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Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· 29d

Landlords know how much renters love our pets. They've exploited that love into a revenue stream. Join us Saturday, July 18, 4–6 PM at Cal Anderson Park for Pets Against Pet Rent. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends and help us ban pet rent and junk fees! linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

Bright, colorful flyer for a free community event titled "Pets Against Pet Rent." Across the top, it reads: "Join the Stay Housed, Stay Healthy Coalition for Pets Against Pet Rent." An illustration of a dog and cat holding signs that say "We're Family" and "No Pet Rent" appears in the upper right.

A large diagonal banner announces the event details: Saturday, July 18, 4–6 PM, at Cal Anderson Park, with the slogan, "My landlord ate my paycheck!" A graphic of a partially eaten paycheck reinforces the theme.

The flyer states: "Let's ban pet rent & other rental junk fees!" and invites attendees to bring their pets for a treat, photo, and strut on the runway. The event is hosted by Harper Bizarre, whose photo appears on the left side of the flyer.

Pink paw prints decorate the design throughout. At the bottom, a QR code invites people to RSVP, learn about the campaign, and email City Council. Small text at the bottom reads: "To keep everyone safe, your pet must be restrained and under your control."

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Jul 1

Join #StayHousedStayHealthy Coalition for a rally supporting banning predatory & exploitative junk fees! @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, CM Foster, & City Attorney Evans will join for a press conference in support of the bill. Email Council, RSVP, and find campaign resources: linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Mar 7

Conflict happens in every community. Learning how to name the problem early can make the difference between something small and something that spirals. This Monday, join the King County Dispute Resolution Center for a practical workshop on identifying and addressing conflicts before they escalate.

Flyer for a free Community Safety Workshop hosted by the King County Dispute Resolution Center. The workshop is titled “Issue Identification: ‘What’s our problem?’” and focuses on learning how to identify and address issues or conflicts as they arise. It will take place Monday, March 9 from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Cedar Crossing Community Room, 6620 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle. The flyer notes that refreshments will be provided and lists contact information for Meg Pond, Resident Services (206-588-4814, mpond@bellwetherhousing.org). A small meme image showing a woman surrounded by math equations appears on the flyer

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Nov 6

Today is the final public hearing on the budget and we need your help in ensuring that eviction prevention legal support, and renter education, outreach, and counseling are funded! More information and talking points here: beseattle.org/tenantservices

Three people stand inside the lobby outside of Council chambers holding handmade protest signs. One person on the left holds a pink sign reading “TENANTS SERVICES SAVES LIVES.” The person in the center wears a cap and holds the same sign. The person on the right raises a fist and holds a white poster that says “Tenant services = better living conditions for tenants!” in colorful marker with starbursts. Large yellow text at the top reads “Save Tenant Services!” Below them, purple text lists “Thursday, November 6th — 1 PM (remote) and 5 PM (in person).” At the bottom, yellow text urges people to testify in support of fully restoring funding for tenant services at the final Seattle City Council budget hearing.

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Oct 7

Tell Rob Saka and the other councilmembers to ACTUALLY show up for renters! Today's your chance to get your photo taken with the famous puppets of @theseattlechannel.bsky.social! Seattle Solidarity Budget will be hosting a photo booth at City Hall at about 4pm ahead of the 5pm budget hearing!

A handmade puppet display shows six sock puppets styled as Seattle City Councilmembers, seated behind a wooden bench-like structure. Each puppet has a nameplate in front of it. From left to right: “Kettle, District 7” with a white sock puppet wearing a blue tie and pink knitted hat; “Rivera, District 4” with a puppet that has long dark yarn hair and a red mouth; “Nelson, Position 9” with a green puppet with long blond yarn hair and patterned dress; “Saka, District 1” is has a label but is notably missing; “Strauss, District 6” is a pink worm puppet with big blue eyes and curly brown yarn hair; and “Juarez, District 5” is a gray puppet with glasses, pearl earrings, gray hair, and a black-and-white patterned dress, frowning. The display is set outdoors against a textured wall.

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Sep 15

Join us Wed. for an evening of fun, food, & community with Seattle Solidarity Budget! A City's budget is reflective of its values. Last week, City Council voted to invest millions on dangerous surveillance. What could Seattle look like if the City invested in the things we need in order to thrive?

