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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 6h

With great help from Former Councilmember Claudia Hirschey and my current colleague Sun Burford (even talking to voters in Mandarin for me!!)

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 6h

39,233 steps this past week / 395,145 steps total

Focusing this week on talking to voters who just moved to Newcastle to make sure those normally not engaged in local elections can hear from me!

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 12h

Paul Charbonneau represents a new generation of progressive leadership and will continue to make positive change on the council.

We strongly recommend re-electing him to Position 6 on the Newcastle City Council."

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 12h

Thanks in part to his outspoken leadership and community organizing, the council later reversed this decision...

In 2025, he voted to reinstate language in the city's comprehensive plan that enforced equitable practices in housing development.

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 12h

In June 2024, he submitted a motion to raise the Pride flag at City Hall as a symbol of support and recognition for the LGBTQ community, a motion that became controversial after half the council voted against it.

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 12h

21 Days until the Election and your ballots arrive this week! From the Fuse Washington Voter Guide:
"Charbonneau has consistently been a progressive leader during his time on the council. He is an outspoken advocate for affordable housing and mental health...

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 5d

I'll always make sure my constituents have access to reproductive health care and education!
(Pictured: Working for PP: all the way back in 2017 - I've continued showing up where it matters now that I'm the one in elected office!)

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 5d

25 Days until the Election - Proud to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates - Washington!

Whether it's organizing for Planned Parenthood as a 19 and 20-year-old college student, or fighting for our local LGBTQ community -

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 8d

I've led Newcastle into joining the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration workgroup
(our main formal climate resource as a city), and am eager to create a Newcastle City Climate Action Plan once I'm re-elected - let's make it happen!

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 8d

28 Days until the Election - Proud to be endorsed by Washington Conservation Action - the leading organization in WA's environmental community!

As the younger brother of a high school science teacher and a Gen-Z elected I know we MUST legislate with urgency to protect our environment.

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 13d

a stark contrast from my opponents’ voting record.

14 days until ballots are mailed, join me out on the doors to spread our message!

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 13d

34,248 steps last week + this week/ 355,912 steps total

Rain or shine, we stay on the grind - this election is too important! Walking Lake Washington Blvd in the rain today talking about my voting record pushing for pedestrian infrastructure investments, inclusivity, and more -

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 14d

⁦I've pushed to make sure their priorities are reflected in our legislative agenda, and worked with them to get involved in the Newcastle Community (the second largest municipality of the six they serve!)

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 14d

Proud to be endorsed by Newcastle's Fire & Emergency services provider: Bellevue Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 1604!

As the former campaign manager for a Firefighter, I've advocated for making sure our local Firefighters have the resources they need.

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 22d

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 22d

T-Minus 22 Days until Ballots hit the mail:
Our campaign is endorsed by our Congressman, Adam Smith!

Fun fact: Congressman Smith and I both ran for office for the first time at age 24. I appreciate his advice and continued partnership with Newcastle!

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 25d

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 25d

46,418 steps over the past week / 321,664 steps total

Productive week talking to residents on the West side of the city and passing a Youth Council at Tuesday’s meeting!
Pictured: Two of our interns out on the trail + how each of my two kittens deals with me being gone

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 26d

from higher levels of government - whether that was grant opportunities, state funding, or having a seat at the table in the larger region.
I'm honored to have led the charge to get Newcastle connected to resources that make our city a better place - and for the Governor's support!

Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · 26d

Hey Friends, your ballots should arrive in the mail just ONE MONTH from right now! We're rolling out all the endorsers of our campaign on social media leading up to voting - first up:
Governor Bob Ferguson!

When I ran for council 4 years ago, I saw my hometown was disconnected (cont'd)

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · Sep 10

(And I’m grateful to Derrick Henry for carrying me to a Fantasy W this week)

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · Sep 10

10,097 steps Monday + 9,640 today / 275,246 steps total

Spent the entire last two nights talking to renters and folks in townhomes - this precinct is one I used to be a PCO for! Got several folks grateful to ask their councilman questions.

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · Sep 6

7,434 earlier this week + 11,488 today / 255,509 steps total

Doors, Tony Ventrella Memorial Wiffleball Game last night, then more doors tonight before Newcastle Days tomorrow! Honoring Tony and his belief in me with my votes and being involved in our Newcastle community!

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Paul Charbonneau @pcharbonneau.bsky.social · Aug 29

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