Andrew J. Lewis @LewisforSeattle Twitter profile

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

Hopefully, this will soon be permanent.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

The City has prevailed! Tim Eyman’s I-976 is officially unconstitutional! Great win today for transit and our environment.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

This wins civic Twitter.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Just a PSA to my fellow elected officials. It should not take political courage to be against tear gas. If there was ever an easy thing to ban from American streets, it’s tear gas. I am 100% in favor of banning tear gas and you should be too. End PSA.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

The people’s reps at the barricade @lisaherbold1 @Seattle4Strauss @votenicolemacri @TeresaCMosqueda

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

You know you're on to something when the @TheStranger and @seattletimes are in agreement!

Let pedestrians enjoy Pike Place Market without cars

Seattle should block cars from Pike Place and elevate this downtown treasure as a place to walk, shop and dine outdoors.

www.seattletimes.com

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

I’m calling on @CityAttyPeteH to not charge yesterday’s resisting, obstructing, and pedestrian interference (one person ironically cited while standing in a crosswalk) arrests. Nobody should be prosecuted for being in a park in violation of an order they had no notice of.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

If you are a District 7 resident, and identify yourself as such in an email, my office will work diligently to respond to your inquiry. But emphatically referring to yourself as a homeowner, taxpayer, and citizen will not make that response come any faster... just fyi.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

This summer I was visited by Seattle Every Day March multiple times. We don't always agree, but those meetings were respectful and facilitated by passionate young people seeking to change the world. What we are seeing in DC isn't activism, it is unconstitutional insurrection.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

1/ This is infuriating. We have the time and money, apparently, to expediently REMOVE a crosswalk, but it takes years to get around to actually painting one. No wonder neighbors took it upon themselves to act. @SeattleDOTr @KromanDavid

Seattle residents painted their own crosswalk. It didn’t go over well

Rogue residents painted a crosswalk in the middle of the night, after waiting years for the city to do it. There’s a name for when community members make unsanctioned changes to city-owned streets:...

www.seattletimes.com

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

2/ To be clear, I am 100% in favor of the @DecrimSeattle demands, including the goal of a 50% cut of SPD's budget. I am committed to reinvesting that money in BIPOC led organizations, including many I have directly worked with like @ICHOOSE180 and Community Passageways.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Both loitering repeal bills I introduced last week were unanimously passed this afternoon. Thank you @CMTammyMorales and CM Pedersen for co-sponsoring. Also, @PocSwop , @GLPsea , @SheraeLascelles , @eyesonthestorm , thanks for your advocacy and mobilization. Unanimity is not easy!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Hey, ⁦ @jontalton ⁩ , a column pitch re:Downtown coffee. Local small business Monorail Espresso has opened two NEW locations Downtown during pandemic. Including this one with barista Danae near 4th/Union. These are the people rebuilding Downtown. Let’s hear their stories!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

5 years

Ran into a great constituent. Remember to get your ballot in!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Barbarism.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

1 year

There is perhaps nothing more underestimated than the stark and immediate benefits of pedestrianization.

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@MarcStilesPSBJ

1 year

Before the new closure of part of Pike Street, I don't think you'd have seen a group of seniors chilling at First & Pike.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

On my way to the barricade! See you soon @TeresaCMosqueda !

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

SPOG President Mike Solan should resign from his union post and SPD, and if he refuses his guild should eject him. To peddle in conspiracy theories regarding the white nationalist mob that invaded the Capitol and murdered a police officer is a colossal breach of his duty.

MLK Labor

@MLKLabor

4 years

SPOG President Mike Solan’s comments on the right-wing mob are out of line & an affront to those fighting for racial justice. This is part of a pattern of behavior that shows Solan is more interested in building his public profile than representing his members. He should resign.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Just walked by four guys on their lunch break Downtown playing cribbage. First, massive FOMO I couldn’t stop and join. Second, it’s impromptu activations like this that place make. 2023 resolution for city planners, less hostile architecture and more cribbage.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

More space for merchants, more space for pedestrians, festivals, bikers. Maybe host a pop-up night market? The possibilities are endless.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

10 months

I just called @Kettle4Seattle to congratulate him on a hard-fought win and pledged my full support for his transition to the City Council. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this journey! I’m proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to the next chapter.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

This is unconscionable. The first amendment doesn’t stop at the door of the workplace. As the council representative for SLU I demand that all these workers be allowed to immediately return to work with their BLM face masks.