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Jun 24

🚨ACTION ALERT🚨 Landlords have been colluding using RealPage to drive up rent prices. Tue 6/24 at 2pm, tell Seattle City Council to support the bill banning algorithmic rent pricing! Give public comment in person at Seattle City Hall or testify remotely: www.seattle.gov/council/comm...

Cartoon drawing by Sako Asko cropped to show two panels. In the top panel, a face appears to be desperately crying for help while barely above water, with text added over original graphic that says “LANDLORDS LEARNING THAT SEATTLE MIGHT BAN ALGORITHMIC RENT PRICING.” In the bottom panel, it’s revealed the person is actually sitting comfortably in shallow water, highlighting the performative distress of landlords who are still profiting from hoarding housing.

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· May 22

Today at 2pm is the second hearing and possible vote about the bill to weaken Seattle's Ethics Code by letting elected officials vote on issues they stand to benefit from. Testify in opposition in person or remotely! Here is a guide with some talking points: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Image showing a cartoon-style illustration of Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore’s head on a drawn body, holding a giant red pencil. She is standing in a council chamber, appearing to write on a large document labeled “Seattle City Council Ethics Codes.” The document is stamped “REVISED” in red and includes the handwritten phrase “For personal gain.”

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· May 21

This Thursday at 2pm is the 2nd hearing/potential vote in committee about a bill that would weaken Seattle's Ethics Code, allowing councilmembers to vote on things that directly affect their interests. This is a betrayal of public trust and opens the door to corruption. linktr.ee/SeaRapidResp...

Black and white protest flyer with bold, stylized graphics. Large text at the top reads, “On May 22, tell City Council: PROTECT OUR ETHICS CODE! NO TO CORRUPTION!” Below, an illustration shows two smiling councilmembers tearing up a paper labeled “Seattle Ethics Code.” To the right, text reads: “City Council is planning to rewrite ethics rules so that the landlords on council can vote to TAKE AWAY YOUR RENTER PROTECTIONS (Under current rules, councilmembers with financial conflicts of interest must recuse themselves.)” Bold text at the bottom says: “ON THURSDAY, MAY 22nd come to City Hall and tell them DON’T CHANGE THE RULES!” Address: 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Note at the bottom: “Meet at 1 PM for briefing and sign making. Committee meeting starts at 2 PM.

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· May 9

💥Meeting tonight!💥 5/8, 6:30–8PM on Zoom The Seattle Renter Organizing Council will be planning our next steps and assigning roles to fight back against the proposed ethics code change that would allow the landlords on council to vote on renter protection rollbacks. Join us! beseattle.org/SROC-RSVP

Three people stand outside Council Chambers holding protest signs opposing changes to Seattle’s ethics code. The person on the left holds a sign that says “NO ETHICS = NO TRUST.” The person on the right holds a sign that reads “PUBLIC OFFICE IS NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN.” Between them, a third person holds a bright blue sign that says “MORE ETHICS, NOT MOORE ETHICS.” Behind them is a glass wall and metal paneling, with councilmembers visible in the background.

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Apr 12

💥TODAY!💥 Housing justice isn’t just about rent—it’s about power, dignity, and tearing down a system that creates scarcity to keep us in line. Build tenant power with us today at 12-2pm at El Centro de la Raza (Rm 107). Easily accessible by public transportation! 🎟️ Tickets: beseattle.org/April12

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Apr 1

Take 30 seconds to sign in PRO for rent stabilization (EHB 1217)! The bill passed out of the Senate Housing Committee so this is a NEW ACTION for Senate Ways & Means. Landlords are dumping $$$ into killing it. We need a strong showing of support to push it through! app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

A bold graphic with a red-orange textured background announces an action alert from Be:Seattle. Large yellow text at the top says "ACTION ALERT," followed by "Sign in PRO for rent stabilization (again!)" in black and pink text. On the left, a black-and-white cutout of a person with glasses holds a megaphone, outlined in yellow. On the right, there's a black-and-white image of the Washington State Capitol building. A black box of text reads: "Take 30 seconds to add your name to the public record in support of EHB 1217 for the Senate Ways & Means Committee." A yellow starburst shape says: "By Fri. 4.4.25 12:30PM."

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Mar 18

Greedy corporations are dumping a ton of money into opposition of rent stabilization! Don't let them manipulate renters into fighting against our own interests. Join us in showing STRONG SUPPORT of the rent stabilization bill by signing in PRO on EHB 1217 here: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

Action Alert: Sign in PRO for rent stabilization again. Take 30 seconds to add your name to the public record in support of EHB 1217 for the Senate Housing Committee by Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM.

