Paul Chapman
@poulchapman.bsky.social
Tax wealth not work!
Build 200K more homes in SEA, Walkable Neighborhoods, & High Speed Rail.
End Golf Club Subsidies & DefundSPD. All views my own; retweet isn't endorsement
Build 200K more homes in SEA, Walkable Neighborhoods, & High Speed Rail.
End Golf Club Subsidies & DefundSPD. All views my own; retweet isn't endorsement
The Roy Disney Family has at least 4 of these office buildings for the people managing their wealth. Maybe we should tax the rich?
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November 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The Roy Disney Family has at least 4 of these office buildings for the people managing their wealth. Maybe we should tax the rich?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamroc...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamroc...
Democrats (the DNC) needs to run strong candidates in ALL of these open seats
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
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November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Democrats (the DNC) needs to run strong candidates in ALL of these open seats
This. I think there’s fewer 3rd places across Seattle now than there was in 1990, and our population is 60% higher. This is a land use, zoning, permits, and housing problem
4:30pm on a Sunday and it's hard to find an open seat at the US Bank Center's Cedar Hall common space. The latent demand for third places in downtown Seattle is so incredibly high.
November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This. I think there’s fewer 3rd places across Seattle now than there was in 1990, and our population is 60% higher. This is a land use, zoning, permits, and housing problem
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here's my urbanist wish list for mayor elect katie wilson.
what are your top urbanist asks?
what are your top urbanist asks?
5 things i hope katie wilson implements in the first few months.
1. path to eliminating parking minimums - and introduce maxes and caps - *citywide*
there are more cars in seattle today than ever before. we need a path to deprioritize cars and reclaim space for people
1. path to eliminating parking minimums - and introduce maxes and caps - *citywide*
there are more cars in seattle today than ever before. we need a path to deprioritize cars and reclaim space for people
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
here's my urbanist wish list for mayor elect katie wilson.
what are your top urbanist asks?
what are your top urbanist asks?
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Went on a lovely couple of hour through Central Park and I wanna punch the Seattle voters of the 90’s in the face.
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Went on a lovely couple of hour through Central Park and I wanna punch the Seattle voters of the 90’s in the face.
We need @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social to just shut this down.
So, Pike Place pedestrianization is over? What the fuck @pikeplacemarket.bsky.social?
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We need @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social to just shut this down.
A Council President Hollingsworth would be insufferable. Not to mention she endorsed a MAGA Republican….
Jam-packed Afternoon Fizz today, featuring the homelessness authority's "learning" trip to a religous recovery program in Baltimore, the latest on the next Seattle City Council president, Katie Wilson's plan to jerk-proof the Mayor's Office, and more.
publicola.com/2025/11/21/h...
publicola.com/2025/11/21/h...
Homeless Authority Praises Religious Program, Katie Wilson Plans to Jerk-Proof the Mayor's Office, and Who Will Be the City Council's Next President? - PubliCola
1. The King County Regional Homelessness Authority has signed a contract with Barb Oliver, the head of tiny house builder…
publicola.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A Council President Hollingsworth would be insufferable. Not to mention she endorsed a MAGA Republican….
Curious and sad that MLK Labor initially endorsed the anti-worker candidate Bruce Harrell
My staff likes to say we ran a union organizing campaign: focusing on widely and deeply felt issues, sticking to our message, building solidarity, and connecting with those most impacted to propose solutions. Well, turns out MLK Labor agrees.
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Curious and sad that MLK Labor initially endorsed the anti-worker candidate Bruce Harrell
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5 things i hope katie wilson implements in the first few months.
1. path to eliminating parking minimums - and introduce maxes and caps - *citywide*
there are more cars in seattle today than ever before. we need a path to deprioritize cars and reclaim space for people
1. path to eliminating parking minimums - and introduce maxes and caps - *citywide*
there are more cars in seattle today than ever before. we need a path to deprioritize cars and reclaim space for people
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
5 things i hope katie wilson implements in the first few months.
