jaz
@jazzyspraxis.bsky.social
Bestie: do you know why this works that way and why we don’t do it this way
Me: here’s why and also a post it note diagram of the timeline
Bestie: you know how Regina George’s hair is big because it’s full of secrets? Yours is full of vast municipal knowledge, you little wonk
Me: here’s why and also a post it note diagram of the timeline
Bestie: you know how Regina George’s hair is big because it’s full of secrets? Yours is full of vast municipal knowledge, you little wonk
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Bestie: do you know why this works that way and why we don’t do it this way
Me: here’s why and also a post it note diagram of the timeline
Bestie: you know how Regina George’s hair is big because it’s full of secrets? Yours is full of vast municipal knowledge, you little wonk
Me: here’s why and also a post it note diagram of the timeline
Bestie: you know how Regina George’s hair is big because it’s full of secrets? Yours is full of vast municipal knowledge, you little wonk
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Cost $29 to ride the rail from Oakland to Sacramento to see my vagabond #athletics. Rode the train from Montreal to Toronto earlier this year. The Seattle to Vancouver train is like a trip to the zoo with all the cool wildlife. They sell booze! Ride the train!
Train seating regular Amtrak is always so much more comfortable and easy breezy compared to flying. We need more cities with more service. And we need cheap fares you don’t need to book ages in advance.
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Cost $29 to ride the rail from Oakland to Sacramento to see my vagabond #athletics. Rode the train from Montreal to Toronto earlier this year. The Seattle to Vancouver train is like a trip to the zoo with all the cool wildlife. They sell booze! Ride the train!
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One week on @theurbanist.org:
-Two original Sound Transit stories
-Two fully reported Seattle budget stories
-Dispatches from both Clyde Hill & Kirkland
-One story about Katie Wilson's transition team
And a book review!
I know I'm biased, but I really think we punch above our weight.
-Two original Sound Transit stories
-Two fully reported Seattle budget stories
-Dispatches from both Clyde Hill & Kirkland
-One story about Katie Wilson's transition team
And a book review!
I know I'm biased, but I really think we punch above our weight.
November 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM
One week on @theurbanist.org:
-Two original Sound Transit stories
-Two fully reported Seattle budget stories
-Dispatches from both Clyde Hill & Kirkland
-One story about Katie Wilson's transition team
And a book review!
I know I'm biased, but I really think we punch above our weight.
-Two original Sound Transit stories
-Two fully reported Seattle budget stories
-Dispatches from both Clyde Hill & Kirkland
-One story about Katie Wilson's transition team
And a book review!
I know I'm biased, but I really think we punch above our weight.
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I'm so excited for The Urbanist to roll into 2026 at full strength, covering new admins at the city and county and major stories elsewhere, including at Sound Transit.
I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
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I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
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The Urbanist Winter Holiday Party
Come celebrate the holidays with The Urbanist team, elected officials, and urbanist community members!
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November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I'm so excited for The Urbanist to roll into 2026 at full strength, covering new admins at the city and county and major stories elsewhere, including at Sound Transit.
I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-urbani...
I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-urbani...
Homes, trees, parking — pick 2
La candidate de la coalition de gauche à Copenhague a fait campagne en investissant symboliquement une place de stationnement automobile il y a quelques jours. Quelque chose me dit qu'il y en a ici en France qui vont s'empresser de récupérer ses bons résultats mais ne surtout pas parler de cela ;)
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Homes, trees, parking — pick 2
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La candidate de la coalition de gauche à Copenhague a fait campagne en investissant symboliquement une place de stationnement automobile il y a quelques jours. Quelque chose me dit qu'il y en a ici en France qui vont s'empresser de récupérer ses bons résultats mais ne surtout pas parler de cela ;)
November 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
La candidate de la coalition de gauche à Copenhague a fait campagne en investissant symboliquement une place de stationnement automobile il y a quelques jours. Quelque chose me dit qu'il y en a ici en France qui vont s'empresser de récupérer ses bons résultats mais ne surtout pas parler de cela ;)
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NEW STORY // Housing Emergency? Clyde Hill Shuts the Door to Most Middle Housing
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/18/h...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/18/h...
Housing Emergency? Clyde Hill Shuts the Door to Most Middle Housing » The Urbanist
# Already under scrutiny for potential violations of state housing law, the city of Clyde Hill's new restrictions make its middle housing code one of the most restrictive in the state.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW STORY // Housing Emergency? Clyde Hill Shuts the Door to Most Middle Housing
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/18/h...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/18/h...
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After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
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Confirmed: Katie Wilson will be mayor of Seattle, ousting the incumbent from his left.
And Erika Evans will be the new city attorney, ousting the GOP city attorney after promising to take the office in a more progressive direction.