UFCW 3000

@UFCW_3000

4 years

URGENT: Workers at a @WholeFoods in South Lake Union were just kicked out of work for wearing face masks that say #BlackLivesMatter —today, on #Juneteenth . This is unacceptable! Call store mgr Larissa at (206) 621-9700 & tell management not to retaliate against these workers!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

Not for nothing, but, we recently compiled a report proving service resistance ISN’T the problem. There is 2.5X more demand for shelter than there is supply. THATS the problem.

New report shows COVID-19 took a large bite out of Seattle shelter beds

Seattle lost around 300 shelter beds between December 2019 and 2020. The rest of the county lost even more — altogether, emergency shelter beds in King County dropped from 5,060 to 4,419 in a similar...

www.seattletimes.com

Joe Miz

@Joe_Miz

3 years

I think it’s weird and gross that the entire angle of the homelessness question in this debate is around the “refusing services” Not about funding services or, you know, income inequality ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

1/ Really appreciated the opportunity to see so many of my neighbors advocating for the demands of @DecrimSeattle today in the heart of Queen Anne. I want to thank @sharethecities for organizing and appreciated the opportunity to half multiple post-demonstration discussions.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

And, yes, secured with bollards @QAGreenways

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

1/ Today I'm announcing my intention to introduce a capital gains tax. The proposal will raise $37 million of progressive revenue a year for supportive housing and complement additional measures for progressive revenue. We need to tax wealthy individuals as well as corporations.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

1/Today I introduced two bills to repeal loitering laws which have had a massively disproportionate impact on black and brown communities in Seattle. Thank you @CMTammyMorales and Councilmember Pedersen for joining me in calling for the repeal of these harmful relics.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

1 year

Heartbreaking to see the potential loss of an irreplaceable western red cedar in NE Seattle. So, here’s a potential idea I’m workshopping. What if we waived ALL on-site parking requirements to preserve Tier 2 trees? 🌲 > 🚗

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

1 year

This will make sense in a few minutes, I promise.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Rescind the curfew @MayorJenny and on a related note @CityAttyPeteH decline any referral for criminal prosecution for curfew violations over the last several days.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

1/ Per our hearing, 911 dispatch is a 100% civilian workforce with sworn supervisors representing $36 million of SPD's budget. I completely support removing 911 dispatch, and that $36 million, from SPD's chain of command and budget.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Thank you, Judge Robart, for recognizing that Constitutional policing (with a capital ‘C’) means we don’t tear gas peaceful protestors.

Judge slaps down effort by Durkan, Chief Best to stop City Council ban on crowd-control weapons

U.S. District Judge James Robart was sharply critical of the city's efforts to convince the court to issue an injunction, saying it didn't attempt to meet the legal burden necessary.

www.seattletimes.com

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

1 year

Misinformation about Seattle Community Court success rates is circling in the media, so let’s get a few things straight. Approximately 75% of people who enter Community Court complete the program, and 80% of them go on to commit no new criminal law violations / 🧵

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

Merry Christmas from District 7!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

@DevinKGlaser Yup. Meeting soon with the new traffic engineer to talk about next steps. Big priority for 2022.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

First, I’m sending a contribution immediately to ⁦ @PerryElect ⁩ . You can do so here. Second, this horrifying mailer calls for more than condemning Lambert. It calls for demanding ⁦⁦ @seattletimes ⁩ and other endorsers pull their support.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

11 months

Downtown recovery requires Downtown evolution. These zoning changes will allow us to plan for thousands of new residents in our Downtown core, demand for new retail, and progress toward our climate goals.

Seattle OKs zoning changes hoping to attract more downtown housing

Zoning changes will soon allow residential towers up to 440 feet tall along Third Avenue, where storefronts are currently boarded up.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

1/ On Monday night, we lost community member Jaahnavi Kandula to the violence inherent from infrastructure built for cars instead of people. My heartfelt condolences and love go out to her and her family.

Family of pedestrian struck, killed by Seattle cop on Monday seeks details

Jaahnavi Kandula died Monday after she was hit by a Seattle cop in a patrol car. The specific circumstances surrounding her death have not been made public.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

5 years

Now the whole country knows what it’s like to wait for election results... take your time Iowa, lemme tell you about something called the 4:00 p.m. drop.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

For years I lived across the street from housing that included permanent supportive housing. They were great neighbors, they should be welcomed. Opposition of THIS nature is, frankly, barbarism.

