"We need to [be]...transitioning away from a car-centric transportation system and toward more dense, walkable, affordable neighborhoods. Not only are vehicles one of the major contributors to our climate crisis, they're also dangerous & are killing our neighbors" @cmeddielin.bsky.social 🎯 as always
Red brick facade with stairs in front, overlaid with “Rainier Beach Branch, Seattle Public Library.”
The Rainier Beach Branch of the Seattle Public Library is closed this week, Mon-Fri (3/2-3/6), for HVAC repairs. The branch should reopen for normal hours on Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM.
The next closest SPL location is the NewHolly Branch: 7058 32nd Ave S.
For more info, visit www.spl.org/Today
Donald Trump cannot be trusted to lead America into war. He is unaccountable to America. He is lawless. He only seeks conflict to cover up for his failures.
Congress must step up, reassert its power, and represent the American people.
We do not want another forever war.
These attacks are unconstitutional, unlawful and already resulting in the cruel death and destruction of so many innocent lives. Congress must put an end to this madness immediately, before things escalate further, and we must all speak up and hold all our federal electeds to account.
Thank you to the students and educators for a beautiful ceremony for Tra’veiah and Tyjon today at RBHS
Thank you to the bill’s sponsors, Rep. Thomas and Sen. @rebeccasaldana1.bsky.social. This legislation helps provide workers and employers critical protections and guidance.
The tens of thousands of domestic workers across Washington State deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. Their work, from nannies to house cleaners, is usually done by women of color and often goes overlooked and underappreciated.
HB 2355 passed!! Establishing labor protections for domestic workers Bill status-at-a-glance Where is it in the process? Graph showing progress of legislation though the state house and senate
Protect Domestic Workers Statewide Learning From the Success of Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance Dear Senator Pedersen: I write to you in strong support of HB 2355 Establishing labor protections for domestic workers. This bill would provide clear guidelines to employers and protections for domestic workers in Washington State. The City of Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) went into effect in 2019, setting a minimum wage, mandating rest days, and providing additional protections for nannies, house cleaners, yard workers, and other domestic workers. HB 2355 would extend many of the same protections statewide. … I recently met with the Domestic Workers Standards Board of Seattle and heard from workers and employers who have benefitted from Seattle's DWO. One worker shared that fear is high among workers, however, their ability to educate coworkers and organize for protections statewide gives her hope and strength. One employer described the gratitude he and other employers had for the education and clarity in expectations from the City, especially regarding worker pay and hours. Attendees also highlighted the need for consistent protections and expectations across jurisdictions given the broad geography across which workers must take jobs. The tens of thousands of domestic workers across Washington State deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. Their work, usually done by women of color, often goes overlooked and underappreciated. I implore you to prioritize HB 2355 and get workers and employers the protections and guidance they need to succeed. Sincerely: Eddie Lin
HB 2355, Establishing labor protections for domestic workers, passed the WA State House and Senate!!
#OnThisDay in 1942, the Seattle School Board accepted the forced resignation of Japanese American teachers. historylink.org/File/3642
This new progressive revenue will help meet the needs of countless Washingtonians, makes our taxes more fair, and builds upon prior wins like Seattle’s corporate payroll tax and the statewide capital gains tax. And we know there will be more work to do, including defending this from attacks.
Such an exciting day. Passing the Millionaires Tax is monumental to fixing our upside-down tax code. And it wouldn’t be happening but for many years of advocacy at both the state and local levels. Thanks to @fusewashington.org @eoionline.bsky.social @budget-policy.bsky.social to name a few.
In-District Office Hours Saturday, February 28th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Rainier Beach Action Coalition 9013 MLK Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98118 Public transit strongly encouraged Eddie Lin SEATTLE CITY COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT 2
*Reminder* In-district office hours this Sat. 2/28, 1-4pm in Rainier Beach. Reserved time slots may be filled, but please drop by and share about change you’d like to see in South Seattle.
Thanks RBAC for hosting. Please consider taking public transit as parking is extremely limited.
