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CM Mark Solomon
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This is official Bluesky account for Seattle City Councilmember Mark Solomon. CM Mark Solomon represents District 2, which stretches from the C-ID to Rainier View. View the City of Seattle's digital policies at: https://seattle.gov/digital
Congrats to Councilmember-Elect Eddie Lin! As I depart, please know that I’m impressed by his enthusiasm, devotion to community & commitment to public service. I look forward to watching his passion for Seattle shape better outcomes for our community. Until we meet again, may the Force be with you!
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I’m happy to share that the 2026 budget, passed on 11/21, includes $2.1 million for a community health clinic in Rainier Beach. This money will fund infrastructure improvements at the Tubman Center for Health & Freedom’s new clinic. More details available: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Please take @seattleu.edu's Public Safety Survey before it closes on 11/30. Let's ensure that SPD is able to receive an abundance of accurate, authentic information on how you feel about public safety in your neighborhood. Make sure your voice is heard! 📣

Visit: publicsafetysurvey.org/index.html
November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ok, it's getting REAL! ⌚ My final newsletter went out 11/21. 📰 🗞️ Please know that this newsletter takes a different approach & is a showcase of SOME (not all) of the legislation & policies I've had the privilege of sponsoring & cosponsoring. 💙🎉Visit: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fathers & Sons Together (FAST) invites Seattle youth to sign up for their 2025 Basketball Camp honoring the legacy of Seattle SuperSonics Point Guard Slick Watts. This event takes place 12 – 4 p.m. 12/6, at the Rainier Beach Community Club. 🏀 Reg: www.fastfathersandsonstogether.org/current-even...
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Last month we headed into the Chinatown-International District to celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded Chinese Information & Service Center (CISC) Bilingual Preschool. Learn more about this awesome early learning environment in my newsletter at: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁!! 🤝 Find the link to register for this event on the Fathers and Sons Together website: www.fastfathersandsonstogether.org/current-even.... We hope to see you there! 👋 💙
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Have a project you’re stuck on?🔨 Need some guidance for renting?🏠 Want to know what's going on in your community? Join the Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) from 9 - 3 11/8 for the Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino Community Center. Get face-to-face help from the City! #SeattleHomeFair
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Huge thanks to Seattle Fire (SFD) for all their work on the recent series of intentionally set fires in Mount Baker & Rainier Beach. SFD investigators continue to work closely with the @seattlepolicedept.bsky.social Arson Bomb Squad to locate a suspect. More: fireline.seattle.gov/2025/10/23/i...
October 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Please join the @seattlepolicedept.bsky.social & the Seattle Dept of Neighborhoods for a community conversation centered on one of our favorite topics: Public Safety! This event takes place 6 – 7:30 p.m., 10/28, at the Filipino Community Center. We encourage you to attend & have your voices heard!
October 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? ✨🎉💃 The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture has you covered! 'Arrivals,' by The Seattle Project, is a movement residency series inspired by the King Street Station & its significance for communities in Seattle. More: www.seattle.gov/arts/experie...
October 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Have a project you’re stuck on?🔨 Need some guidance for renting?🏠 Want to know what's going on in your community? Join the Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) from 9 - 3 11/8 for the Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino Community Center. Get face-to-face help from the City! #SeattleHomeFair
October 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Meet Emerson, last week's @seattleanimal.bsky.social pet of the week! 💙🐾😻 He’s a shy and gentle guy with big, curious eyes and silky fur. He might hide at first, but give him time and he'll start exploring and showing his playful side! Learn more about Emerson at: ws.petango.com/webservices/...
October 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On 10/8, I was honored to stand with @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, OIRA Dir. Hamdi Mohamed, community leaders, & several of my city council colleagues, as the Mayor signed 2 Executive Orders focused on protecting our community from federal overreach.

More: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...
October 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On 10/4 we were thrilled to join King Donuts owner Hong Chhuor, Seattle DON Director Jenifer Chao, the Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC) and other community organizations, to celebrate the brand-new community mural coming to the Rainier Valley. 🎉🍩

More: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This is one Seattle resident who knows what's up!

King Donuts is a small, family-owned and operated business in southeast Seattle (District 2). If you haven't tried their homemade donuts, you should! My team and I were just out there celebrating their upcoming community mural. 🎉
The only King I acknowledge. (It’s a real place!)
October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We've got a few appointments available for our next In-District Office Hours event from 3 - 7 p.m. Monday, 10/6, at the Rainier Beach Community Center. 🎉 Do you have something you'd like to chat about? This is a great opportunity to connect in person. Visit: outlook.office365.com/book/InDistr...
October 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Please check out this week's newsletter to learn more about my work serving the southeast Seattle community. 🎉📰🗞️Also, if you're looking for something to do this weekend, there are several great events in District 2. Get all the details at: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...
October 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
SMC is partnering with 40+ support providers to bring a 1-day, free event offering access to services: housing support, mental health, legal services, court help (including warrant quash & ticket options), medical care, jobs, pet care, & more. Pre-register at: www.seattle.gov/courts/commu...
September 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD) invites the community to attend the Graham Block Party at 11 am – 3 pm, Sat 9/27 at MLK Jr Way S & S Eddy St (in front of Rainier BBQ). Enjoy free food, music, cultural performances & activities for all ages at this family-friendly celebration. 🎉
September 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We are expecting above-normal temperatures today & into early next week. 🥵 Please take the heat seriously & act with caution. You can take simple steps to help prevent heat-related illness & even death. Don't forget, most @spl.org locations are cooling centers! Get more info: seattle.gov/heat-safety
August 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Please meet SPD K9 Nala! 🎉🐾💙 K9 Nala belongs to an exclusive, rapidly growing genre of working dogs known as Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s, trained to sniff out chemical compounds in electronic devices. Nala is part of SPD's ICAC Unit & works with her handler to protect & save children. 😍
August 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Join the Ethiopian Community in Seattle for a vibrant street festival full of tradition, culture, and community spirit. ✨ This event takes place 12 - 7 pm, Sat. 8/30 on East Cherry St. between MLK Jr. Way S & 25th Ave. This New Year celebration is free & open to all! Bring your family & friends! 🌟
August 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The Tubman Center for Health & Freedom is hosting an online listening session to share the nonprofit’s 5-Year Model of Care Report along with updated architectural plans for its Rainier Beach clinic.

🗓️ 8/12
🕕 6PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Please register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Seattle Police Department is investigating several intentionally set/suspicious fires that have caused fear, stress & anxiety for our D2 community members. Yesterday, we shared everything we've learned about the fires, which you can find here: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=11a79978ca...
August 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM