Eddie Lin for Seattle City Council (D2)
@linforseattle.bsky.social
Affordable housing leader, public school advocate, and labor ally. Seattle City Councilmember-elect for District 2.
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
I know folks have opinions about Ezra Klein, and that’s not why I’m posting this. But there’s an interesting idea in here about giving renters (and potentially homeowners) $ in jurisdictions that meet housing targets, as a way to incentivize it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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Opinion | America’s Housing Crisis, in One Chart
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November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I know folks have opinions about Ezra Klein, and that’s not why I’m posting this. But there’s an interesting idea in here about giving renters (and potentially homeowners) $ in jurisdictions that meet housing targets, as a way to incentivize it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Not deep into the Olivia Nuzzi story, but the description about traditional news media transitioning into social media influencers seems on point and makes sense given economics of traditional media versus social media influencers. Lot of this really started with folks like Alex Jones.
This is the sharpest analysis of the Olivia Nuzzi saga.
As institutional journalism has collapsed, individual journalists have basically had two paths for scraping by: a "prestige play" (hounding for prizes) or an "attention play" (social media celebrity).
Both are corrupt in different ways.
As institutional journalism has collapsed, individual journalists have basically had two paths for scraping by: a "prestige play" (hounding for prizes) or an "attention play" (social media celebrity).
Both are corrupt in different ways.
November 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Not deep into the Olivia Nuzzi story, but the description about traditional news media transitioning into social media influencers seems on point and makes sense given economics of traditional media versus social media influencers. Lot of this really started with folks like Alex Jones.
Democratic electeds remind military that they have a duty to not obey illegal orders (such as extra judicial murders).
President then threatens Dems with death for daring to speak out in favor of upholding the law and our constitution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
President then threatens Dems with death for daring to speak out in favor of upholding the law and our constitution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, ‘Punishable by Death,’ Over Message to the Military
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November 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Democratic electeds remind military that they have a duty to not obey illegal orders (such as extra judicial murders).
President then threatens Dems with death for daring to speak out in favor of upholding the law and our constitution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
President then threatens Dems with death for daring to speak out in favor of upholding the law and our constitution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
I can just see the right-wing news headlines: “So-called socialist mayor earns 6-figure salary and can afford rent and childcare in one of the most expensive cities. Does she really represent working people?”
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 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I can just see the right-wing news headlines: “So-called socialist mayor earns 6-figure salary and can afford rent and childcare in one of the most expensive cities. Does she really represent working people?”
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Tech dining workers and allies packed the room last night to announce a new deadline for LavishRoots, Meta's cafeteria operator in Bellevue, Redmond, and SoDo. By December 1st, we demand Lavish end their anti-union campaign and agree to a fair process for union recognition!
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Tech dining workers and allies packed the room last night to announce a new deadline for LavishRoots, Meta's cafeteria operator in Bellevue, Redmond, and SoDo. By December 1st, we demand Lavish end their anti-union campaign and agree to a fair process for union recognition!
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Proud to stand in solidarity with dining workers at LavishRoots, who feed Meta's campuses here in the Seattle area. The right to organize and bargain are essential to our region's economy. LavishRoots, do the right thing: agree to a fair process for union recognition by December 1st! #thisisyourcity
Tech dining workers and allies packed the room last night to announce a new deadline for LavishRoots, Meta's cafeteria operator in Bellevue, Redmond, and SoDo. By December 1st, we demand Lavish end their anti-union campaign and agree to a fair process for union recognition!
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Proud to stand in solidarity with dining workers at LavishRoots, who feed Meta's campuses here in the Seattle area. The right to organize and bargain are essential to our region's economy. LavishRoots, do the right thing: agree to a fair process for union recognition by December 1st! #thisisyourcity
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.
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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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Good news and good on Noel Frame. This year's election results across WA show a *very* clear voter mandate to tax the rich. It's not just Seattle or King County. The whole state wants to tax the rich to fund public services. Dems in Olympia should be wary of resisting that mandate.
Pressure is building for Democrats to take a big swing on taxes, beyond this year’s hikes. How far state Sen. Noel Frame and others pressing for new progressive taxes can deliver on that goal in 2026 is an open question. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/14/w...
WA Legislature’s ‘Revenue Queen’ readies for 2026 tax battles • Washington State Standard
Sen. Noel Frame warns progressives to buckle up if lawmakers move ahead on income tax legislation targeting higher earners.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Good news and good on Noel Frame. This year's election results across WA show a *very* clear voter mandate to tax the rich. It's not just Seattle or King County. The whole state wants to tax the rich to fund public services. Dems in Olympia should be wary of resisting that mandate.