1. path to eliminating parking minimums - and introduce maxes and caps - *citywide*
there are more cars in seattle today than ever before. we need a path to deprioritize cars and reclaim space for people
1. path to eliminating parking minimums - and introduce maxes and caps - *citywide*
there are more cars in seattle today than ever before. we need a path to deprioritize cars and reclaim space for people
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It really is incredible that the US government has created a law enforcement division exclusively staffed by people too stupid and incompetent to be cops
November 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It really is incredible that the US government has created a law enforcement division exclusively staffed by people too stupid and incompetent to be cops
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I'm so excited for The Urbanist to roll into 2026 at full strength, covering new admins at the city and county and major stories elsewhere, including at Sound Transit.
I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-urbani...
I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-urbani...
The Urbanist Winter Holiday Party
Come celebrate the holidays with The Urbanist team, elected officials, and urbanist community members!
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November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I'm so excited for The Urbanist to roll into 2026 at full strength, covering new admins at the city and county and major stories elsewhere, including at Sound Transit.
I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-urbani...
I hope you'll consider joining us at our holiday party to support that work. It's also fun!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-urbani...
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Have the Democratic Party, the Center for American Progress, and the architects of Project 2029 disavowed Larry Summers?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Have the Democratic Party, the Center for American Progress, and the architects of Project 2029 disavowed Larry Summers?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
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Zohran Mamdani’s decisive victory: 50.4%
Katie Wilson’s razor-thin win: 50.2%
Katie Wilson’s razor-thin win: 50.2%
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Zohran Mamdani’s decisive victory: 50.4%
Katie Wilson’s razor-thin win: 50.2%
Katie Wilson’s razor-thin win: 50.2%
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Katie Wilson has a personal understanding of the rising costs that are burdening working people in Seattle. What's more, her extensive experience fighting for change at City Hall means she has clear plans to fix this.
That's why editorial boards owned by wealthy conservatives are so afraid of her.
That's why editorial boards owned by wealthy conservatives are so afraid of her.
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Katie Wilson has a personal understanding of the rising costs that are burdening working people in Seattle. What's more, her extensive experience fighting for change at City Hall means she has clear plans to fix this.
That's why editorial boards owned by wealthy conservatives are so afraid of her.
That's why editorial boards owned by wealthy conservatives are so afraid of her.
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When a low-energy, slurring President Donald Trump threatens to move 2026 World Cup matches out of Seattle because of its "liberal-slash-communist mayor," FIFA President Gianni Infantino hems & haws, refusing call out his ridiculousness. Infantino has become Trump's sportswashing accomplice #1.
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
When a low-energy, slurring President Donald Trump threatens to move 2026 World Cup matches out of Seattle because of its "liberal-slash-communist mayor," FIFA President Gianni Infantino hems & haws, refusing call out his ridiculousness. Infantino has become Trump's sportswashing accomplice #1.
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When I dropped Amazon, I also sold my Ring camera system.
Everyone should get rid of theirs as well. Hurting Amazon should be right up there with sticking it to Tesla.
Everyone should get rid of theirs as well. Hurting Amazon should be right up there with sticking it to Tesla.
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
When I dropped Amazon, I also sold my Ring camera system.
Everyone should get rid of theirs as well. Hurting Amazon should be right up there with sticking it to Tesla.
Everyone should get rid of theirs as well. Hurting Amazon should be right up there with sticking it to Tesla.
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I’m not shocked, but that doesn’t make me any less unemployed. I’m sad to lose a job I’ve loved. If anyone wants to hire a kick ass project manager with deep knowledge of local government, and who sometimes mocks Fox reporters, DM me!
County Executive-Elect Zahilay's Mass Layoff Proposal Shocks Some Longtime Staff
The layoffs aren't unusual for a new executive, Zahilay's team says—it's just that the county hasn't had a new leader in 16 years. publicola.com/2025/11/18/c...
The layoffs aren't unusual for a new executive, Zahilay's team says—it's just that the county hasn't had a new leader in 16 years. publicola.com/2025/11/18/c...
County Executive-Elect Zahilay's Mass Layoff Proposal Shocks Some Longtime Staff - PubliCola
The layoffs aren’t unusual for a new executive, Zahilay’s team says—it’s just that the county hasn’t had a new leader…
publicola.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I’m not shocked, but that doesn’t make me any less unemployed. I’m sad to lose a job I’ve loved. If anyone wants to hire a kick ass project manager with deep knowledge of local government, and who sometimes mocks Fox reporters, DM me!
