Lefty Cheat Sheet — Aug 2026 Primary
A quick guide on how to vote lefty using sources YOU trust!
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Claire@baseball-broad.bsky.social · 3d agoIf you’re in WA and haven’t mailed your ballot yet, it’s too late for that, get it in a drop box! Here’s a link to find the one closest to you ⬇️
Saka, closing out, says "even if it's not a right, we heard dozens of people today say, from their perspective, that it is a right." That is not actually a point. It's describing people's self-righteous insistence that losing a delay tactic that's rather bespoke in Seattle is a gross injustice.
The final vote: YES: Strauss, Foster, Kettle, Lin, Rinck NO: Saka, Juarez, Rivera, Hollingsworth The bill passes 5-4.
I will note that, as others have, that there is a stark, stark contrast in the ages and assets of delay supporters and delay opponents. Those who want more ways to appeal and delay housing are overwhelmingly older house owners; those who want housing are younger renters.
I'm going to add this to my examples of why it's important to show up, speak up, and keep fighting even though it seems like you're not going to win.
Amy Sundberg@amysundberg.bsky.social · 2w agoWOW. New announcement from Seattle CMs Strauss, Hollingsworth, and Foster saying they will fund universal school meals starting in the fall after all by using the general fund. Hard to see this as anything but a realization of the high political price they paid for their votes yesterday.
blood instantly boiling this morning when i went down to our laundry room to discover that the machines are currently non-functioning because the app we must use to pay them is down
If anyone is confused about the definition of "means testing," here is a concise Wikipedia page that explains the difference between means-tested and universal programs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Means_t...
Means test - Wikipedia
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all week I've been thinking this and assuming that I'm just not savvy enough to understand the Very Good Reasons why not both.
Amy Sundberg@amysundberg.bsky.social · 2w agoIt's really unfortunate when we pit two important programs against one another. I wish more politicians asked, why not both?
There's a lot of things horrible about this amendment but this might be the most heartbreaking. What's the point of being a "sanctuary city" if you're gonna starve out undocumented students?
Brett Hamil@bretthamil.bsky.social · 2w agoTeacher, voice cracking, talks about how she buys food for kids and how means testing def blocks undocumented families from accessing free lunches. The council is basically voting on whether to compound Trump's persecution of immigrants
Why are we debating which hungry kids to feed? Because we aren't willing to prioritize this issue above others when it comes to the budget.
Do we really want to give everyone and every business in the City the ability to negotiate and have legal leverage and extract concessions? We know who is more like to use those legal tools. It is more likely going to be wealthy and more connected folks who already have more influence than most.
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Kettle's amendment FAILS 2-7, with Rivera voting with him. The renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure STAYS at a full 0.3%.
who’s gonna sign my petition to start a Movies in the Market series on Pike Place
Brett Hamil@bretthamil.bsky.social · 3w agoi think we should start having watch parties for all kinds of stuff--curling tournaments, episodes of The Wire, cute puppy videos, etc. It's not gonna stay sunny forever!
i think we should start having watch parties for all kinds of stuff--curling tournaments, episodes of The Wire, cute puppy videos, etc. It's not gonna stay sunny forever!
Olraca@olraca.bsky.social · 3w agoPioneer Square watch party still going strong
We are dooming current and future generations because we lack the imagination and political will to see a future designed around people instead of cars.
Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · 3w agoThe project on the left is completely through environmental review and is approved to move into construction and the project on the right needs more environmental analysis, everything is working great.
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.
Reminder: today at 5pm is the in-person portion of the public hearing on the Seattle Transit Measure (STM) renewal. STM funds a significant portion of Seattle's bus service, and the proposed renewal provides a big increase in our service hours. So be sure to come by City Hall to give public comment!
Transit advocates have an opportunity to rally and defend the Seattle Transit Measure proposal from cuts at a public hearing today or send in letters, ahead of a big vote on the proposal by the Seattle City Council. Op-ed by Katy Ricchiuto: www.theurbanist.org/op-ed-we-can...
Op-Ed: We Can’t Afford to Shrink the Seattle Transit Measure
Join transit advocates rallying to defend the Seattle Transit Measure proposal from cuts at a public hearing on Monday, July 13. Attend the rally or send in a letter ahead of the big vote to send the ...
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Who needs some good news today? @pikeplacemarket.bsky.social is introducing a "Locals Night" every Wednesday evening through September 9th where there will be a farmers market on the street and many businesses will be open later than usual! You love to see it. www.pikeplacemarket.org/events-calen...
i cannot ask the CMs these questions to their faces this morning because I am at work earning minimum wage, but I did ask them these questions in an email last week 🫡
memily@memz.bsky.social · last mo.to the CMs who might like to cut transit in the name of affordability i ask: if you made minimum wage, would you rather pay $29 per year to ensure your bus gets you to work on time, or $40 on a lyft every time it doesn’t show up?
to the CMs who might like to cut transit in the name of affordability i ask: if you made minimum wage, would you rather pay $29 per year to ensure your bus gets you to work on time, or $40 on a lyft every time it doesn’t show up?
memily@memz.bsky.social · last mo.to the CMs who might like to cut transit service and/or increase spending on transit security i ask: have you considered that what makes someone feel safe and secure is *getting on a bus* instead of waiting in the dark and the rain for a bus that may or may not come in 20 minutes?
to the CMs who might like to cut transit service and/or increase spending on transit security i ask: have you considered that what makes someone feel safe and secure is *getting on a bus* instead of waiting in the dark and the rain for a bus that may or may not come in 20 minutes?
Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · last mo.Among the amendments being discussed: Bob Kettle's proposal to slash the measure, providing Seattle with one million fewer service hours over the next decade. www.theurbanist.org/kettle-propo...
I really hope this thread makes it clear how fucking disingenuous this closing paragraph is. Just say you like the status quo. That's the only thing SEPA is good at upholding.
I will lay it out for you nice and simple. The folks trying to stop new housing in Seattle are literally killing people. When ppl don’t have or can’t afford housing, they die. Or could be fast or slow but they die. Period. And these folks are fine with this because they are ecofascists.
i don’t think i’ve ever seen a ratio with literally zero likes before
Tuesday is the last day to tell the city to keep it like this in their survey: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/06/01/m...
Tell us what you think about the Pike Place Market vehicle barriers - SDOT Blog
Tell us what you think about Pike Place Market's vehicle barriers, and find tips for getting there without a car.
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Jeremy Cole@jeremycole.bsky.social · last mo.Can you believe that we used to allow cars free run of this incredibly obvious people-first space? So many people out today after the Pride Parade.