Thank you to CM Rinck for her leadership here.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
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Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Thank you to CM Rinck for her leadership here.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
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Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
council.seattle.gov
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
The Stranger has enormous influence (hard to overstate) with its endorsements, and with that influence also comes enormous responsibility.
FINALLY someone appreciates our jokes (and influence) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/t...
How a Seattle Alt-Weekly Newspaper Became a Progressive Kingmaker
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November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Stranger has enormous influence (hard to overstate) with its endorsements, and with that influence also comes enormous responsibility.
We are so proud of the nearly 70% of the vote we received. Thank you, District 2!
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We are so proud of the nearly 70% of the vote we received. Thank you, District 2!
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.
We currently collect approximately 10% sales taxes on the hard construction costs of new housing. These taxes ultimately get passed onto homebuyers and renters, similar to how tariffs get passed on.
How about we exempt new housing construction from sales taxes and instead collect a wealth tax…
How about we exempt new housing construction from sales taxes and instead collect a wealth tax…
November 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We currently collect approximately 10% sales taxes on the hard construction costs of new housing. These taxes ultimately get passed onto homebuyers and renters, similar to how tariffs get passed on.
How about we exempt new housing construction from sales taxes and instead collect a wealth tax…
How about we exempt new housing construction from sales taxes and instead collect a wealth tax…
Following up on my short thread yesterday, another reason I’m excited is because I think it will be transformative to have a renter, car-free transit-rider, and mom of a younger kiddo as our next mayor. It’s got to be historic in many ways.
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Following up on my short thread yesterday, another reason I’m excited is because I think it will be transformative to have a renter, car-free transit-rider, and mom of a younger kiddo as our next mayor. It’s got to be historic in many ways.
Although the vote is not final, I think we can confidently say that Katie Wilson will be our next Mayor. Huge congrats to @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social, the campaign and all her supporters!
Wow. While we wait for the few remaining ballots to be counted, we feel like we have won this race. The recent drop put us nearly 1,400 votes ahead, just under the .5 percent threshold for a mandatory recount.
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Although the vote is not final, I think we can confidently say that Katie Wilson will be our next Mayor. Huge congrats to @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social, the campaign and all her supporters!
Let’s go!
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Let’s go!
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Today's column: "You may not have heard of the Working Families Party, but of the five Seattle citywide candidates endorsed by them, at least four won their Nov. 4 general election races: Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck."
The successful third party you may not have heard of
Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were among the candidates whose campaigns were boosted by the progressive Working Families Party.
www.seattletimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Today's column: "You may not have heard of the Working Families Party, but of the five Seattle citywide candidates endorsed by them, at least four won their Nov. 4 general election races: Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck."
Even with only 50,000 ballots being counted, it seems likely that the percentages from today will be very telling. 🤞
Head's up from King County Elections on today's ballot drop: "We are planning to add about 100,000 ballots to the counts (countywide) in today’s results update around 4 pm. We expect about half of those to be Seattle ballots."
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Even with only 50,000 ballots being counted, it seems likely that the percentages from today will be very telling. 🤞
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The number of received ballots has now surpassed 285,000, exceeding turnout from 2021! Many of those were Election Day voters, and over 100,000 votes have not yet been counted!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The number of received ballots has now surpassed 285,000, exceeding turnout from 2021! Many of those were Election Day voters, and over 100,000 votes have not yet been counted!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Reposted by Eddie Lin for Seattle City Council (D2)
📣 This race isn't over folks! 📣
Make sure your vote counts! Tap the link below to check on your ballot.
☑️🗳️: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Make sure your vote counts! Tap the link below to check on your ballot.
☑️🗳️: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
📣 This race isn't over folks! 📣
Make sure your vote counts! Tap the link below to check on your ballot.
☑️🗳️: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Make sure your vote counts! Tap the link below to check on your ballot.
☑️🗳️: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Great video. Listen to the UAW President!
UAW members in Seattle: TODAY is your last chance to vote for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social for Seattle Mayor. Return your ballot to a drop box by 8 pm! 🗳️
November 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Great video. Listen to the UAW President!
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You heard President Fain: Let’s sprint through the tape. #thisisyourcity
UAW members in Seattle: TODAY is your last chance to vote for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social for Seattle Mayor. Return your ballot to a drop box by 8 pm! 🗳️
November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
You heard President Fain: Let’s sprint through the tape. #thisisyourcity
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Drop your ballot in a dropbox TODAY and remind everyone in your life to do the same. Let’s win this!
#thisisyourcity
#thisisyourcity
November 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Drop your ballot in a dropbox TODAY and remind everyone in your life to do the same. Let’s win this!
#thisisyourcity
#thisisyourcity