What do progressives' win mean for law enforcement? NEW IN BOLTS:
And Erika Evans will be the new city attorney, ousting the GOP city attorney after promising to take the office in a more progressive direction.
What do progressives' win mean for law enforcement? NEW IN BOLTS:
Progressives Win in Seattle, Changing Directions on Public Safety - Bolts
Voters ousted a mayor who oversaw a surge in encampment sweeps, and a Republican prosecutor who pursued punitive policies toward homeless people and drug users.
boltsmag.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Confirmed: Katie Wilson will be mayor of Seattle, ousting the incumbent from his left.
And Erika Evans will be the new city attorney, ousting the GOP city attorney after promising to take the office in a more progressive direction.
What do progressives' win mean for law enforcement? NEW IN BOLTS:
And Erika Evans will be the new city attorney, ousting the GOP city attorney after promising to take the office in a more progressive direction.
What do progressives' win mean for law enforcement? NEW IN BOLTS:
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I've seen enough.
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Seattle's mayor race update:
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I've seen enough.
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
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Congratulations to our new Mayor-Elect Wilson!!
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations to our new Mayor-Elect Wilson!!
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Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson! @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson! @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
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TIL Clyde Hill has a 120 square foot limit on a treehouse but no tree preservation ordinance whatsoever.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
TIL Clyde Hill has a 120 square foot limit on a treehouse but no tree preservation ordinance whatsoever.
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate
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Fun fact, local sex pest dave meinert (owner of huckleberry square and mecca and 5 point) joined Burien’s lawsuit to overturn the voter passed minimum wage increase.
His lawyer’s argument was “it’s not like we don’t want to pay our employees”
meinert recently settled a wage theft lawsuit 🤔
His lawyer’s argument was “it’s not like we don’t want to pay our employees”
meinert recently settled a wage theft lawsuit 🤔
And don’t forget the role restaurant owners play in trying to suppress the minimum wage
If you didn’t know, Seattle restaurant owners and consultants have been fighting against street food and food truck reforms for decades.
Our regulatory environment is why until now, Seattle has not really developed a street food culture like Portland (or many other cities).
Our regulatory environment is why until now, Seattle has not really developed a street food culture like Portland (or many other cities).
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Fun fact, local sex pest dave meinert (owner of huckleberry square and mecca and 5 point) joined Burien’s lawsuit to overturn the voter passed minimum wage increase.
His lawyer’s argument was “it’s not like we don’t want to pay our employees”
meinert recently settled a wage theft lawsuit 🤔
His lawyer’s argument was “it’s not like we don’t want to pay our employees”
meinert recently settled a wage theft lawsuit 🤔
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Tanya Woo winning more votes than all but four people in Seattle history and losing by 17 points certainly tells you something about having a race during a presidential year
The Rinck, Evans, and Foster campaigns are now officially ranked 2nd, 9th, and 13th, respectively, in total votes received in general elections in Seattle going back to 1973. AMR now holds the top two spots. And counting is far from done.
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tanya Woo winning more votes than all but four people in Seattle history and losing by 17 points certainly tells you something about having a race during a presidential year
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Check your ballot. It’s possible that it’s been challenged due to leaving the ballot envelope unsigned or a signature mismatch. You can cure that with King County Elections so your ballot is counted! kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
November 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Check your ballot. It’s possible that it’s been challenged due to leaving the ballot envelope unsigned or a signature mismatch. You can cure that with King County Elections so your ballot is counted! kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
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My ballot was challenged and it only took me two minutes to correct. Please, check your ballot status!
We’re on the right track! Make sure you track your ballot to confirm it is accepted, NOT challenged. Check our links in bio to do so! More votes will be counted on Monday!
November 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
My ballot was challenged and it only took me two minutes to correct. Please, check your ballot status!
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Panera’s moderately caffeinated lemonade was loosely associated with 2 deaths before it was taken off market.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
I fully believe in the corporate death penalty and believe we would be a better world if OpenAI lost its corporate charter and was forcibly dissolved.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
ChatGPT encouraged college graduate to commit suicide, family claims in lawsuit against OpenAI | CNN
A 23-year-old man killed himself in Texas after ChatGPT ‘goaded’ him to commit suicide, his family says in a lawsuit.
www.cnn.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Panera’s moderately caffeinated lemonade was loosely associated with 2 deaths before it was taken off market.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
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I’m going to put in an inquiry on this. I have a lot of questions about how enforcement is currently being conducted.
SPD out here on Northgate shutting down the taco stand between 8th and Roosevelt due to "multiple licensing and health code violations" that they wouldn't provide anymore info about.
November 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I’m going to put in an inquiry on this. I have a lot of questions about how enforcement is currently being conducted.
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