I respectfully acknowledge the Duwamish Tribe, the First People of Seattle, who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. Join the movement @RRentDuwamish
39 people died from homicide in Seattle in 2021.
178 people died while experiencing homelessness.
The right wing loves using crime data to whip up support for bloated police budgets, but they ignore an even deadlier housing crisis. We need rent control & social housing now.
Seattle residents are lucky to have easier access to #COVID testing than most places in the world. There are several walk-up options across the city, including at Seattle City Hall. Easy access and I have never experienced a line. Go get tested today. 👇🏾
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To protect endangered orcas in Washington state waters, a new collaborative program called Quiet Sound is preparing to launch several voluntary initiatives in the new year aimed at cutting underwater noise from large ships. https://t.co/TjKQLArsQp
My heart is with our Seattle public high schools. I’ve spoken with students and teachers this week and the hardships they’re experiencing are getting worse every day. They’re facing threats of gun violence, staffing shortages, and a lack of mental health support.
Yesss the @Seahawks just announced they will be our longterm partners on the Youth Achievement Center and will invest $500,000 (!!!) to help us to build supportive housing for youth in South Seattle! Thank you 🦅
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Just met with my new favorite person: Tanya, the owner of ChuMinh Tofu. The neighborhood of Little Saigon has seen so many people struggling, and Tanya has been working tirelessly to make sure her neighbors have what they need to survive. Please visit & thank this community hero.
Just met with my new favorite person: Tanya, the owner of ChuMinh Tofu. The neighborhood of Little Saigon has seen so many people struggling, and Tanya has been working tirelessly to make sure her neighbors have what they need to survive. Please visit & thank this community hero.
Attorneys representing the family of Charleena Lyles announced that the City of Seattle agreed to a $3.5 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit
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#CharleenaLyles - I asked Charleena Lyles cousin, Katrina Johnson what she had to say to the thousands of people who took to the streets of Seattle in Charleena's name during the #SeattleProtests#SayHerName#WWConverge
“The map showing how Mosqueda retained her Position 8 seat on the council illustrates her #sweeping#victory. Mosqueda secured more than 59% of the ballots in her race against challenger Kenneth Wilson, winning 789 of 1,020 voting precincts.”
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Amazon is a powerful corporation — but it’s not above the law. I will continue to serve as an independent watchdog to protect consumers and our environment, and ensure this major Washington company complies with the law.
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