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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · 2d

I can think of one person who can't ride a bike, so CHECKMATE DUBLER

Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · 2d

You know what people (even transit-dependent people) want more than free buses? Faster, more reliable, more frequent buses. You know what doesn't help with that? Cutting funding.

Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 2d

Looks like Rod Dembowski wants to fully restart the debate about whether King County Metro should go fare free.

This morning he suggested a potential fare free pilot, citing the benefits of increased ridership against the relatively low farebox recovery rate Metro currently has.

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · 6d

When we speak up, we can make good things happen! ❤️

Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you @theurbanist.org @seattletru.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social @transpochoices.bsky.social and every volunteer and advocate fighting for better mobility, connection, and safety on our streets. This is a shared win and something to celebrate.

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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 19d

Washington is in an all-out battle against climate chaos—from wildfires, to atmospheric rivers and corporate pollution. As federal climate action falters, it's critical that WA has strong local leaders prepared to fight like hell.

Support JanePAC's local candidates by contributing what you can 👇

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Sep 5

I spoke to both Senator @vandanaslatter.bsky.social and Insurance Commissioner @pattykuderer-waoic.bsky.social about this issue because I was worried about not just the availability but the insurance coverage. I was glad to hear that our state has our back. ❤️WA

Lauren Hall-Stigerts @hallstigerts.bsky.social · Sep 5

“The new Standing Order allows most residents to go directly to a Washington pharmacy or clinic and receive the COVID-19 vaccine without an individual prescription. The vaccine remains covered by most private insurers, removing barriers and helping people stay healthy.”

doh.wa.gov/newsroom/doh...

DOH confirms COVID-19 vaccine position with new Standing Order

For immediate release: September 5, 2025 (25-104) Contact: DOH Communications

doh.wa.gov

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Sep 5

This is actually the second ped project currently delayed due to waiting on the signal equipment.

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Sep 3

Adding people does not always mean adding cars. There is a qualitative change that comes with more folks and simply linearly extrapolating leads to harmful overestimates.

Seattle’s population boom came with little vroom, vroom

Census data shows even as the number of households in Seattle has grown, the number of cars has remained effectively unchanged for years, writes FYI Guy.

www.seattletimes.com

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 25

💪 It was another weekend of team canvassing, this time in the Kingsgate neighborhood! We love meeting neighbors and talking about what's on their minds for Kirkland.

Help us keep the momentum through November—sign up here ⤵️

www.kurtforkirkland.com

Five smiling faces looking at the camera, all wearing blue Kurt campaign shirts, buttons, and hats. Kurt is at the center of the photo, with two bikes in front of the group.

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 22

This was right at the start, but lots more folks showed up later! :)

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 20

Get a tour of Reservoir Park, a charming little neighborhood park in the Norkirk neighborhood.

🌳 Join me in the Kirkland Parks Challenge—download the list of parks here:

kurtforkirkland.com/parks

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 19

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 19

Meanwhile we'd like to have some bike lane barriers at all. 🥲

Gordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'd still love Seattle to start an art program for our protected bike lane barriers like Toronto's 🎨

kanchan m @kayehm.bsky.social · Aug 19

Lansdowne is halfway done.

If the rain lets up, we will finish tonight, otherwise, tomorrow night .

#BikeTO

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 19

It doesn't have to be this way.

Pop Crave @popcrave.com · Aug 18

Food reviewers NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were involved in a crash while filming.

Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 19

Had a blast at the International Night Market last week! So many cultures, flavors, and neighbors all in one place. 🌍

Big shoutout to the bike valet—over 50 bikes parked! Love seeing Kirkland come together like this. 🚲

A smiling Kurt wearing a blue “Kurt” campaign hat, yellow sunglasses, and a white Juneteenth t-shirt takes a selfie at the International Night Market. Behind him are white vendor tents, food trucks with signs for gyros and falafel, and people walking around the market on a sunny evening.

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 18

❌KINGS
❌SLAVES
❌NAZIS
✅COFFEE

A close-up shot of three people on a sidewalk, appearing to be engaged in conversation. A man in a blue cap is gesticulating as he speaks to a woman in a maroon shirt and a woman in a white hat. The woman in the white hat holds a sign that reads "End the Chaos Corruption Cruelty," with what looks like red paint splatters representing blood drops. Several other protest signs are visible on the ground, including one that says "SAVE PBS & NPR" and another that reads "LIBERTY JUSTICE FOR ALL!!!" with the text upside down. In the foreground, a black bakfiets (cargo bike) is visible. On top of the bike's front cargo box is coffee-serving equipment, including a carafe. Next to the coffee service is a box of Top Pot Doughnuts on a milk crate.

