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Seattle Renters' Commission
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A group of 15 renters appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and Commission to provide analysis and advice to the City of Seattle on issues affecting renters.
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Seattle voters overwhelmingly approved renter-led, permanently affordable social housing. The charter for Seattle Social Housing designates 7 of 13 board seats for renters. Two renter seats are currently vacant. The Commission is accepting applications through Dec. 14.

Apply at tinyurl.com/SSHDapp
Graphic from the Seattle Renters’ Commission with the Chief Sealth logo at the top. Headline reads, “Help shape the future of Seattle social housing.” A colorful illustration of buildings appears next to the words “Seattle Social Housing.” Below, bold text reads, “Board applications open through Sunday, December 14th, 11:59 PM.” At the bottom left, text reads, “For more information, scan the QR code or go to tinyurl.com/SSHDapp.” A large yellow-framed QR code appears at the bottom right.
December 2, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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We are excited to join the Seattle Human Rights Commission and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social for a film screening and panel discussion of 'Evicting the American Dream' tomorrow, Fri. Nov. 7th from 7-8:30pm!

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/evicting-t...
A promotional flyer with a light teal background titled “Film Screening and Panel Discussion” in large red text. On the left is the film poster for Evicting the American Dream, showing a house behind a garage door labeled “Emergency Exit.” On the right, a header reads “Panelists” followed by a bulleted list: Alexis Mercedes-Rinck – Seattle City Councilmember Dr. Tim Thomas – Chief Research and Data Officer, King County Jeff Paul – House Our Neighbors Vallen Solomon – Housing Justice Project David Barnhart – Film Director Phil Lewis – Moderator – Human Rights Commission Below, bold text reads: “Friday, November 7th – 7 to 8:30pm” and the venue information: “Kakao, 415 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.” To the right is a QR code with the caption “Reserve your seat” and a small URL: https://tinyurl.com/bdemubsc . At the bottom are three logos for the Seattle Human Rights Commission, House Our Neighbors, and the Seattle Renters’ Commission.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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The Seattle City Council will be voting on expanding mass surveillance on Tue. 9/9 at 2pm. The Seattle Renters' Commission urges the council to reject this expansion and protect renters’ privacy, autonomy, and safety.

See the full statement from the Commission here: www.seattle.gov/documents/Bo...
The Seattle Renters' Commission opposes the expansion of mass surveillance. SPD has placed cameras in areas with apartments but not in areas with single family homes. Their plan would expand their CCTV network and Real-Time Crime Center and accept live video from apartment buildings. Surveillance doesn’t reduce violent crime but has a long history of harming communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; immigrants; LGBTQIA+ residents; people with disabilities; and low-income households. We urge the Seattle City Council to reject CB 121052 and CB 121053 and protect renters’ privacy, autonomy, and safety.
August 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM