Scott Alspach
@salspach.bsky.social
Seattleite. Urbanist. Democrat.
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Mayor-elect Katie Wilson just announced her transition team, with 61 members overseeing different policy areas. Transition teams are largely an expression of values and policy focus, although I expect some of these folks will end up in the administration. publicola.com/wp-content/u...
publicola.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson just announced her transition team, with 61 members overseeing different policy areas. Transition teams are largely an expression of values and policy focus, although I expect some of these folks will end up in the administration. publicola.com/wp-content/u...
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
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Hello, Seattle Public Schools… would love to see “away for the day” policies at least at all high schools (cc: @thebulletinsea.org )
My school recently instituted a phone free campus policy for students and by the end of the second week boys were huddled in circles during breaks showing and teaching each other close magic and card tricks.
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hello, Seattle Public Schools… would love to see “away for the day” policies at least at all high schools (cc: @thebulletinsea.org )
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"$80 million “reparations” package, which he claimed would help Black Seattle residents buy houses or stay in their homes, ended up looking more like a cynical election ploy ...Harrell planned to achieve this ambitious number largely by adding “reparations” branding to existing programs."
Yikes.
Yikes.
Council Adopts Harrell's Budget With Minor Changes, Setting Up Huge Deficits for Incoming Mayor Wilson
The "audit the budget" crowd piles on more than $50 million in new spending, using new taxes to expand or start new programs and backfill an ongoing shortfall.
publicola.com/2025/11/21/c...
The "audit the budget" crowd piles on more than $50 million in new spending, using new taxes to expand or start new programs and backfill an ongoing shortfall.
publicola.com/2025/11/21/c...
Council Adopts Harrell's Budget With Minor Changes, Setting Up Huge Deficits for Incoming Mayor Wilson - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett On Thursday, the Seattle City Council voted (earlier than usual!) to pass the city’s 2026 budget,…
publicola.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"$80 million “reparations” package, which he claimed would help Black Seattle residents buy houses or stay in their homes, ended up looking more like a cynical election ploy ...Harrell planned to achieve this ambitious number largely by adding “reparations” branding to existing programs."
Yikes.
Yikes.
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NEW: @emilycherkin.bsky.social lays out the key questions families should insist Seattle Public Schools answer about AI in the classroom, cell phones, and technology more broadly.
Issue 4 -- It's Time for SPS To Lead on Limiting Screens in the Classroom
In this issue: Emily Cherkin takes a look at SPS policies about technology use in schools, and raises key questions that SPS leaders must answer.
by Emily Cherkin
On November 19, 2025, staff members...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
NEW: @emilycherkin.bsky.social lays out the key questions families should insist Seattle Public Schools answer about AI in the classroom, cell phones, and technology more broadly.
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No one should ever listen to advice on "how to save journalism" from a company whose entire business model is "keep producing sons"
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Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen hands reins to son Ryan Blethen
Ryan Blethen succeeds his father, Frank Blethen, who will step down Dec. 31 after four decades in the role.
www.seattletimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
No one should ever listen to advice on "how to save journalism" from a company whose entire business model is "keep producing sons"
www.seattletimes.com/business/loc...
www.seattletimes.com/business/loc...
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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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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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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 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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My first formal remarks as mayor-elect: When I say, “This is your city,” I mean you have a right to be here, no matter your background. But I also mean that we have a collective responsibility to this place and each other.
#thisisyourcity
#thisisyourcity
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My first formal remarks as mayor-elect: When I say, “This is your city,” I mean you have a right to be here, no matter your background. But I also mean that we have a collective responsibility to this place and each other.
#thisisyourcity
#thisisyourcity
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This did in fact age well.
I think that local and state gov in my blue city & state matter even more now. I need Katie Wilson to run for mayor here in Seattle. Or someone with her grassroots organizing chops, record, and understanding of the legislative system here.
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
This did in fact age well.
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The WORST people in Seattle are crashing out about mayor-elect Katie Wilson.
Frankly, you love to see it
VERY funny that Andrea Suarez thinks the reason Bruce Harrell didn't win is because he didn't give her and her jackboots the key to the city lmaooooooo
Frankly, you love to see it
VERY funny that Andrea Suarez thinks the reason Bruce Harrell didn't win is because he didn't give her and her jackboots the key to the city lmaooooooo
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The WORST people in Seattle are crashing out about mayor-elect Katie Wilson.
Frankly, you love to see it
VERY funny that Andrea Suarez thinks the reason Bruce Harrell didn't win is because he didn't give her and her jackboots the key to the city lmaooooooo
Frankly, you love to see it
VERY funny that Andrea Suarez thinks the reason Bruce Harrell didn't win is because he didn't give her and her jackboots the key to the city lmaooooooo
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You know, a boss move for a new administration would be to stripe bike lanes on 35th Ave. NE, just like the original plan. #Safe35th
Mayor Durkan Cancels 35th Ave NE Bike Lanes, Caves To Anti-Safe Streets Advocates » The Urbanist
# Behind closed doors earlier today, recently appointed director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Samuel Zimbabwe, interim transportation advisor to Mayor Jenny Durkan, Elliot Helmb...
www.theurbanist.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
You know, a boss move for a new administration would be to stripe bike lanes on 35th Ave. NE, just like the original plan. #Safe35th
In all seriousness, the month after I started my tech job I was diagnosed with a chronic condition that requires me to take drugs which cost thousands of dollars each month. With my gold plated insurance this was basically free for me but it was radicalizing to realize many people don't have that.