A wider view of a small group of people gathered on a sidewalk next to a street. A man in a wheelchair on the right holds a sign that says "NO KINGS." Another man in a blue hat is talking to a couple of people standing nearby. The group is surrounded by several protest signs on the ground. A black bakfiets (cargo bike) is in the foreground, with coffee-serving equipment on top of its front cargo box. In the background, a street with cars and traffic lights is visible, as well as more people across the street. The weather is sunny with a partly cloudy sky.

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 14

These things are totally achievable but lofty plans are not enough. We need to elect people who consistently show the will to make good on these promises.

Gordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · Aug 14

One of my takes is that Seattle already has the correct goals: the Climate Change Response Framework and Vision Zero would be transformational if we were on track to achieve them.
But transformational change requires bold leadership that we just don’t have right now.

Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · Aug 14

Here are previous plans that affect the Aurora project.

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 13

Build great places and people will find a way to get there. Make it easy and safe to get there with transit (or bikes, or walking, or...) and people will do that.

Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · Aug 13

Late last week I wrote about how the 2 Line is performing well by exceeding 200,000 boardings for two months in a row...and then Sound Transit released data showing that it jumped to 300,000 in July.

Turns out people do actually want to ride the train between Bellevue and Redmond.

July 2025 ridership hits 306.8K compared to 200,000+ for May and June

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 13

I'll be stopping by!

Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · Aug 13

🧡 Weekly Meetup TOMORROW! 8/14 🧡
6-8p - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond

It's a good one! This week, join @theurbanist.org and Eastside Urbanism for an introduction to campaign volunteering, with guests from campaigns endorsed by The Urbanist.

www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...

Eastside Urbanism Weekly Meetup w/The Urbanist Campaign Volunteer Training!, Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Every Thursday, we are at Jack Sprat in Esterra Park hanging out and talking about our built environment.** Grab some food or a drink! Meet neighbors and hear about what'

www.meetup.com

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 13

We have stolen the autonomy of children and so many others and surrendered it to car dependency. This is a choice and we can do better.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 13

The number of children injured or killed by cars while walking or riding a bike has fallen steadily since the 1970s, but CDC researcher note that this decline is not because streets are safer, but because fewer kids are out and about in the first place.

Kids need freedom. Dangerous roads make it hard to grant it.

Bigger cars, distracted drivers and worried parents mean fewer kids are roaming freely.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 10

We need leadership in Kirkland with the courage to stand up for what is right.

The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · Aug 10

Fernando Rocha, who works at Juanita High School in Kirkland, shares his experience of being detained by ICE for almost two weeks.

Freed, but not free — ICE detention haunts Kirkland theater manager

Fernando Rocha, who works at Juanita High School in Kirkland, shares his experience of being detained by ICE for almost two weeks.

www.seattletimes.com

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 10

We proved in the primary that our message resonates. We can win this! 💪

The road to November is short, but with your help, we’ll cross the finish line strong. Whether you chip in a few $ or join us knocking doors, every bit matters.

Sign up and be part of the team! 🗳️💙

www.kurtforkirkland.com

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 5

✨👋 It’s been a busy week for Team Kurt! We attended a neighborhood picnic and a fundraiser, had countless conversations with Kirkland neighbors on their doorsteps, waved signs, and more.

🗳️ Now all you need you to do is VOTE! Drop off your ballot at any official ballot box before 8pm Tuesday!

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Aug 4

Guess who is an extra in this important video from @vandanaslatter.bsky.social?

(OK, it's lots of people...)

Vandana Slatter Works For You!

YouTube video by Vandana Slatter for State Senate

youtu.be

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Lauren Hall-Stigerts @hallstigerts.bsky.social · Aug 4

Outraged by the GOP calls to arrest state Democrats?

Get involved in your local government, in your local elections. It’s good medicine and maintaining a healthy democracy at home in your town is the first step.

Also, don’t forget to vote @kurtforkirkland.com and Shilpa Prem before tomorrow. ☺️

A selfie of Lauren standing on a street corner in downtown Kirkland holding a “Kurt Dresner for Kirkland City Council” sign and smiling at the camera.

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 1

4 days to go! 🗳️ Official drop‑boxes are your best friend. Check our cheat sheet & hit that drop box STAT 💨 #BallotDrop #LD48Votes

LD 48 Dems cheat sheet listing endorsed candidates and reminding voters to return ballots by August 5.

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