Brandon der Blätter
@intcreator.com
available for software dev in Seattle, WA or remote!
they/them
interests: ⚙ 20th century tech, 🏘 leftist local politics, 🌲 nature, 🎮video games, 🎞 old movies, 🍽 cheap restaurants, 🗺 exploring
volunteer at @connectionsmuseum.bsky.social
they/them
interests: ⚙ 20th century tech, 🏘 leftist local politics, 🌲 nature, 🎮video games, 🎞 old movies, 🍽 cheap restaurants, 🗺 exploring
volunteer at @connectionsmuseum.bsky.social
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Hot take: Fremont Bridge should be closed to cars and open only for bikes and pedestrians. For cars it's mostly redundant with Aurora Bridge and we're never going to build a new bridge (with the required ability to open, especially) for non-cars. As a historic bridge it'll last a lot longer, too.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Hot take: Fremont Bridge should be closed to cars and open only for bikes and pedestrians. For cars it's mostly redundant with Aurora Bridge and we're never going to build a new bridge (with the required ability to open, especially) for non-cars. As a historic bridge it'll last a lot longer, too.
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Continuity can be good, and there are Harrell administration leaders who have earned a chance to continue, but @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social should accept Adiam Emery’s resignation, and appoint a new interim SDOT director to serve while she conducts a national search.
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Continuity can be good, and there are Harrell administration leaders who have earned a chance to continue, but @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social should accept Adiam Emery’s resignation, and appoint a new interim SDOT director to serve while she conducts a national search.
I ride this stretch all the time. it’s a shame because there are protected bike lanes on either side of about 8 blocks but for those 8 blocks you have to mix with traffic that is used to speeding down Airport Way
Approximately an hour ago, Seattle Fire responded to a driver hitting someone on a bike near Airport Way S and Corson Ave S.
The person who was hit was transported to the hospital.
The person who was hit was transported to the hospital.
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I ride this stretch all the time. it’s a shame because there are protected bike lanes on either side of about 8 blocks but for those 8 blocks you have to mix with traffic that is used to speeding down Airport Way
thinking about the guy who told me he was voting for Bruce Harrell in 2025 because Harrell wasn't Jenny Durkan. hopefully he can rest easy knowing that Jenny Durkan did not get elected
November 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
thinking about the guy who told me he was voting for Bruce Harrell in 2025 because Harrell wasn't Jenny Durkan. hopefully he can rest easy knowing that Jenny Durkan did not get elected
some of the prettiest buildings in Seattle are boxes
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
some of the prettiest buildings in Seattle are boxes
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southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/...
This might be my favorite one yet from @bretthamil.bsky.social !!!
This might be my favorite one yet from @bretthamil.bsky.social !!!
DOOM LOOP: Deep Cover
This week's DOOM LOOP follows the Seattle business lobby as they plant an undercover operative within the Transit Riders Union, hoping to expose Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's secrets…
southseattleemerald.org
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/...
This might be my favorite one yet from @bretthamil.bsky.social !!!
This might be my favorite one yet from @bretthamil.bsky.social !!!
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social is Zohran certified!
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social is Zohran certified!
regarding trees: “for every one that is removed, two more will be planted.” sounds like after 10-15 years it will be a net positive of tree cover alone, not to mention all the forest at the edge of the suburbs that will be spared since we’ll have more dense housing available in the city
"When the housing projects are complete, Blakeley Village will provide 1,000 student apartments, and Laurel Village will have 320 apartments for students with families." komonews.com/news/local/s...
Student housing project at UW faces backlash over removal of 166 mature trees
A backlash is brewing over a student housing project at the University of Washington that will clear out a significant number of trees.
komonews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
regarding trees: “for every one that is removed, two more will be planted.” sounds like after 10-15 years it will be a net positive of tree cover alone, not to mention all the forest at the edge of the suburbs that will be spared since we’ll have more dense housing available in the city
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Wilson Already Endorsed for 2nd Term After Promising Death Will Come Swiftly to Her Enemies: tinyurl.com/58nz7udn
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Wilson Already Endorsed for 2nd Term After Promising Death Will Come Swiftly to Her Enemies: tinyurl.com/58nz7udn
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It is now Wikipedia official en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_W...
November 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
It is now Wikipedia official en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_W...
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Congrats, Katie! We can't wait either!
Waiting for the L8 at 5th and Denny… Can’t wait to break out the red paint!
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Congrats, Katie! We can't wait either!
