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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 12h

Totally agree. Fills our cup!

Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 12h

what an absolute joy it is to talk about social housing and the opportunities it affords in seattle.

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you @veganpattyy.bsky.social for capturing wonderful moments from Homegrown! (More in the thread). Social Housing Activator members: save the date Nov 11 for a leg session preview with Rep. Julia Reed. Become a member to get the invite! www.houseourneighbors.org/social-housi...

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 1d

Join us tonight for our Intro to State Advocacy session!

We'll be talking about our legislation, going over the basics of the stste legislature, and getting folks plugged in to help us pass this bill!

We'll be on zoom from 6-7pm, register here:
zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to our first substack live discussion with @elysian.press this afternoon about our campaign to fund the Seattle Social Housing Developer with an Excess Compensation Payroll Tax.

substack.com/@ellegriffin...

Elle Griffin (@ellegriffin)

Coming up on Tuesday, a Guest Lecture with Tiffani McCoy who spearheaded the initiative to tax companies paying executives more than $1 million. It passed, despite opposition from Microsoft, Amazon, ...

substack.com

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 5d

In November 2022, 58% of Los Angeles voters, approved the United to House Los Angeles (ULA) ballot measure, commonly referred to as the “mansion tax,” to fund affordable and social housing. Hear from two of the organizers at our next Lunch and Learn! Register here: tinyurl.com/ULALAHON

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 9d

This is what becoming a Social Housing Activator member is all about! Who will help us close our $1,500 fundraising goal by end of day tomorrow? www.houseourneighbors.org/social-housi...

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you to Social Justice Fund NW for inviting us to your grantee mixer! So wonderful to connect with other community orgs, and hear about their upcoming Giving Project for housing justice and tenant organizing!

HON Co-ED Naishin and board member Tye at SJF mixer

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 11d

We are looking forward to heading to the one and only Portland, OR (not war torn) for this conversation in just a few weeks with @councilorgreen.bsky.social @sarahana.bsky.social and @uniteoregon.bsky.social. RSVP and join us for a conversation of hope, solidarity and inspiration!

Public Grids @publicgrids.org · 27d

If you're anywhere near Portland, Oregon, come join us for a night of song, stories, and solidarity on October 10!

We're cohosting this free event with Rumble on the River, @mitchgreen.bsky.social, @sarahana.bsky.social, and folks with @uniteoregon.bsky.social and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social!

Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands

An evening of music and ideas for building a Portland that provides and cares for everyone with new public investment in public goods.

events.humanitix.com

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 11d

Unless you are one of our wealthiest businesses you would not be paying the social housing payroll tax.

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 12d

These guys just love losing. Yes--you Seattle Times Editorial Board. We are embarrassed for you. 🫥

www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...

Social housing is a cautionary tale in Seattle mayor's race | Editorial

Troubles with the Seattle Social Housing developer ought to raise concerns about the intentions of one of its biggest supporters: mayoral candidate Katie Wilson

www.seattletimes.com

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 13d

Beautiful solidarity James!!

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 13d

We're so close to meeting our goal of securing $25k in annual contributions since launching the Social Housing Activator membership program. Only $2k to go - if 7 people chip in $25/month we can do it! Join now and get one of these adorable welcome gifts www.houseourneighbors.org/social-housi...

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks to the International Examiner and @etchow.bsky.social for publishing/writing!

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 13d

“Social housing will be very important to future growth of the CID, to bring more land into permanent public ownership and to make more units that working class people in the CID can afford...” said Chrissy Shimizu, ED for Puget Sound Sage. iexaminer.org/advocacy-acq...

From advocacy to acquisition: Seattle's social housing movement enters a new phase - International Examiner

Two years after Seattle voters created the nation’s first social housing developer through a citizen initiative (I-135), the movement is reaching crucial milestones as it prepares for its first major ...

iexaminer.org

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 15d

What are the comp plan amendments that focus on climate that y'all wish we would adopt as a City? Asking for a friend...

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to all who attended our Homegrown event last Thursday to kick off our Social Housing Activator Membership Drive!
There's still time to become a Social Housing Activator and score a Housey planter or enamel pin! Join here: www.houseourneighbors.org/social-housi...

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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 20d

amazing how wealthy homeowners still get to veto massive swaths of the city for renters

the entire urban village strategy is built on redlining, anti-renter, and anti-urban viewpoints.

this is just so ridiculous.

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 20d

Yes, we will Housey themed cookies at our Homegrown event this evening! We still have some tickets left! RSVP here tinyurl.com/HONhomegrown

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 20d

Sara "I'm pro housing" Nelson is voting against the elimination of parking minimums in Seattle. Good to get her on the record I guess.

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 20d

The day is here! We'll see you at 6 PM at El Centro Centilia Cultural Center.

Let's celebrate the launch of the House Our Neighbors Social Housing Activators membership program, build community, and inspire action.

Need last minute tickets? RSVP here: tinyurl.com/HONhomegrown

Watercolor background, photos of Housey jumping holding a tree. Text: Tonight, Sept 18th , performances from I Am Chamel, DJ Riz Rollins, Abyssinian Creole, Brett Hamil and food from Off the Rez. 6-8:30pm at the Centilia Cultural Center. RSVP Please

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 21d

Morning panel yesterday: Roberto Jimenez, CEO of the Seattle Social Housing Developer, Tiffani with House Our Neighbors, Roberto and Joe with United to House LA, Rep. Gamba from Oregon and Helmi, the Director of Portland, OR Housing Bureau

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 21d

Take 30 seconds now and voice your opposition to Amendment 102. This amendment would greatly reduce the ability of social housing to build in exclusive neighborhoods, while greatly increasing the cost of this housing and elongate construction timelines.

Share The Cities @sharethecities.bsky.social · 21d

1386 emails sent!

Amendment 102 will not protect the urban canopy – and in fact may do the opposite

Seattle needs more affordable housing AND trees. Help us convince the Seattle City Council to do both by opposing Amendment 102, which makes new housing much more expensive and worsens existing inequi...

actionnetwork.org

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 21d

TOMORROW! Just 1 more day until Homegrown: A Night for Social Housing! Everything you need to know for tomorrow night: Thursday, September 18th from 6-8:30 pm at the Centilia Cultural Center. Music, Comedy, Community and Celebration. RSVP please and see you there! tinyurl.com/HONhomegrown

Watercolor background, photos of I Am Chamel, DJ Riz Rollins, Abyssinian Creole, Brett Hamil and Off the Rez. Text: Homegrown A Night for Social Housing, Tomorrow, Sept 18th 6-8:30pm at El Centro de la Raza Centilia Cultural Center. RSVP Please

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks to Housing Oregon for hosting multiple panels on social housing and for inviting us to speak on two of them! The social housing movement is growing rapidly and we are so grateful to be part of it. Photos to come.

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Share The Cities @sharethecities.bsky.social · 23d

🌳 🌲 We love trees. 🌳 🌲
And!
🚨 We want people to have lots of housing choices in Seattle.
Advocates focused solely on trees are prioritizing short term policies with ** harmful ** generational consequences. Please sign & share this action letter today. 🚨
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📧 actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...

Amendment 102 will not protect the urban canopy – and in fact may do the opposite

Seattle needs more affordable housing AND trees. Help us convince the Seattle City Council to do both by opposing Amendment 102, which makes new housing much more expensive and worsens existing inequi...

actionnetwork.org

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