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"Out of those hundreds of races, The Urbanist is watching several key races that have the potential to signal broader trends across the Puget Sound region.

With voter turnout in the region hovering around 15% heading into the final weekend to vote, many more races are likely to be nail-biters."

The Urbanist: Six Local Elections Outside Seattle That Could Be Bellwethers

"... with local elections happening across the entire region, there are major contests to watch everywhere, with the outcomes set to influence policy for years to come. "
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We'll say it again and again: local elections shouldn't be for sale.

Only ~15% of Kirkland ballots have been returned so far, so remind your neighbors, roommates, friends, and family members to drop off ballots at an official ballot drop box.

🗳️ ✅ Make sure our neighbors remember to vote by Tues, Nov 4th by 8pm! ✅

Join us for sign waving during morning and evening rush hours on Monday and Tuesday!

Ballot drop boxes are at the Kingsgate Library and at City Hall in a new location in the “Wester” parking lot south of the building.

the lack of consequences or oversight given just the sheer volume of outright and proven lies from this administration sure is something

Kirkland Council Elections Could Tip City in Reactionary Direction » The Urbanist # In four different races, Kirkland voters face a choice between pro-growth candidates interested in fostering additional types of housing throughout the city, and candidates looking for the city to b...

Local elections matter.

Campaign graphic showing an endorsement for Kurt Dresner. On the left, text reads “Endorsed by MLK Labor Council” above the MLK Labor logo, which features a red star and the text “MLK Labor, Est. 1888” inside a circular design. On the right, a smiling man in a suit, identified as Kurt Dresner, stands with arms crossed. At the bottom, a blue banner reads “Kurt for Kirkland” and includes the website KurtForKirkland.com.

I'm honored to be endorsed by the MLK Labor Council!

MLK Labor helps workers and their unions build power and create better lives for themselves and their families. Founded in 1888, MLK Labor is a force for social and economic justice in King County.

Thank you, MLK Labor Council!

Campaign graphic showing an endorsement for Kurt Dresner. On the left side, text reads “Endorsed by International Aerospace Machinists Union Lodge 751” above the union’s logo, which features yellow wings and a circular gear design with red, white, and blue elements labeled “Aerospace Machinists.” On the right side, a smiling man in a suit, identified as Kurt Dresner, stands with arms crossed. At the bottom, a blue banner reads “Kurt for Kirkland” and includes the website KurtForKirkland.com.

🛫 I'm honored to be endorsed by the International Aerospace Machinists Union Lodge 751! 🛫

IAM Union Lodge 751 has been working for Washington workers since 1935.

Thank you, IAM 751!

Campaign graphic showing an endorsement for Kurt Dresner. On the left side, the logo of the American Muslim Advancement Council (AMAC) appears with a crescent and red stripes. Above the logo, text reads “Endorsed by.” Below, it says “American Muslim Advancement Council.” On the right side, a smiling man in a suit, identified as Kurt Dresner, stands with arms crossed. The bottom banner reads “Kurt for Kirkland” and includes the website KurtForKirkland.com.

I'm honored to be endorsed by the American Muslim Advancement Council.

AMAC is a dedicated collective of Muslim community members residing in Washington who are deeply committed to justice, freedom, and peace within our communities.

Thank you AMAC for your endorsement!

📣 Make your voice heard. Vote! ✅

Ballots are due by Nov 4th.

Poster for the “Kirkland City Council Candidate Forum.” It announces that the event is tonight, October 22 at 6 PM, at Lake Washington High School. The poster includes photos and names of eight candidates: Jon Pascal, Kurt Dresner, Shilpa Prem, Catie Malik, Ken MacKenzie, Neal Black, Jay Arnold, and Ken Oberman. It notes that the event is presented by The League of Women Voters in partnership with LWPTSA Council and moderated by Lake Washington High School students. Viewers can also watch live at youtube.com/c/kangnews or later at youtube.com/@lwvskc. Logos for the League of Women Voters of Seattle King County and the Lake Washington Council PTSA appear at the bottom. The background includes an image of a lakeside pavilion.

I'm looking forward to talking to students and voters tonight. Please join me!

