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Owen

Owen

@owenpick.bsky.social

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Seattle based, (mostly) earnest poster.

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Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 2h

No kings interviewee laughing at con asking her about her friend.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 3h

But didn't you know straw bans are "material" politics while electric prices are just vibes... Er something.

It's impossible for me to believe he's posting that stuff honestly. He's intentionally trying to get a rise from people. Best option is to just block him until he's irrelevant.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 4h

We change the Times ownership.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 4h

Expulsion is the only way I could imagine getting it done by 2026.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 4h

Yeah. Most likely wouldn't be in time for 2026 but that doesn't mean it's not worth doing.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 7h

More people voted in New York City’s election this year than they have in 50 years.

That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.

Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 6h

In Redmond, Menka Soni is set to defeat incumbent Jeralee Anderson, who voted against approving the permanent supportive housing facility moved from Kenmore.

Meanwhile urbanist superstar Melissa Stuart is cruising to reelection.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 5h

We can make this happen here

bsky.app/profile/tani...

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 6h

Democrats are on track to win 64 of Virginia's 100 House seats.

That'd be THIRTEEN flips; the chamber is 51/49 right now.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 5h

Ah damn. They're close!

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 5h

State constitution just needs a super majority right? Is that 60% or 2/3rds?

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 5h

Make it a 10-0 map and force the SC to actually define acceptable districting.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 5h

Also .... Do I have this right?

Washington Democrats do have enough votes in the legislature to change congresional districting rules.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 5h

Totally comfortable posting this to my followers cause I know who you all voted for you doofuses.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 5h

Friends, you can confirm your ballot was counted here:

info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...

King County Elections

Led by Director Julie Wise, King County Elections conducts accurate, secure, and accessible elections for King County's over 1.4 million registered voters.

info.kingcounty.gov

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 8h

Real shame we're going to have to retire that De Blasio meme from @theonion.com

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 9h

And simultaneously blocked more automated enforcement.

cal.streetsblog.org/2023/08/28/s...

Speed Camera Bill Has Bent Over Backwards to Answer Opponents - Streetsblog California

But some of them will not be satisfied no matter what

cal.streetsblog.org

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 10h

Ah yeah, smaller staircases.

Ok you got me curious on the floor area differences between these examples.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 17h

My guess it's actually closer to 20% and in our townhouse it's closer to 30%

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 17h

Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think you can do multi-story townhomes with less circulation.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 17h

Meh. I definitely don't think any sort of minimum design standards are the right approach.

But the only thing I was remarking on was that the interior layout is better than a lot of other townhomes I've been in.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 19h

This is exactly what my partner said when I showed her. I think the one advantage in Seattle is we get views from our second floor.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 19h

Our townhouse could've had this layout and it would've been much better TBH. Big difference here is that the stair let you out in the middle of the floor.

Although, I think it's nice to have the living space on the second floor and I'd probably flip the kitchen and living room space.

Bobby Fijan @bobbyfijan.bsky.social · 1d

A beautiful, simple, rowhome project I toured in Portland, Maine this year.

1100sf, 3BR+Den/2BA

Small, efficient floorplans = affordable

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 1d

Is it efficient? Probably not. Is it the most ideal tax? Doubtful.

But like any tax, if you prefer an alternative I'm just gonna say ...

Porque no los dos?

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 1d

It's actually good if renters in new construction redistribute their income towards below market units.

Owen @owenpick.bsky.social · 1d

Kids man... effing freeloaders.