not supposed to replace fuse. Why would it lol Hmm I prob could’ve made it more legible but I did it in 1 min. Next time lol

Best voting guide 4 u Left: leftycheatsheet.org and the urbanist. Use if your fave Seattle city councilmember is Alexis Rinck or Eddie Lin. If your fave national politician is Mamdani or AOC. Center: fuse voter guide. Use if your fave seattle councilmember is Joy Hollingsworth. If your fave national politician is Biden. Right: Seattle times. Use if your fave Seattle councilmember is Maritza Rivera. If your fave national politicians are Trump, Vance, desantis, rfk jr etc 😵
Lefty Cheat Sheet@electioncheatsheet.org · 4w ago

Are you voting this weekend? Wondering how lefty organizers on the ground are thinking about this primary? ElectionCheatSheet.org has you covered no matter the level of detail! Switch from a quick voter guide, to deep research on each lefty orgs’ endorsement pages, in just a few taps!

Two column cheatsheet view: a quick glance at each race in ballot order, along with how much lefty orgs’ endorsements are in agreement: 100% mean everyone is endorsing the same person, <50% means they can’t agree
Kate Rubin@katerubin.bsky.social · last mo.

Planning this event has really made me miss Eggy. Crossing my fingers that a little Pomeranian army comes to dominate the runway in her honor!

A stunningly beautiful Pomeranian walks along a curb around a yard
Be:Seattle@beseattleorg.bsky.social · last mo.

Landlords know how much renters love our pets. They've exploited that love into a revenue stream. Join us Saturday, July 18, 4–6 PM at Cal Anderson Park for Pets Against Pet Rent. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends and help us ban pet rent and junk fees! linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

Bright, colorful flyer for a free community event titled "Pets Against Pet Rent." Across the top, it reads: "Join the Stay Housed, Stay Healthy Coalition for Pets Against Pet Rent." An illustration of a dog and cat holding signs that say "We're Family" and "No Pet Rent" appears in the upper right. A large diagonal banner announces the event details: Saturday, July 18, 4–6 PM, at Cal Anderson Park, with the slogan, "My landlord ate my paycheck!" A graphic of a partially eaten paycheck reinforces the theme. The flyer states: "Let's ban pet rent & other rental junk fees!" and invites attendees to bring their pets for a treat, photo, and strut on the runway. The event is hosted by Harper Bizarre, whose photo appears on the left side of the flyer. Pink paw prints decorate the design throughout. At the bottom, a QR code invites people to RSVP, learn about the campaign, and email City Council. Small text at the bottom reads: "To keep everyone safe, your pet must be restrained and under your control."
Kate Rubin@katerubin.bsky.social · last mo.

Planning this event has really made me miss Eggy. Crossing my fingers that a little Pomeranian army comes to dominate the runway in her honor!

A stunningly beautiful Pomeranian walks along a curb around a yard
Be:Seattle@beseattleorg.bsky.social · last mo.

Landlords know how much renters love our pets. They've exploited that love into a revenue stream. Join us Saturday, July 18, 4–6 PM at Cal Anderson Park for Pets Against Pet Rent. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends and help us ban pet rent and junk fees! linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

Bright, colorful flyer for a free community event titled "Pets Against Pet Rent." Across the top, it reads: "Join the Stay Housed, Stay Healthy Coalition for Pets Against Pet Rent." An illustration of a dog and cat holding signs that say "We're Family" and "No Pet Rent" appears in the upper right. A large diagonal banner announces the event details: Saturday, July 18, 4–6 PM, at Cal Anderson Park, with the slogan, "My landlord ate my paycheck!" A graphic of a partially eaten paycheck reinforces the theme. The flyer states: "Let's ban pet rent & other rental junk fees!" and invites attendees to bring their pets for a treat, photo, and strut on the runway. The event is hosted by Harper Bizarre, whose photo appears on the left side of the flyer. Pink paw prints decorate the design throughout. At the bottom, a QR code invites people to RSVP, learn about the campaign, and email City Council. Small text at the bottom reads: "To keep everyone safe, your pet must be restrained and under your control."
Shirley Leung, PhD@shirleyswirley.bsky.social · last mo.

This is the worst misinfo these folks have pushed to date IMO. That somehow we’ll lose public spaces and parks if we add housing. Everyone knows u aren’t allowed to build housing in those places. Could it be that they really think this? They’ve cooked their brains so badly I’m genuinely not sure 🤔

Qagggy!@qagggy.bsky.social · last mo.

The @seattleparksfoundation.org is a founding member of the Green Neighborhoods Coalition, bringing together groups like Tree Action Seattle to oppose @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie Wilson's comprehensive plan proposals and concentrate density along Seattle's busiest corridors.

Seattle Parks Foundation has become a founding member of the Green Neighborhoods Coalition, a new coalition of parks, green space, housing, and tree protection advocates united around a simple belief: Seattle can grow and expand housing without sacrificing the parks, trees, greenways, and public spaces that make our city livable. The coalition is focused on greening up Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, which is a major 20-year plan to establish City growth. If you’d like to join this coalition and stay aware of current issues, sign up on the Green Neighborhoods Coalition website.
Kate Rubin@katerubin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This campaign is going to need strong community support to make sure it passes without getting watered down! Can you help us table at farmers markets, host a meeting with your neighbors, hang flyers, or make art?

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Who's ready to get rental junk fees banned in Seattle? WE ARE! Can we count on you to help fight for a strong bill with real enforcement power? Sign up to get involved in the campaign here: beseattle.org/JunkFees

Kate Rubin@katerubin.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Devin’s vision of a future where everyone has a safe, affordable home and is treated with dignity is what brought me to this work. It's been an honor to continue working toward this shared vision! I don't have a photo from the event, but my then-11-year-old niece did this drawing of me that day

A child's drawing of a woman with brown hair and blue eyes wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans. It is titled "Kate w/ make-up"
Devin Silvernail@devinsilvernail.bsky.social · 5mo ago

In a little over a month, it will be the 10 year anniversary of the founding of @beseattleorg.bsky.social. It is amazing to see the impact the organization has had on the lives & political cultural landscape of Seattle, even under the radar. Just for fun, here's a photo from a kickoff even in 2016.