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@bvd100.bsky.social
Natural resource econ, outdoor recreation, conservation by day. Urbanism, Zags, Seattle things the rest of the time. Personal account, views my own.
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@bvd100.bsky.social
· Jun 2
Peak Lake Washington Blvd experience this afternoon.
Kids laughing, strollers everywhere, running into friends. This is Seattle at its very best.
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Kids laughing, strollers everywhere, running into friends. This is Seattle at its very best.
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Could say this about Governor Bob and pretty much any topic. He’s the governor of a one-party state. The policy he apparently decided to stake his legacy on, a high earners income tax, he spiked today because he is so visionless a tax cut is the only thing he could come up with to spend it on.
Suppose you give Chuck Schumer to power to pass any law he wants and guarantee that it is executed according to his wishes. What does he do about ICE?
I really can't say I know the answer with any confidence!
I really can't say I know the answer with any confidence!
February 4, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Could say this about Governor Bob and pretty much any topic. He’s the governor of a one-party state. The policy he apparently decided to stake his legacy on, a high earners income tax, he spiked today because he is so visionless a tax cut is the only thing he could come up with to spend it on.
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So what we get are people choosing their own adventure, assuming that they'll do something good and going Dem juche in their defense, or assuming that they'll do something bad because they do tend to be kinda squishy moderates, or assuming some bill they pre-compromised is the end goal.
February 4, 2026 at 3:38 AM
So what we get are people choosing their own adventure, assuming that they'll do something good and going Dem juche in their defense, or assuming that they'll do something bad because they do tend to be kinda squishy moderates, or assuming some bill they pre-compromised is the end goal.
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Suppose you give Chuck Schumer to power to pass any law he wants and guarantee that it is executed according to his wishes. What does he do about ICE?
I really can't say I know the answer with any confidence!
I really can't say I know the answer with any confidence!
February 4, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Suppose you give Chuck Schumer to power to pass any law he wants and guarantee that it is executed according to his wishes. What does he do about ICE?
I really can't say I know the answer with any confidence!
I really can't say I know the answer with any confidence!
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Posted this the other day, but I think the main reason people are mad at Schumer and Jeffries and Dem electeds in general is that they refuse to endorse any specific vision of... anything, really.
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Posted this the other day, but I think the main reason people are mad at Schumer and Jeffries and Dem electeds in general is that they refuse to endorse any specific vision of... anything, really.
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That night when Toad went to bed he thought the biggest thoughts that he could think.
February 4, 2026 at 2:37 AM
That night when Toad went to bed he thought the biggest thoughts that he could think.
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What people really need to reckon with is that your insurance premium is fundamentally based on (chance your house will burn down) × (insured value of your house).
February 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
What people really need to reckon with is that your insurance premium is fundamentally based on (chance your house will burn down) × (insured value of your house).
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And yet whenever there is coverage about California’s increasingly dire insurance market in the press the only two voices that ever get quoted are 1. The insurance industry whom no one trusts and 2. Consumer Watchdog who seems to believe that increasing actuarial risk due to climate change is fake.
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
And yet whenever there is coverage about California’s increasingly dire insurance market in the press the only two voices that ever get quoted are 1. The insurance industry whom no one trusts and 2. Consumer Watchdog who seems to believe that increasing actuarial risk due to climate change is fake.
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Make no mistake, letting this status quo limp along means two things: 1. higher insurance premiums for the majority of the public that live outside the WUI or even an insurance industry death spiral and/or 2. The state drastically cuts social programs to pay out property owners in the WUI.
February 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Make no mistake, letting this status quo limp along means two things: 1. higher insurance premiums for the majority of the public that live outside the WUI or even an insurance industry death spiral and/or 2. The state drastically cuts social programs to pay out property owners in the WUI.
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Given that there are multiple proposals to get the California public on the hook to insure the uninsurable:
I feel there is a strong necessity for a grasstops advocacy organization that speaks out against this insanity and has no ties to industry associations. Much like the YIMBY movement.
I feel there is a strong necessity for a grasstops advocacy organization that speaks out against this insanity and has no ties to industry associations. Much like the YIMBY movement.