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I want Katie Wilson to win as quickly and expeditiously as possible, but I also want Bruce Harrell to lose as slowly and painfully as possible
November 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I want Katie Wilson to win as quickly and expeditiously as possible, but I also want Bruce Harrell to lose as slowly and painfully as possible
SDOT is answering my nerdy tech questions and I am SO here for it
I believe this is a TS2 signal cabinet, here's a basic overview: www.sebagotechnics.com/wp-content/u...
www.sebagotechnics.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
SDOT is answering my nerdy tech questions and I am SO here for it
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Macklemore might not be running for mayor, but you can still mark your ballot for me. Head to your ballot drop box before 8 pm on Tuesday.
November 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Macklemore might not be running for mayor, but you can still mark your ballot for me. Head to your ballot drop box before 8 pm on Tuesday.
if you haven't already, vote for a mayor that supports more bus lanes! (hint: it's probably the candidate that rides the bus)
Ghost buses have been rampant, so Fix the L8 Ghost Bus-ters set out Thursday night to track them down while asking riders to email to local leaders and remind them to vote!
Make sure you vote by Tuesday, ideally via a ballot drop box!
📹: @juanjpg.bsky.social
📷: @melodysummerfield.bsky.social
Make sure you vote by Tuesday, ideally via a ballot drop box!
📹: @juanjpg.bsky.social
📷: @melodysummerfield.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
if you haven't already, vote for a mayor that supports more bus lanes! (hint: it's probably the candidate that rides the bus)
had water issues with the radio broadcast last night but I’m still planning on bringing it to future Critical Mass and Bike Disco events. come hang out and bring an FM radio to tune in!
November 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
had water issues with the radio broadcast last night but I’m still planning on bringing it to future Critical Mass and Bike Disco events. come hang out and bring an FM radio to tune in!
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We deserve better. Dehumanizing our neighbors by using photos of them on their worst days without their consent is unacceptable. We have a lot of work to do to address homelessness, but this only moves us further from that goal by othering real people in an attempt to score cheap political points.
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
We deserve better. Dehumanizing our neighbors by using photos of them on their worst days without their consent is unacceptable. We have a lot of work to do to address homelessness, but this only moves us further from that goal by othering real people in an attempt to score cheap political points.
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WA Voters!
Today is the deadline to register to vote and update voter info by mail or online! Don’t miss the opportunity to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot who put Washingtonians first.
Register to vote by visiting VoteWA.gov.
Today is the deadline to register to vote and update voter info by mail or online! Don’t miss the opportunity to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot who put Washingtonians first.
Register to vote by visiting VoteWA.gov.
October 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
WA Voters!
Today is the deadline to register to vote and update voter info by mail or online! Don’t miss the opportunity to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot who put Washingtonians first.
Register to vote by visiting VoteWA.gov.
Today is the deadline to register to vote and update voter info by mail or online! Don’t miss the opportunity to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot who put Washingtonians first.
Register to vote by visiting VoteWA.gov.
get out and vote! if you’re not sure where to start on the candidates and issues, check out my voter’s guide
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
get out and vote! if you’re not sure where to start on the candidates and issues, check out my voter’s guide
now will you fix it @seattledot.bsky.social?
October 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
now will you fix it @seattledot.bsky.social?
so proud of my city ❤️
We got some updated data on the Seattle Link today—the system remains one of the fastest-growing US rail networks & broke into the top-10 by ridership!
It's sure to grow more, as an extension to Federal Way opens in December, while the 1 & 2 lines will be connected next year
It's sure to grow more, as an extension to Federal Way opens in December, while the 1 & 2 lines will be connected next year
October 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
so proud of my city ❤️
this is why just getting people to vote at all is a great use of time and energy. help your friends and family make a plan to vote, give them reminders, and make sure the ballot gets all the way to the ballot box!
New Seattle Poll:
Seattle Wants to Elect Progressives This Fall
In a new Stranger/DHM Poll, progressive challengers are coming out on top across the board. But in the mayoral race, it’s all about voter turnout.
www.thestranger.com/stranger-pol... #SEAelex #WAelex
Seattle Wants to Elect Progressives This Fall
In a new Stranger/DHM Poll, progressive challengers are coming out on top across the board. But in the mayoral race, it’s all about voter turnout.
www.thestranger.com/stranger-pol... #SEAelex #WAelex
October 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
this is why just getting people to vote at all is a great use of time and energy. help your friends and family make a plan to vote, give them reminders, and make sure the ballot gets all the way to the ballot box!