Tonight, Oct 22, 6 -8 PM
Lake Washington High School
Student-moderated Kirkland City Council Candidate Forum
All candidates. Citywide issues. Nonpartisan.

Campaign graphic for Kurt for Kirkland, featuring a smiling man in a suit, Kurt, next to the logo for Washington Conservation Action. The text reads: 'Endorsed by Washington Conservation Action: Protecting People & Nature as One.' The bottom banner says 'Kurt for Kirkland' and 'KurtForKirkland.com'.

🌏 I’m honored to have the endorsement of Washington Conservation Action! 🌎

Washington Conservation Action works to elect environmental champions who will protect people and nature as one.

Thank you for your support!

Campaign graphic featuring Kurt for Kirkland, endorsed by UFCW 3000. The image includes the UFCW 3000 Union logo on the left and a smiling, bearded man in a suit on the right. Text reads: 'Endorsed by UFCW 3000'. Website listed: KurtForKirkland.com.

🎉 I’m honored to be endorsed by UFCW 3000!

Thank you UFCW 3000 union members for your support.

UFCW 3000 represents workers in grocery, retail, health care, and other industries. It works to make our communities places where everyone can be safe and thrive at work and at home.

Campaign graphic showing the words ‘Endorsed by Alliance for Gun Responsibility’ alongside the logo for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund and a smiling suited candidate with folded arms. At the bottom is the name ‘Kurt for Kirkland’ and the website ‘KurtForKirkland.com’.

I’m honored to be endorsed by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund!

The Victory Fund supports local leaders who are committed to taking a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to gun violence prevention.

🍎 I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Lake Washington Education Association! 📚 🍎

🎉 Endorsement alert! 🎉
I'm honored to have the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates!

PPAA advocates for a just, equitable, thriving world where everyone has access to sexual and reproductive health care and education.

#KirklandWA #KirklandWashington

Campaign-style endorsement graphic featuring Kurt Dresner, a bald man with a beard in a suit, smiling with arms crossed. Large text at the top reads 'Jane Fonda Climate PAC ENDORSED'. Below the photo, a banner states 'Washington | Kirkland City Council, Position 7' with his name 'KURT DRESNER' in bold black letters. The JanePAC logo appears in the bottom-right corner.

🎉 I’m honored to be endorsed by Jane Fonda Climate PAC! 🌎

Climate action starts at the local level, and I’m committed to building a sustainable, thriving future for Kirkland.

Thanks to Jane Fonda Climate PAC for your support.

I'm honored to be endorsed by the Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund!

The Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund changes public policy so that people of all races, ethnicities, abilities, genders, and identities can live in safe, healthy homes they can afford.

I’m honored to have the trust and endorsement of both King County Young Democrats and King County Democrats for Position 7 on the Kirkland City Council.

T4WA works to elect transit champions, support ballot measures, and advance policies that increase funding and expand choices for public transit, biking, and walking across the state.

Thank you T4WA!

🚌🚲🚶 I'm honored to be endorsed by Transportation for Washington (T4WA)!

T4WA is an advocacy and political organization focused on creating a safer, more sustainable, and more equitable transportation system for all Washingtonians.

Pro-Housing Kirkland Council Candidates Discuss Affordability, Opponents Skip Forum » The Urbanist # At an October 8th forum, urbanist-backed Kirkland City Council candidates discussed housing solutions, but none of their opponents showed, clearly ceding housing leadership in the four races. Here's...

This was an important and useful discussion. I really appreciated the nuanced questions and the space to dive a little deeper on these critical issues for our city and our region. 🧡

I can think of one person who can't ride a bike, so CHECKMATE DUBLER

You know what people (even transit-dependent people) want more than free buses? Faster, more reliable, more frequent buses. You know what doesn't help with that? Cutting funding.

When we speak up, we can make good things happen! ❤️

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I spoke to both Senator @vandanaslatter.bsky.social and Insurance Commissioner @pattykuderer-waoic.bsky.social about this issue because I was worried about not just the availability but the insurance coverage. I was glad to hear that our state has our back. ❤️WA

This is actually the second ped project currently delayed due to waiting on the signal equipment.