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Matt McIntosh

@mmcntsh.bsky.social

“Every cook can govern.” Socialist, organizer.

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Margaret Shield@margaretshield.bsky.social · 24h ago

D5 result doesn’t surprise me so much because I’ve been at the doors and at the markets for Nilu Jenks. Her deep understanding about problems in D5 and her commitment/sincerity to work with community to solve those problems comes through. She is consistent and real in what she says…to everyone.

Matt McIntosh@mmcntsh.bsky.social · 4d ago

The list of orgs/unions cited 👇 is a who’s-who of insiders who rely on highly paid political directors to maintain good relationships with electeds. Actual rank-and-file union members, staff at Planned Parenthood, etc rarely have any say in who is endorsed. Vote @hannahsabiohowell.bsky.social.

Adam Bartz@abartz.bsky.social · 2w ago

It's not an aggregator. It excludes most Washington progressive labor unions, repro rights orgs like Planned Parenthood and Pro-Choice Washington, enviro orgs like WA Conservation Action and Sierra Club, and many more. But if you include those, their preferred candidate is no longer recommended

J. Puma@broccoliwizard.bsky.social · 4d ago

They're going to get away with this if we can't solve the problem of local media nativist shitheads like the Blethens and their lil' lapdog Westneat. Donating to local independent media outlets is more important than ever-- drop some $$$ to Publicola (or your fave) today. publicola.com/support/

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Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 4d ago

Absolutely incredible that Westneat and other critics of the mayor believe Shon Barnes was appointed by her and that SHE should have "worked out" his desire to travel constantly with him as part of his contract, when he was appointed by Bruce Harrell in 2024. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Mhgreen3000@mhgreen3000.bsky.social · last wk.

If every life has equal value, every loss deserves equal mourning. My latest column examines why Seattle rallies after some tragedies but too often looks away when violence strikes Rainier Beach, Hillman City, Brighton, and other South Seattle neighborhoods.

COLUMN | Gun Violence Didn't Move to Seattle Center. Our Attention Did.

Seattle rallied when gun violence struck its "civic living room." Marcus Harrison Green asks why South End deaths have so rarely received the same urgency.

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jesse, 37@killgoldfish.bsky.social · last wk.

campaign operations person: hey i'm gonna allocate $100 for a USB mic for your interviews kshama: THE WORKING CLASS CANNOT AFFORD $100 AND THE REAL MICROPHONE WE NEED IS THAT OF A NEW SOCIALIST PARTY OF THE WORKING CLASS TO STAND UP TO THE CAPITALIST- ops person: okay nevermind, fuck

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

CM Eddie Lin responds to the attacks in the Seattle Times on the idea of SEPA reform in an op-ed this morning. "Dense housing, walkable neighborhoods, and safe, accessible transit is how we can finally address our affordability crisis and build a more resilient and equitable city."

Dense housing, walkable neighborhoods, and safe, accessible transit is how we can finally address our affordability crisis and build a more resilient and equitable city.But we can’t hold onto the past so tightly that we destroy our future. The negative impacts of climate change are already here, and we know they are not borne equally across our city. Health outcomes are worse for South Seattle residents due to urban heat islands, limited tree canopy and air pollution. Dense housing, walkable neighborhoods, and safe, accessible transit is how we can finally address our affordability crisis and build a more resilient and equitable city.SEPA has historically been used by a small number of businesses and neighborhood activists to protect the status quo and their special interests and slow government down, asking the city or state to do more studies. But our house is on fire, and maintaining the status quo will only make things worse. Here in deep-blue Seattle, where elected leaders are trying to take action to address climate change and our affordability crisis, build a greener and more affordable city, SEPA appeals are resulting in years of delays; time that we don’t have. We don’t need more studies — we need the political courage to act. That’s why I’m proposing updates to our SEPA procedures to streamline the process and to stop unnecessary and redundant appeals. Tuesday, July 28, Seattle City Council is expected to vote on CB 121215, which would limit the type of SEPA appeals that can be heard by the city’s hearing examiner. I sponsored this legislation because I believe this bill will remove one of the biggest roadblocks preventing us from meaningfully addressing many of the biggest challenges facing our city: housing and homelessness, traffic safety and environmental justice. I look forward to voting on this bill and getting back to the hard work of planning for our city’s future.
Brian Callanan@callananseattle.bsky.social · 3w ago

Should @council.seattle.gov change the way people can file environmental appeals on large-scale zoning projects? I'm w/CM @edclin.bsky.social to discuss Council Bill 121215 on a patrons-first #podcast. A lot of wonkiness AND a lot of controversy around this! www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

Patrons-First Podcast: A Change to Environmental Appeals? One-on-one with Councilmember Eddie Lin - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

A bonus show this week for Seattle's favorite coffee break political podcast! It's a super-wonky and super-controversial topic: should Seattle change the way the public is allowed to make environ...

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Matt McIntosh@mmcntsh.bsky.social · 2w ago

One of the coolest days on the job this year was talking sports and life with Musa, and seeing the love that Madrona has for him. All workers *deserve* community and admiration like this. Musa rules!!

Mayor Katie B. Wilson@mayor.seattle.gov · 2w ago

Musa has been a beloved mailman in the Madrona community for more than 20 years. I knew I had to invite him to join me for the USA vs. Australia match! Thank you to all the Madrona residents and businesses who came out to show just how much Musa has impacted their lives. 🫶

Mayor Katie B. Wilson@mayor.seattle.gov · 2w ago

Seattle has spoken overwhelmingly in support of universal school meals. Let's give a ton of credit to the teachers, parents and students who mobilized for free breakfast and lunch for every student.

Statement on Funding Universal School Meals Starting this Fall "Seattle has spoken overwhelmingly in support of universal school meals. Let's give a ton of credit to the teachers, parents and students who mobilized for free breakfast and lunch for every student. This is a priority of my office and we did the work to find a fiscally responsible path to fund universal school meals within the FEPP levy, which didn't require cutting services or eliminating jobs. Yesterday, the Council voted 6-3 to walk away from it.Now Council is proposing to pull this funding from our general fund, which is already facing a $175 million deficit. I look forward to seeing which critical services they plan to cut from the general fund to make their numbers work. I ask them to reconsider the fiscally responsible approach my office originally put forward. Feeding every student in Seattle is a goal we share, and my office is eager to work with the Council to find the best path forward."
jseattle@jseattle.bsky.social · 2w ago

Council moves proposed Seattle ‘Do Not Solicit List’ predatory real estate protections forward

Council moves proposed Seattle ‘Do Not Solicit List’ predatory real estate protections forward

The Seattle City Council’s Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee has passed a bill to shield property owners from predatory homebuying tactics. CHS reported here on the “Do Not Solicit List” proposal inspired by efforts like the  the Black Legacy Homeowners … Continue reading →

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