Mike English
@mocomikee.bsky.social
Downtown Silver Spring Maryland resident and housing advocate. Trans Rights. Liberal. YIMBY. Supply, Stability, Subsidy. Autistic and it’s fine, views my own. he/him
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Mike English
@mocomikee.bsky.social
· Nov 16
1/3 There will always be some tension between advocates that primarily focus on the need for more housing and those that focus on tenant protections. Still, as someone in both spaces, we could all benefit from remembering we’re all fighting for tenants to have more leverage
It branches out in so many interesting ways!
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It branches out in so many interesting ways!
Strong Bardbarian energy yeah
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Strong Bardbarian energy yeah
Also my legs hurt so god damn much
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Also my legs hurt so god damn much
Silver Spring (and metal), it’s good!
And I only heard one quickly corrected extra “s” added to where I live which once again proves power metal is the best genre
And I only heard one quickly corrected extra “s” added to where I live which once again proves power metal is the best genre
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Silver Spring (and metal), it’s good!
And I only heard one quickly corrected extra “s” added to where I live which once again proves power metal is the best genre
And I only heard one quickly corrected extra “s” added to where I live which once again proves power metal is the best genre
I forgot he was lol
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I forgot he was lol
Also I forgot to tag @caseybanderson.bsky.social because I’m dumb and tired from a metal show
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Also I forgot to tag @caseybanderson.bsky.social because I’m dumb and tired from a metal show
Fuck this is better that my quote skeet
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Fuck this is better that my quote skeet
Reposted by Mike English
@caseybanderson.bsky.social, a person who knows from public meetings, issues this treatise on why public meetings don't work and how they can work better
Opinion: The problem at public meetings isn't who shows up, but the roles that the people at public meetings are expected to play
What are planning hearings actually for?
View this post on ggwash.org
ggwash.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
@caseybanderson.bsky.social, a person who knows from public meetings, issues this treatise on why public meetings don't work and how they can work better
This is an excellent piece about the limitations inherent to public engagement, not a call to stop doing it, but a call to recognize it for what it is and, more crucially, what it is not.
It also comes from MoCo’s former planning board chair, who knows what he’s talking about.
Please read it
It also comes from MoCo’s former planning board chair, who knows what he’s talking about.
Please read it
Opinion: The problem at public meetings isn't who shows up, but the roles that the people at public meetings are expected to play
What are planning hearings actually for?
View this post on ggwash.org
ggwash.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This is an excellent piece about the limitations inherent to public engagement, not a call to stop doing it, but a call to recognize it for what it is and, more crucially, what it is not.
It also comes from MoCo’s former planning board chair, who knows what he’s talking about.
Please read it
It also comes from MoCo’s former planning board chair, who knows what he’s talking about.
Please read it
Reposted by Mike English
Opinion: The problem at public meetings isn't who shows up, but the roles that the people at public meetings are expected to play
What are planning hearings actually for?
View this post on ggwash.org
ggwash.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Opinion: The problem at public meetings isn't who shows up, but the roles that the people at public meetings are expected to play
Reposted by Mike English
the left nimby crashout bc Zohran actually wants to build more housing is genuinely so funny
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
the left nimby crashout bc Zohran actually wants to build more housing is genuinely so funny
It’s about time someone stood up for that plucky upstart of a community
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It’s about time someone stood up for that plucky upstart of a community
I love hyperbole it’s the best thing ever
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I love hyperbole it’s the best thing ever
Well this one just about checks every alarmist dog whistling box huh?
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Well this one just about checks every alarmist dog whistling box huh?
Also god damn right bsky.app/profile/mega...
The parade is over, reminding me why the Saturday before Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year. in conclusion, God bless America, our diversity is our strength, and do not mess with an immigrant community that buys sequins by the truckload.
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Also god damn right bsky.app/profile/mega...
My brother wants to go to one of their locations every time he visits
November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
My brother wants to go to one of their locations every time he visits
There are officially too many good coffee shops here to keep up
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
There are officially too many good coffee shops here to keep up
Silver Spring, it’s good!
There are so many wonderful things about the Silver Spring Thanksgiving parade, but the very best part is all the confused but enthusiastic toddlers dancing in folk costumes that weigh more than they do. America, baby!
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Silver Spring, it’s good!
Reposted by Mike English
There are so many wonderful things about the Silver Spring Thanksgiving parade, but the very best part is all the confused but enthusiastic toddlers dancing in folk costumes that weigh more than they do. America, baby!
November 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
There are so many wonderful things about the Silver Spring Thanksgiving parade, but the very best part is all the confused but enthusiastic toddlers dancing in folk costumes that weigh more than they do. America, baby!
God damn right
SHE IS ROASTING COFFEE WHILE MARCHING IN THE PARADE this is why Silver Spring is the best Spring
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
God damn right
Reposted by Mike English
SHE IS ROASTING COFFEE WHILE MARCHING IN THE PARADE this is why Silver Spring is the best Spring
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
SHE IS ROASTING COFFEE WHILE MARCHING IN THE PARADE this is why Silver Spring is the best Spring
Reposted by Mike English
Support more housing and businesses on Conn. Av. in Cleveland Park & Woodley Park! Send a letter in support of upzoning along Connecticut Avenue. Hearing is December 1. Take action by sending a letter, then sign up to testify.
Click here: secure.everyaction.com/-haH5kw9EkaP...
Click here: secure.everyaction.com/-haH5kw9EkaP...
November 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Support more housing and businesses on Conn. Av. in Cleveland Park & Woodley Park! Send a letter in support of upzoning along Connecticut Avenue. Hearing is December 1. Take action by sending a letter, then sign up to testify.
Click here: secure.everyaction.com/-haH5kw9EkaP...
Click here: secure.everyaction.com/-haH5kw9EkaP...
I love this freaking cat and if my friend asks if you’ve seen her no you haven’t
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I love this freaking cat and if my friend asks if you’ve seen her no you haven’t