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Carmen Rivera (she/her)

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Professor of Criminal Justice at Seattle U. Renton City Councilmember running for reelection. Childless dog, cat, chicken lady married to the love of my life. 📍 PNW 🏔️🌲 Boricua 🇵🇷 ⭐️ Young, Scrappy, and Hungry ⭐️ https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fr-girls

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 18h

I’m honored to be endorsed by leaders who share my commitment to justice, equity, & community. Thank you for believing in Renton’s future & my continued service on City Council. Together, we’re building a Renton where everyone belongs. Join and support our campaign at RiveraforRenton.com
#Renton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 3d

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 7d

Progress. Compassion. Results. 💙

My 2025–2029 priorities: public safety + social services, housing affordability, renter protections, environmental action, internet + apprenticeships, & protecting diverse voices.

Let’s keep Renton moving forward together ➡ RiveraForRenton.com

#RentonRooted

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 22d

We are proud to announce that @ppaawest.bsky.social has officially endorsed my re-election campaign for Renton City Council!
I’ll always fight for reproductive rights, health, & equity for Renton families and across our state.
Grateful for their trust and partnership
#Renton
RiveraforRenton.com

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 23d

I was invited by @seattleu.edu to write something for Hispanic & Latin America History month that I would like to share with you.

As I reflect on Hispanic and Latin American History Month, there is a Taíno legend that comes to mind: A goddess fell in love with someone named Coquí. Despite all her effort, her love was taken away by Juracán, the feared god of hurricanes and storms. In her grief, the goddess created many little frogs to call out her love’s name for all eternity.
The Coquí, one of the smallest frogs, can never be drowned out due to their collective power, and are symbolic to the people of Puerto Rico. Like the goddess, all Hispanic and Latino American people have experienced immense loss, especially with the latest Supreme Court shadow docket decision. Once again, evil has seemed to prevail. However, our collective power is undeniable.
The Jesuits’ service to faith has long established the advocacy of justice as an unconditional necessity. In 1975, at the General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits deemed, “The service of faith and the promotion of justice are inseparable.” Plainly stated, post the assassination of Dr. King, during the rise of the racially charged and violent war on drugs, they incorporated notes from liberation theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez of Peru, who knew theology must begin with the lived experience of the impoverished, persecuted, and marginalized.
At the heart of our academic excellence is our Jesuit value in serving as social justice warriors in the face of injustice. Fellow Boricua, Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent stated, “We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low-wage job.”
We do not have to live in such a country.
As we move forward in Hispanic and Latin American History Month and the academic year, let us remember we can be courageous in speaking out against injustice, together. We can be armed with our minds and equipped with our academic rigor, not only as those who empower leaders for a just humane world, but as informed examples…

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 29d

On Friday, Oct 3rd 💕 Join us, 5:30–7 PM at Brewmaster Taproom for my re-election fundraiser for this general election! 🍻
RSVP with the link in bio to join us for some fun and support real progress in Renton ✨ #ItsOct3rd #RiveraForRenton #Renton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Sep 8

I made the mistake of watching some of Velveeta Voldemort’s speech & as a God loving women:
✨ America is still unaffordable
✨ LGBTQ+ folks are not the problem
✨ Guns kill our kids, and prayer in schools is not a solution
Leaders who scapegoat instead of solving crises aren’t leaders at all. 🌈✊🏽

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join & support at RiveraforRenton.com

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy #LaborDay ✊🏽 From weekends to fair wages, workers organized for the rights we have today. In Renton, labor built this city, and labor keeps it moving forward. 💪🏼 I am honored to have the support of our local unions as a champion for working people! #UnionStrong #RiveraforRenton #RentonRooted

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Aug 22

#FreeZahid

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Aug 22

I learned yesterday that Muhammad Zahid has been detained by ICE. There are so many issues with our immigration process, and what Velvetta Voldemort’s administration is doing is absolutely unacceptable. #FreeZahid

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Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg.bsky.social · Aug 21

NEW: ICE detained Zahid Chaudhry a disabled veteran, the father of two U.S. citizens and husband To Pro-Palestine political candidate at his aaturalization interview today. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/ice-det...

www.theburnerseattle.com

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Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg.bsky.social · Aug 7

NEW: Landlords are breaking the rent stabilization law and Attorney General Nick Brown is getting refunds. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/washing...

Washington Landlords Are Breaking The New Rent Stabilzation Law

Washington State landlords are trying to skirt the newly enacted rent stabilization law. In the first round of enforcement, Attorney General Nick Brown caught landlords with properties in 13 Washingto...

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Aug 6

We’re leading in the primary & I’m filled with gratitude. 💙
Thank you to every volunteer, supporter & voter who helped make this possible. Special love to my spouse Jas & the whole Rivera for Renton team. Now we take this momentum into November, let’s win this together. 💪🏽
#RiveraForRenton #ThankYou

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Aug 5

An honor to vote for myself this primary election. We were up early sign waving to remind Renton:
🗳️ TODAY is Election Day!
Let’s finish strong. Vote Carmen Rivera for #Renton City Council, Pos. 2 & Michael Westgaard for Pos. 1.
#RiveraForRenton #RentonVotes #ElectionDay
Support RiveraforRenton.com

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Aug 4

🧡 PROUD to be the only candidate endorsed by both:

🔸 Alliance for Gun Responsibility
🔨 Western States Carpenters Union

In Renton, that means:
✅ Safer communities
✅ Union jobs + local apprenticeships
✅ Real results, not empty promises

Let’s keep building forward. #RiveraForRenton #UnionStrong

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join us on Election Night at Brewmaster’s Taproom starting at 7PM! 🍻
We’re teaming up to celebrate with our Renton community to watch the results roll in w/ Carmen Rivera (Pos. 2) & Michael Westgaard (Pos. 1).
@mikeforrenton.bsky.social

#RentonVotes #RiveraForRenton #WestgaardForRenton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 30

Grateful to be backed by organizations fighting for transit accessibility, democracy, and equity across WA.
Let’s keep Renton moving forward!
Support at RiveraforRenton.com

#Vote #Renton #Washington
#RiveraForRenton #VoteByAug5

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 29

Grateful to be endorsed by bold, values-driven leaders across Washington; current and former electeds who know what it takes to lead with integrity and courage. Let’s keep Renton moving forward.

Support RiveraforRenton.com

#RootedwithRivera #Vote #GOTV #Renton #Washington #RentonWA #VoteByAug5

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thank you so much 💙

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 25

Renton deserves leadership rooted in justice, not Trump-style politics.
My opponent praised Trump’s agenda, including ending birthright citizenship & his supporters have resorted to bullying, false claims; attempts to discredit me.
We won’t be intimidated: RiveraforRenton.com

#RiveraforRenton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 25

Happy to come chat with your mama!

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 23

#FunFacts from me to you about #Local #Politics #Renton #Washington #ReelectRivera #RootedwithRivera #RentonRooted #RiveraforRenton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · Jul 20

Ballots are arriving & so have our new campaign signs. If you want one, email [email protected] or get yours at our fundraiser on 7/23 at 5:30p. Email [email protected] / txt JOY to 2532461418
Make sure you vote #RiveraforRenton & that your friends vote 🗳️ in their local elections 🩵