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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Aug 27

Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Aug 17

✨ Chapel Hill future isn’t “boring.” It’s on the ballot.
🚍 Affordable homes near transit.
🌳 Climate resilience that protects our neighborhoods.
🗣️ Advisory boards where underrepresented voices are heard.
✊ Standing up for the civil rights of our immigrant neighbors.

ErikForChapelHill.com

Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Aug 4

I'm attending Orange County, NC Democratic Party's event, “DOGE Days Are Over!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/orangecounty...

DOGE Days Are Over! · Orange County, NC Democratic Party

Join us for a community event to honor all the USAID workers, researchers at NIH, EPA, UNC, NCSU and Duke or any Federal employee or contractor or supplier of goods who were or are impacted by the dis...

www.mobilize.us

Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jul 26

Housing is the foundation of opportunity—and it’s where the work begins.

📍 Let’s plan for people.
🗳️ Vote Erik Valera for Chapel Hill Town Council.

#ErikForChapelHill
#communitystrong #CompleteCommunities #AffordableHousing #ChapelHillNC #MissingMiddle

Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jul 25

Plan for Community means giving people real choices—and real chances—to stay, grow, and belong right here.

#PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether
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Enlace Latino NC @enlacelatinonc.bsky.social · Jul 15

🌧️🏠 ¿Sabes si tu casa está en una zona propensa a inundaciones?

Conocer este dato puede marcar la diferencia cuando llega una tormenta o huracán. Te ayuda a prepararte mejor, proteger a tu familia y tomar decisiones a tiempo.

Infórmate, actúa y reduce riesgos enlacelatinonc.org/como-saber-s...

¿Cómo saber si mi casa está en una zona propensa a inundaciones?

Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.

enlacelatinonc.org

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jul 15

I’m running for Town Council to bring a deeper commitment to community engagement—one that informs, consults, collaborates, and empowers residents to shape the decisions that impact our lives.

Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill.

#ErikForChapelHill

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Enlace Latino NC @enlacelatinonc.bsky.social · Jul 9

La Galería Eno Arts Mill de Visit Chapel Hill & Orange County, NC sufrió graves daños por la tormenta Chantal y estará cerrada por un tiempo.

Un espacio cultural clave para la comunidad que ahora necesita recuperarse.

Más detalles aquí 👇
enlacelatinonc.org/devastacion-...

"Devastación y mucha tristeza", tormenta tropical destruye galería Eno Arts Mill

Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.

enlacelatinonc.org

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Enlace Latino NC @enlacelatinonc.bsky.social · Jul 9

🎥 Erik Valera, candidato al concejo municipal de Chapel Hill, nos contó cuáles son sus objetivos para la comunidad.

Escúchalo, que el camino hacia las elecciones ya comenzó.

#TuVotoEsPoder

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jul 2

Chapel Hill thrives when we invest in the spaces that bring us together—parks, libraries, pools, creative hubs, camps, and places to learn and connect.

Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com
#ErikForChapelHill

“I’m running for Chapel Hill Town Council to promote local amenities that support creativity, movement, and connection.”

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Damon Seils @damonseils.bsky.social · Jul 1

Sprawl Is Still Not the Answer: "Instead of promoting sprawl, increasing housing density in existing urban areas through infill development and upzoning can help address the housing shortage while minimizing environmental impacts." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Sprawl Is Still Not the Answer

A chorus of critics insist that building on undeveloped land is the only way out of the US housing crisis. But the environmental costs of unrestrained growth are overwhelming.

www.bloomberg.com

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jun 30

When we grow with nature protecting our trees, floodplains, and green spaces-we grow stronger as a community.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to get involved or chip in to support the campaign. Every step forward counts.

ErikForChapelHill.com

#GrowWithNature #ErikForChapelHill #ChapelHil

Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s official — I’m running for Chapel Hill Town Council.

This campaign is about creating a town where everyone has a voice and a place to belong.

Learn more and get involved at ErikForChapelHill.com
#ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillElections #LocalLeadership #ErikForChapelHill

Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jun 21

@ncgovernor.bsky.social has vetoed anti-immigration bills SB153 & HB318!! 🙏Tell you NC House Rep and Senator to uphold the vetoes. ncleg.gov/FindYourLegi...

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jun 18

Be Chapel Hill Strong! 💪

Op-ed: The Town of Chapel Hill pushes back on immigration bill

"It’s becoming increasingly clear that immigrants and refugees will be positioned as the partisan wedge issue for both state and federal races. It's a strategy designed to divide us with fear and it t...

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Jun 18

The Chapel Hill Town Council upholding the values of our community. A special thank you to @theonollert.bsky.social for leading this effort.
#communityvalues #publicsafety

A Resolution in Support of Immigrant Communities in Chapel Hill

YouTube video by Erik Valera

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Cristóbal Palmer @palmerforcarrboro.com · Jun 18

Your Carrboro Town Council is unanimous in calling on governor Stein to veto SB 153 and HB 318 m.youtube.com/live/ZjXVZou...

Carrboro Town Council Meeting - June 17, 2025

YouTube video by CarrboroNC

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · May 29

Pop New Urban Expressionism. Digital artwork with a geometric reimagining the flavors, colors, and movement. #art #digitalart #procreate #creativecity

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · May 28

“Dense Pop”, acrylic on canvas, 11” x 14” Expressive brush strokes against A rosy sky offers contrast to the vibrant geometry below. A modern abstract tribute to community.

#NewUrbanism #ExpressionistArt #Cityscape #AcrylicOnCanvas #AbstractCity

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · May 26

A digital graphic a photo and drawing using Procreate. vibrant yellow daisies with abstract textures in teal, red, and purple. A single bee adds life to this digital floral dream. #DigitalArt #BlueskyArt #AbstractNature #FloralFusion #procreate #northcarolina

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · Mar 23

Save the Dates: August 1- 23, 2025 The Uproar Public Art Festival in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, North Carolina. uproarfestnc.com #publicart #communityengagement #festivals

Uproar Festival of Public Art

Uproar is a free and accessible festival of public art where YOU choose the winner! July 14 - Aug 12. Chapel Hill, Carrboro, & Hillsborough, NC.

uproarfestnc.com

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · May 25

I started posting on my Bluesky account after listening to @minakimes.bsky.social discuss it on PTFO. Prior to that I was skeptical.

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · May 25

El Funky is an important Cuban artist. A valiant freedom fighter that inspires other artists to take up beats and bars, not arms. His deportation to Cuba is a death sentence. Would his fate be different if he was born a white South African?

Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · May 25

¡No me digas! “Cuban Pro-Trump Rapper El Funky at Risk of Deportation: 'I Have 30 Days to Leave the Country'”- Complex

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Erik Valera @erikvalera.bsky.social · May 25

“Cantiflas as Pepe”
Acrylic on canvas, 36”x36” 2022.
A bold, colorful portrait honors Cantiflas’ U.S. crossover. An expressionist rendition. vibrant hues. Celebrates the joy & cultural impact of a Mexican icon.
#Cantiflas #PepeMovie #MexicanCinema #PopExpressionism #ContemporaryArt #BlueskyArt

Cantiflas as Pepe a pop expressionist portrait of the Mexican comedian Cantiflas.

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