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Feb 26

If we as renters don’t get together to protect our rights, we could lose them. At tomorrow's workshop, we'll teach you about the protections that might be at risk of being weakened/repealed and share how to speak up to defend these protections. Register at beseattle.org/Feb2025

Defending Seattle's Renter Protections: Building Tenant Power Workshop. Wednesday, February 26, 6 PM on Zoom. Register at BeSeattle.org/Feb2025

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Feb 18

Are you a renter living in a building owned by the King County Housing Authority, or do you have a Housing Choice Voucher issued by KCHA? We want to hear from you! Register at tinyurl.com/KCHA-Feb2025 to receive the Zoom link

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Feb 13

When renters' rights are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! Join SROC tonight to hear updates on the timeline for legislation to weaken or repeal some of our renter protections and help us make a plan to respond! RSVP here to receive the Zoom link: beseattle.org/SROC-RSVP

Fight for housing justice! Seattle Renter Organizing Council. Thursday, February 13, 6:30-8:30 PM

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Feb 9

Vote YES for Prop 1A to fund social housing that is publicly owned, permanently affordable, green, and sustainable by taxing the wealthiest corporations! Prop 1B doesn't create a new revenue source, diverts existing funds away from affordable housing, and is mostly funded by wealthy corporations.

A woman and an adorable anthropomorphic house hold up flyers and stickers supporting Proposition 1A outside the Amazon Spheres. Vote Yes on Prop 1A! Social Housing for All. Vote by February 11, 2025.

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Feb 2

🚨ACTION ALERT🚨 Show your support for rent stabilization! Sign in PRO on SHB 1217, sponsored by Rep. Nicole Macri (D-43) before 3pm on Monday, Feb. 3! app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Jan 29

Tomorrow afternoon at 3pm, join us in person to talk about local renter and statewide renter protections and how you can use your lived experience to advocate for yourself and your neighbors! Register at forms.office.com/r/aeTwBN0wXN...

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Jan 29

We'll aim to end tonight's Building Tenant Power workshop early so folks can also attend this panel about the comp plan so renters can advocate for a future Seattle that meets our needs! Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Jan 29

Renters are historically much less likely to vote than homeowners, but it's time to take back our power! Tonight at 6pm, we'll learn about how the issues on the ballot can impact us and our neighbors so we can make an informed vote! Register at beseattle.org/Jan2025

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Jan 29

There are some great events happening tonight and tomorrow! Links below 👇

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Jan 28

Join us this Wed, 1/29 at 6PM for a workshop that will provide the tools and information renters need to cast an informed vote in the February 2025 Special Election! Register at beseattle.org/Jan2025

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Dec 20

You don't need to be a policy wonk or land use expert to tell the City of Seattle what you'd like to see in the future! Since today is the last day to comment on this phase of the comp plan, we're hosting two brief commenting sessions at 3:30 & 6:30 pm. beseattle.org/CompComment

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Dec 18

Join us tonight at 6pm to hear from a fantastic lineup of guest speakers and have a community conversation about what YOU dream of for your home and city for the next twenty years! Register at beseattle.org/Dec2024

Social Housing & The Future of Our City. Guest speakers Shaun Scott, 43rd District State Rep.-elect, Scott Berkley, Tech 4 Housing, and Dr. Shirley Leung, Jackson Park 4 All

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Dec 18

When you dream of a future in which you're thriving as a renter in Seattle, what does that look like? Join us tomorrow night to talk about it! Register at beseattle.org/Dec2024

Building Tenant Power Workshop. Wednesday December 18th at 6pm via Zoom. Zoning, Comp Plan, Land Use, Social Housjng. Join Be:Seattle and special guests Shaun Scott, Scott Berkley, and Dr. Shirley Leung

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Nov 21

Seattle's working on the roadmap for where & how our city will grow over the next 20 years. Why aren't they talking to renters about our needs? Speakers: @sharethecities.bsky.social @shirleyswirley.bsky.social @typewriteralley.bsky.social of @theurbanist.org Register: beseattle.org/Nov2024

Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Nov 20

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Be:Seattle@beseattleorg· Nov 19

Join us this Wed 11/20 at 6pm to for a Building Tenant Power workshop about how renters can engage with their neighbors and decision makers about how to achieve ✨truly✨ affordable housing! Register: beseattle.org/Nov2024