I hope Mayor Wilson continues to bring this energy to the Mayor’s IG and the city’s IG & TikTok. Love it
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 3:46 AM
I hope Mayor Wilson continues to bring this energy to the Mayor’s IG and the city’s IG & TikTok. Love it
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I legitimately cannot listen to this podcast. Sandeep is insufferable. I’ll stick to reading Erica’s incredible reporting. That’s sufficient.
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I legitimately cannot listen to this podcast. Sandeep is insufferable. I’ll stick to reading Erica’s incredible reporting. That’s sufficient.
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On the eve of the vote to release the Epstein files and (hopefully) end the silence, a lot of reporters stayed silent when one of their female peers was called Piggy by the president.
We can’t end violence against women unless a whole lot more people are willing to speak up when they see it.
We can’t end violence against women unless a whole lot more people are willing to speak up when they see it.
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On the eve of the vote to release the Epstein files and (hopefully) end the silence, a lot of reporters stayed silent when one of their female peers was called Piggy by the president.
We can’t end violence against women unless a whole lot more people are willing to speak up when they see it.
We can’t end violence against women unless a whole lot more people are willing to speak up when they see it.
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If the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has its way, a report about an investigation into complaints against agency CEO Kelly Kinnison may remain buried forever; I asked for it after the investigation concluded and they're claiming it is attorney-client privileged in its entirety.
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has its way, a report about an investigation into complaints against agency CEO Kelly Kinnison may remain buried forever; I asked for it after the investigation concluded and they're claiming it is attorney-client privileged in its entirety.
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Thanks @publicola.com.web.brid.gy for this coverage. Proud to advance a budget amendment tomorrow that lays the groundwork for a Continuum of Care Contingency Fund, in partnership with @councilmember-amr.bsky.social! Full article: publicola.com/2025/11/17/f...
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thanks @publicola.com.web.brid.gy for this coverage. Proud to advance a budget amendment tomorrow that lays the groundwork for a Continuum of Care Contingency Fund, in partnership with @councilmember-amr.bsky.social! Full article: publicola.com/2025/11/17/f...
We need Erika Evans, @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social, @councilmember-amr.bsky.social and Dionne Foster to go in hard on this toxic culture at SPD. We must not tolerate this mafia-like behavior in our law enforcement.
www.divestspd.com/p/go-in-heav...
www.divestspd.com/p/go-in-heav...
'Go in heavy'—SPD's violent May sortie into Cal Anderson started with a balloon
Leaked details from last week's Sentinel Event Review reveal that the Seattle police response to the May 24 counterdemo was even more senseless and over-the-top than previously believed.
www.divestspd.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We need Erika Evans, @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social, @councilmember-amr.bsky.social and Dionne Foster to go in hard on this toxic culture at SPD. We must not tolerate this mafia-like behavior in our law enforcement.
www.divestspd.com/p/go-in-heav...
www.divestspd.com/p/go-in-heav...
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Seattle — Now that we have electeds that listen to left urbanists, we have to be clear about what we want & be very loud so they have political cover. We have to make sure media hears us so electeds respond to us. Next 3 years hinges on being very active at council. Election was only the beginning!
November 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Seattle — Now that we have electeds that listen to left urbanists, we have to be clear about what we want & be very loud so they have political cover. We have to make sure media hears us so electeds respond to us. Next 3 years hinges on being very active at council. Election was only the beginning!
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What’s depressing is that with the comp plan not coming up for a big change for 8 years we would need to elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social to three terms or really impact this and it wouldn’t take effect for about 18 more years. Bruce Harrell failed a whole generation of Seattleites.
it's insane that seattle's zoning policy is effectively just 'rezone the areas renters already live ever other decade'
so instead of inducing walkable areas, we induce urban cannibalism and massive buildings that consume almost entire lot w/ little privacy
so instead of inducing walkable areas, we induce urban cannibalism and massive buildings that consume almost entire lot w/ little privacy
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
What’s depressing is that with the comp plan not coming up for a big change for 8 years we would need to elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social to three terms or really impact this and it wouldn’t take effect for about 18 more years. Bruce Harrell failed a whole generation of Seattleites.