I remember seeing Kshama signs often on the top floors of brand new apartment buildings and just thinking “man, how fucked does a system have to be for those people to be socialists”
November 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
In all seriousness, the month after I started my tech job I was diagnosed with a chronic condition that requires me to take drugs which cost thousands of dollars each month. With my gold plated insurance this was basically free for me but it was radicalizing to realize many people don't have that.
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Seattle mayor-elect (almost) Katie Wilson, welcome to The War on Cars.
"Katie Wilson does not own a car and primarily rides the bus (public transit) to get around Seattle with her daughter." -Wikipedia
She walks the walk (literally) and is calling out the grifters. 🥳
She walks the walk (literally) and is calling out the grifters. 🥳
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Seattle mayor-elect (almost) Katie Wilson, welcome to The War on Cars.
I agree with Brett's overall point that our "centrists" suck, but in defense of my fellow tech workers we accounted for at least $60k of the contributions to the PAC supporting Katie which was crucial to getting her over the finish line. I'm very proud of orgs like @tech4housing.org stepping up.
Ppl have been warning for years that all the affluent tech bros moving into the city will ultimately change the demographics & push our politics to the right. But alas, that doesn't account for the fact that our "centrists" just really do suck that bad. They have no new ideas!
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I agree with Brett's overall point that our "centrists" suck, but in defense of my fellow tech workers we accounted for at least $60k of the contributions to the PAC supporting Katie which was crucial to getting her over the finish line. I'm very proud of orgs like @tech4housing.org stepping up.
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You guys, I am feeling unhinged so I just wrote and performed the most embarrassing song about and to Katie. For some reason, this sound of music song came into my brain hahahhahahahahaha I’ll probably delete this later
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
You guys, I am feeling unhinged so I just wrote and performed the most embarrassing song about and to Katie. For some reason, this sound of music song came into my brain hahahhahahahahaha I’ll probably delete this later
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T-2 hours to our social at Stoup Brewing, featuring tonight's MVP, @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!
We'll see you there!
#Seattle #SEAElex #SeattleElex #KatieWilson #KatieWilsonForMayor
We'll see you there!
#Seattle #SEAElex #SeattleElex #KatieWilson #KatieWilsonForMayor
Excited about Katie Wilson pulling into the lead? Want to politick with others who care about our local elections?
Join us on Tuesday, November 11th from 6:30pm @ Stoup Brewing (1158 Broadway, Kid & Pet friendly) for our monthly social!
#Seattle #SEAElex #SeattlePol #SeattlePolitics #LocalPolitics
Join us on Tuesday, November 11th from 6:30pm @ Stoup Brewing (1158 Broadway, Kid & Pet friendly) for our monthly social!
#Seattle #SEAElex #SeattlePol #SeattlePolitics #LocalPolitics
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
T-2 hours to our social at Stoup Brewing, featuring tonight's MVP, @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!
We'll see you there!
#Seattle #SEAElex #SeattleElex #KatieWilson #KatieWilsonForMayor
We'll see you there!
#Seattle #SEAElex #SeattleElex #KatieWilson #KatieWilsonForMayor
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I've seen enough.
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Seattle's mayor race update:
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I've seen enough.
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
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KATIE WILSON LEADS BY 1,346!
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
KATIE WILSON LEADS BY 1,346!
It freaking rocks that an incoming council member is cheering on @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social. It'd have been easy for @linforseattle.bsky.social to focus only on his own race in the hopes of avoiding Harrell's ire in case he won.
So many orgs/electeds took this path, it says a lot that he didn't!
So many orgs/electeds took this path, it says a lot that he didn't!
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
It freaking rocks that an incoming council member is cheering on @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social. It'd have been easy for @linforseattle.bsky.social to focus only on his own race in the hopes of avoiding Harrell's ire in case he won.
So many orgs/electeds took this path, it says a lot that he didn't!
So many orgs/electeds took this path, it says a lot that he didn't!
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SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
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Let’s go!
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Let’s go!
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Woohoo! @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social now leads the Seattle mayor's race by 91 votes!
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Woohoo! @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social now leads the Seattle mayor's race by 91 votes!
Ironically, here in Seattle USPS unreliability in postmarking lead to a larger percentage of ballots being placed in drop boxes which overwhelmed our elections office and means we still don't know who won the Mayor's race.
This is just a racist-ageist-ableist disenfranchisement attempt.
This is just a racist-ageist-ableist disenfranchisement attempt.
Breaking News: The Supreme Court said that it would hear a challenge to a Mississippi law that could upend mail-ballot rules in many states before the midterm elections.
Supreme Court to Hear Major Challenge to Mail-In Ballot Laws
The justices agreed to hear a challenge to Mississippi’s law, a case that could upend similar measures in dozens of states before the 2026 election.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ironically, here in Seattle USPS unreliability in postmarking lead to a larger percentage of ballots being placed in drop boxes which overwhelmed our elections office and means we still don't know who won the Mayor's race.
This is just a racist-ageist-ableist disenfranchisement attempt.
This is just a racist-ageist-ableist disenfranchisement attempt.