Update from Seattle Police regarding the shooting off of Rainier Ave S in Mt. Baker:
The iconic martial artist, actor, and former Seattle resident Bruce Lee broke barriers as an Asian leading man on the big screen. Now, the United States Postal Service is commemorating Lee with an honor that's small in size, but tremendous in significance: a Forever stamp.
The progress we are making is only possible thanks to the years and years of dedicated and thoughtful advocacy from a broad coalition that has led up to this point and will be needed to continue to push bold reforms.
Yesterday I signed two ordinances sponsored by CM Lin that eliminate out of date regulatory barriers and speed the permitting process. This will accelerate development timelines by as much as five to twelve months, helping us move more quickly to build the housing and shelter we need.
We at Habitat for Humanity were proud to stand with @cmeddielin.bsky.social and the City of Seattle to speed up housing production!
Thank you so much to CM Lin and the rest of Seattle City Council, and thank you to @mayorofseattle.bsky.social for signing this bill yesterday!
It was our SEPA legislation which exempts most housing projects from unnecessary SEPA process delays. Urbanist coverage here.
www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/07/s...
Councilmember Lin speaking from a podium with people standing behind him.
Mayor Wilson signing legislation with people standing behind her, smiling
Group of people standing, posing for a photo with signed paper in front of Mayor Wilson.
Housing costs are out of control and permitting delays worsen our home shortage. We must build more homes and expand shelter throughout the city while maintaining strong enviro protections. I’m proud to have sponsored legislation to speed up development, signed today by @mayorofseattle.bsky.social
Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social signed two @council.seattle.gov bills to speed up housing & shelter production. The legislation, sponsored by @cmeddielin.bsky.social, could cut development timelines by up to 12 months, including for 1,000 emergency housing units planned for this year.
Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning Every Child READY LISTENING TOUR DEEL is on tour! We're ready to join your meetings to listen, learn, and better understand what matters most to families, youth, and community partners Request a DEEL Visit!
Thanks DEEL for hosting community events on planned childcare and education investments and listening to community members on priorities for the six-year FEPP Levy spending plan. Parents can request a meeting in South Seattle at a location convenient for you here: forms.office.com/g/DxdFFHt4vg
It’s critical for the City to commit to continue funding these positions for at least the 2026-27 school year, to allow time for the City to work with the new Superintendent, the Seattle School Board and our school communities before making any drastic changes in our investment approach.
Next year’s school-based budgets are being developed currently, and uncertainty about whether the City will continue to fund these types of positions in the 2026-27 school year is causing enormous stress and anxiety for many of our highest-needs schools.
FEPP-funded programs & staff are critical to equitably support our students who are dealing with so much stress and uncertainty. From housing instability to gun violence and masked federal agents, there are many frightening issues. We must continue critical supports funded by the FEPP Levy.
family support workers, counselors, academic intervention specialists, restorative practices coordinators, teachers, administrators and other educators who work directly with our kids and help connect students and parents with public programs from food assistance to housing support.
I’m grateful for the outpouring of support from parents, educators, and community members for SPS staff funded by the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy. These 100+ dedicated staff serve our kids daily as:
Opponents of the Millionaires Tax want you to think there's a spending problem. Well, recent state budgets are historically low relative to our collective ability to pay.
#WALeg
Building dense, walkable, rollable, transit-rich and amenity-rich neighborhoods (and transitioning away from car-dependence asap) is critical to our climate goals and climate resilience, and how we increase affordability, safety, tree canopy, address segregation, and help support salmon and orcas.
New report: Which booming cities are growing their existing neighborhoods—and which are just paving over farms?
@jayleetx.com found that no US metro has done a better job of adding residents to already populated neighborhoods than Seattle.
If you live in Seattle, 140 years ago to the month in Feb 1886, a mob started forcibly rounding up and violently deporting Chinese migrants. This is immediately after a similar mob did the same in Tacoma a few month before.
Remind you of anything?
www.historylink.org/File/2745
