Juan Rodriguez
@juanjpg.bsky.social
Walking somewhere around Seattle. We need to lead with bikes and buses.
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THIS. Cycling in the US has been marketed as a form of fitness, not as mode of transportation, and not as source of joy & delight. We need to change that. Cycling is liberating; it allows you to engage with the world around you.
She said her husband won't ride with her. He tells her the bike does all the work for her and she's not getting exercise.
I told her about the nature of the bicycle being born of transportation. It's only Americans who have slapped the belief that they are for exercise on them.
I told her about the nature of the bicycle being born of transportation. It's only Americans who have slapped the belief that they are for exercise on them.
November 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
THIS. Cycling in the US has been marketed as a form of fitness, not as mode of transportation, and not as source of joy & delight. We need to change that. Cycling is liberating; it allows you to engage with the world around you.
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Good evening, Transit Riders!
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Good evening, Transit Riders!
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
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Awesome job mayor-elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
Good interview with Mayor-elect Wilson on CNN yesterday!
Seattle’s new mayor-elect speaks to CNN on Mamdani comparison: Its ‘remarkable’, ‘makes a lot of sense’ | CNN
In her first national interview, Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about her win in Sacramento and why she’s fine with being called a socialist.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Awesome job mayor-elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
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People care less about labels than results. I was elected on the promise that all Seattle citizens should have access to a dignified life, regardless of their background or income. #thisisyourcity
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
Katie Wilson: “What SOCIALISM means to me”
YouTube video by Katie Wilson for Seattle
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
People care less about labels than results. I was elected on the promise that all Seattle citizens should have access to a dignified life, regardless of their background or income. #thisisyourcity
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
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City/State issues might get wonky to talk about on a national media platform.
It is our responsibility to make affordability THE issue of our time, and enact solutions.
Seattle will prove we can build a better nation for ALL! 🫡
It is our responsibility to make affordability THE issue of our time, and enact solutions.
Seattle will prove we can build a better nation for ALL! 🫡
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
City/State issues might get wonky to talk about on a national media platform.
It is our responsibility to make affordability THE issue of our time, and enact solutions.
Seattle will prove we can build a better nation for ALL! 🫡
It is our responsibility to make affordability THE issue of our time, and enact solutions.
Seattle will prove we can build a better nation for ALL! 🫡
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Lots of buzz about the "affordability agenda," and how we get there.
Well, this is it. Housing and transport are most of the cost of living for most people. We can make it expensive, or we can make it affordable.
“The big difference is commuting. You don’t need a car.” apnews.com/article/hous...
Well, this is it. Housing and transport are most of the cost of living for most people. We can make it expensive, or we can make it affordable.
“The big difference is commuting. You don’t need a car.” apnews.com/article/hous...
No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Lots of buzz about the "affordability agenda," and how we get there.
Well, this is it. Housing and transport are most of the cost of living for most people. We can make it expensive, or we can make it affordable.
“The big difference is commuting. You don’t need a car.” apnews.com/article/hous...
Well, this is it. Housing and transport are most of the cost of living for most people. We can make it expensive, or we can make it affordable.
“The big difference is commuting. You don’t need a car.” apnews.com/article/hous...
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Good interview with Mayor-elect Wilson on CNN yesterday!
Seattle’s new mayor-elect speaks to CNN on Mamdani comparison: Its ‘remarkable’, ‘makes a lot of sense’ | CNN
In her first national interview, Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about her win in Sacramento and why she’s fine with being called a socialist.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Good interview with Mayor-elect Wilson on CNN yesterday!
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~56% of seattle residents are renters
Council President Nelson pulled the amendment from @councilmember-amr.bsky.social to add $400,000 to restore funding to tenant services for a full council vote. This is an amendment supported by the Seattle Renters' Commission.
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
~56% of seattle residents are renters
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My most woke opinion is that cities should completely ignore suburban commuters and design the city we aspire to be. They’ll either begrudgingly commute in by car, mode shift, or be replaced by others in foot traffic
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My most woke opinion is that cities should completely ignore suburban commuters and design the city we aspire to be. They’ll either begrudgingly commute in by car, mode shift, or be replaced by others in foot traffic
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While Katie Wilson didn’t have *elected* experience, she has been a dedicated political operative in Seattle and the surrounding region for *more than a decade*
She has tons of legislative and electoral wins, and understands how to both work with city councils & work around them at the ballot box
She has tons of legislative and electoral wins, and understands how to both work with city councils & work around them at the ballot box
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
While Katie Wilson didn’t have *elected* experience, she has been a dedicated political operative in Seattle and the surrounding region for *more than a decade*
She has tons of legislative and electoral wins, and understands how to both work with city councils & work around them at the ballot box
She has tons of legislative and electoral wins, and understands how to both work with city councils & work around them at the ballot box
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@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social is Zohran certified!
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social is Zohran certified!
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This bus is 21 minutes late
November 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This bus is 21 minutes late
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We took on a powerful incumbent who was expected to coast to reelection.
We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election.
We built a people-powered movement rooted in hope for our city’s future.
And we won.
This is YOUR city!
We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election.
We built a people-powered movement rooted in hope for our city’s future.
And we won.
This is YOUR city!
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We took on a powerful incumbent who was expected to coast to reelection.
We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election.
We built a people-powered movement rooted in hope for our city’s future.
And we won.
This is YOUR city!
We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election.
We built a people-powered movement rooted in hope for our city’s future.
And we won.
This is YOUR city!
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5/5 elected! Can we get a follow up clip of all of them walking into city hall? 😁
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
5/5 elected! Can we get a follow up clip of all of them walking into city hall? 😁
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"If you have a water view, Bruce Harrell might be for you!"
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
"If you have a water view, Bruce Harrell might be for you!"
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Starting to dream for real that we get all ages and abilities bike infrastructure in Rainier Valley.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Starting to dream for real that we get all ages and abilities bike infrastructure in Rainier Valley.
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Also can we talk about how insane it is that bruce didn't have a platform until like a month ago and that his transit platform was to give free rides for kids THAT ALREADY RIDE FREE!
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Also can we talk about how insane it is that bruce didn't have a platform until like a month ago and that his transit platform was to give free rides for kids THAT ALREADY RIDE FREE!
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Absolutely terrible news for late bus enjoyers
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Absolutely terrible news for late bus enjoyers
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disband the historical commission
Tom Graff says that if SDOT moves forward on bollards without commission approval, "we will stop you in every way that we can."
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
disband the historical commission
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Harrell picked a weird time to finally tell us his address. My guess is someplace in Bellevue.
November 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Harrell picked a weird time to finally tell us his address. My guess is someplace in Bellevue.
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Decision Desk HQ has now called the race for Wilson.
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Decision Desk HQ has now called the race for Wilson.
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That's a wrap on the Seattle Mayor's race: Katie Wilson wins it by 1,975 votes after the final remaining ballots were counted today.
That takes the race out of automatic recount territory as the gap is >0.5%
That takes the race out of automatic recount territory as the gap is >0.5%
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
That's a wrap on the Seattle Mayor's race: Katie Wilson wins it by 1,975 votes after the final remaining ballots were counted today.
That takes the race out of automatic recount territory as the gap is >0.5%
That takes the race out of automatic recount territory as the gap is >0.5%
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With nearly all votes counted, progressive challenger Katie Wilson has won the election to be Seattle's next mayor. She is ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell by a margin of 1,976 votes or 0.7%. There will be no automatic recount.
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
With nearly all votes counted, progressive challenger Katie Wilson has won the election to be Seattle's next mayor. She is ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell by a margin of 1,976 votes or 0.7%. There will be no automatic recount.