The current exposure for the California FAIR plan (California’s insurer of last resort) sits at $724 billion. Its liability almost doubled in two years and is now more than double the state’s annual budget. In its most recent financial reporting it had about $1.5 billion on hand.
February 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Given that there are multiple proposals to get the California public on the hook to insure the uninsurable:
I feel there is a strong necessity for a grasstops advocacy organization that speaks out against this insanity and has no ties to industry associations. Much like the YIMBY movement.
I feel there is a strong necessity for a grasstops advocacy organization that speaks out against this insanity and has no ties to industry associations. Much like the YIMBY movement.
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New Data For Progress poll: Voters support removing Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem, and think Dems should refuse funding for DHS unless multiple reforms for ICE are put in place (including requiring ICE to focus on deporting convicted criminals — at +48) substack.com/profile/4791...
February 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
New Data For Progress poll: Voters support removing Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem, and think Dems should refuse funding for DHS unless multiple reforms for ICE are put in place (including requiring ICE to focus on deporting convicted criminals — at +48) substack.com/profile/4791...
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A few months ago, @organizewithshaun.bsky.social held a town hall to discuss taxing the rich ahead of announcing the Well Washington Fund proposal. During this meeting, he predicted we would see renewed interest in a state income tax as a means to distract from the direct need to tax the rich now.
December 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
A few months ago, @organizewithshaun.bsky.social held a town hall to discuss taxing the rich ahead of announcing the Well Washington Fund proposal. During this meeting, he predicted we would see renewed interest in a state income tax as a means to distract from the direct need to tax the rich now.
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This is exactly what @organizewithshaun.bsky.social said would happen and why we need to pass HB 2100 to tax the rich NOW.
NEW: WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says he can't support proposed "millionaire's tax" bill unveiled by legislative Democrats without changes. Wants more $ sent back to residents in tax cuts, not just spent by state govt.
Ferguson says he can’t support WA income tax bill without changes
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he won't support a proposed millionaire's tax without changes to send more of the proceeds back to the pockets of Washingtonians.
www.seattletimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This is exactly what @organizewithshaun.bsky.social said would happen and why we need to pass HB 2100 to tax the rich NOW.
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Me when I see our governor constantly go against a millionaire's tax.
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Me when I see our governor constantly go against a millionaire's tax.
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There are all sorts of parallels for what the Trump regime is doing to American cities but you could do a lot worse than looking at Ireland under British rule and Northern Ireland during the Troubles for a better understanding - a populace viewed as fundamentally hostile, little restraint, etc.
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
There are all sorts of parallels for what the Trump regime is doing to American cities but you could do a lot worse than looking at Ireland under British rule and Northern Ireland during the Troubles for a better understanding - a populace viewed as fundamentally hostile, little restraint, etc.
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Legislators will try literally everything except provide an inflation adjustment for property tax levies.
Democrats unveil WA income tax on people earning over $1 million
The proposal will kick off a heated debate — and probable legal challenges and ballot fights — over creating an income tax in Washington, which is one of nine states that does not levy one.
www.seattletimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Legislators will try literally everything except provide an inflation adjustment for property tax levies.
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Fully funding public schools keeps Washington more affordable for my family, in that I can't afford to send my kids to private school if our public school system goes belly up. On that score, you are failing hard, Governor.
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Fully funding public schools keeps Washington more affordable for my family, in that I can't afford to send my kids to private school if our public school system goes belly up. On that score, you are failing hard, Governor.
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Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
February 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
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The DoorDash discourse is missing the bigger picture: restaurant meals have become more expensive than preparing food at home, and guess what? People are are eating less restaurant meals (whether takeout or going out) and preparing more food at home.
Especially poorer and younger folk.
Especially poorer and younger folk.
February 3, 2026 at 3:19 AM
The DoorDash discourse is missing the bigger picture: restaurant meals have become more expensive than preparing food at home, and guess what? People are are eating less restaurant meals (whether takeout or going out) and preparing more food at home.
Especially poorer and younger folk.
Especially poorer and younger folk.
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I would like to see one (1) space data center go up and be successful before we declare it the future
February 2, 2026 at 11:24 PM
I would like to see one (1) space data center go up and be successful before we declare it the future
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On Saturday as I was riding home from the Alex Pretti ride, I was on the 26th Ave SW neighborhood greenway when a young black boy on a bike yelled out to me, middle aged white man, “wanna race?!” and you better goddamn believe I said “yeah!” and we raced a couple laps up the block. #bikejoy 🚲💨 ❤️
February 3, 2026 at 1:37 AM
On Saturday as I was riding home from the Alex Pretti ride, I was on the 26th Ave SW neighborhood greenway when a young black boy on a bike yelled out to me, middle aged white man, “wanna race?!” and you better goddamn believe I said “yeah!” and we raced a couple laps up the block. #bikejoy 🚲💨 ❤️
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Looking for Mayor Wilson to do some cool little quick-hit stuff like this. My advice: Pedestrianize some streets and put a stop sign at Mt Baker Beach (the one Bruce killed). I'll be the first one there posting about it
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Looking for Mayor Wilson to do some cool little quick-hit stuff like this. My advice: Pedestrianize some streets and put a stop sign at Mt Baker Beach (the one Bruce killed). I'll be the first one there posting about it
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DoorDash Discourse is entirely wrong.
Since the pandemic, percent spending on groceries are up, food away from home is down, and this is especially true for young people. Trends point to food affordability being a real problem.
Dig into the CEX with me!
newsletter.mikekonczal.com/p/stop-blami...
Since the pandemic, percent spending on groceries are up, food away from home is down, and this is especially true for young people. Trends point to food affordability being a real problem.
Dig into the CEX with me!
newsletter.mikekonczal.com/p/stop-blami...
Stop Blaming DoorDash for the Affordability Crisis
One DoorDash Discourse to rule them all: Food away from home is down. Groceries are up. This is especially true for young people. Affordability is a real problem.
newsletter.mikekonczal.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
DoorDash Discourse is entirely wrong.
Since the pandemic, percent spending on groceries are up, food away from home is down, and this is especially true for young people. Trends point to food affordability being a real problem.
Dig into the CEX with me!
newsletter.mikekonczal.com/p/stop-blami...
Since the pandemic, percent spending on groceries are up, food away from home is down, and this is especially true for young people. Trends point to food affordability being a real problem.
Dig into the CEX with me!
newsletter.mikekonczal.com/p/stop-blami...
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"Gregoire’s group has pivoted into the idea of “Grand Boulevards,” which focuses on increasing housing capacity along the region’s most highly-trafficked highway corridors"
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NEW STORY // Bill Curbing Mandates for Ground-Floor Retail Spaces Advances at Legislature
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/02/b...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/02/b...
Bill Curbing Mandates for Ground-Floor Retail Spaces Advances at Legislature » The Urbanist
# Intended to reduce barriers that are preventing lower-density commercial buildings from getting redeveloped into housing, Senate Bill 6026 would target mandates for storefronts in new housing projec...
www.theurbanist.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
"Gregoire’s group has pivoted into the idea of “Grand Boulevards,” which focuses on increasing housing capacity along the region’s most highly-trafficked highway corridors"
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“There are people who own their home for a very long time. It’s been a great investment. … There are other people who think they will need to leave Seattle because they can’t afford a place to live...both those types of opinions are valid.”
🤔 is making more money equivalent to being displaced?
🤔 is making more money equivalent to being displaced?
With a Year of Zoning Changes Ahead, Mayor Wilson Can Still Put an Urbanist Stamp on the "One Seattle Plan"
publicola.com/2026/02/02/w...
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With a Year of Zoning Changes Ahead, Mayor Wilson Can Still Put an Urbanist Stamp on the "One Seattle Plan" - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett The city’s Office of Planning and Community Development rolled out legislation this week that will implement…
publicola.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
“There are people who own their home for a very long time. It’s been a great investment. … There are other people who think they will need to leave Seattle because they can’t afford a place to live...both those types of opinions are valid.”
🤔 is making more money equivalent to being displaced?
🤔 is making more money equivalent to being displaced?