Erica C. Barnett ericacbarnett on all platforms

@ericacbarnett

3 years

A group called Safe Eastside is scaring the shit out of people by advertising (correctly) that there will be MEN there, including MEN with addiction and mental illness, and capitalizing on the belief that homelessness and behavioral health issues stem from being evil and bad.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

This amendment has my full support! Thank you for sponsoring @CMTammyMorales ! Looking forward to voting for this tomorrow.

Rainier Valley Greenways Safe Streets

@RVGreenways

2 years

BREAKING: @CMTammyMorales proposes adding funding to the Parks budget to create a new trail along Lake Washington Boulevard that can accommodate people using mobility devices, riding bicycles, from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park! Take action to support:

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

So, people like to dunk on the Seattle City Council… but, at least we can elect a presiding officer on our first day of session.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Still a bit more to count but I think it’s a pretty safe call. MGP defeats MAGA Joe Kent in the biggest upset of the cycle in #WA03 !

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

In a 9-0 vote today the Council took our first step forward on decriminalizing entheogens! Thank you @DecrimNatureSEA for all your work driving this critical conservation forward.

Seattle Votes to Decriminalize Psilocybin and Similar Substances

Seattle’s city council voted unanimously to relax its rules against naturally occurring drugs, joining a handful of other cities that have decriminalized psilocybin and similar substances since...

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

The Council unanimously passed a resolution today that I sponsored explicitly rejecting any dispatching of troops under the 1807 Insurrection Act to respond to ongoing demonstrations. We need de-escalation, not an unconstitutional military invasion.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

61% of Seattleites support a capital gains tax on high earners. Good to know!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

The benefit of this sign is debatable, but there is no denying it is a “nice to have” rather than a “need to have”. Going forward, car-centric “nice to haves” need to be the first thing we put on hold. It is infuriating to see this sign completed while Thomas Street is on hold.

Qagggy!

@Qagggy

2 years

Brand new freeway-style motorist alert sign on Denny Way. Part of @seattledot ’s ongoing effort to turn our city streets into an extension of the interstate.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

This Honey Bucket sink is on Pier 62 and leased by the City. You have to pump the water by foot. Is it ADA compliant? We need innovative, affordable, and effective street sinks, and lots of them. If we can solve for this, we also can for a design akin to Clean Hands Collective.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

Boy. Won’t Ann Sattler be disappointed when she learns homicide, rape, and burglary are felonies outside of the jurisdiction of the City Attorney. But, I guess that’s what happens when you’ve never been in a courtroom.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

5 years

The only way Tim Eyman is gonna get the governor’s chair is if he steals it... go @JayInslee !

Chris Daniels

@ChrisDaniels_TV

5 years

Tim Eyman addressing ⁦ @SoundTransit ⁩ Board—- “You lost”. And just announced he’s running for Governor in 2020. #WaElex

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

We just lidded one corner of the gross/weird Pine/Boren overpass thing with the new convention center. Let’s do the rest! That intersection could be housing for hundreds of people and much needed open space between Cap Hill and Downtown. We could build a whole new neighborhood!

The Urbanist

@UrbanistOrg

2 years

NEW: Support for Freeway Lids Advances in Seattle Comprehensive Plan

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Channeling my inner @QAGreenways . Is it too late to submit a form B to get some planters protecting this bike lane @CMTMosqueda ? Hazard waiting to happen.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

3/ I further support, and am committed to fighting for, new public health and harm reduction informed first response modeled after Eugene's CAHOOTS.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting food trucks AND cafe streets. And reject policies watering down advances in one at the expense of the other. Does that count for #300 ?

Seattle Greenways

@SNGreenways

2 years

Now we are up to 299 people writing in about food trucks and cafe streets! Who wants to be 300?

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

5 years

In the heart of Queen Anne today I doorbelled this beautiful craftsman fourplex. It’s hard to see the whole thing because of all the trees on the property. I met two of the tenants, a nurse and a musician. It adds character and affordability. We should have more of these.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

At the NHL draft just now: Person: “Hey, you’re that Council guy, right?” Me: “Yes.” Person: “I’m totally with you! Really like everything you’re doing for Ballard.”

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Soooooo, now we can rectify this, right?

Ryan Packer

@typewriteralley

2 years

Ever wonder why the Occidental pedestrian street doesn't extend north from the park to Yesler Way? Because of three business owners in 1976, one of whom owned a parking lot.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

That awkward moment when you file for PCO, and your partner files for PCO, but your partner doesn’t tell you they’re filing for PCO, so, now you need to endorse your partner for PCO and vote for them! Vote @Laura_Baird_ for PCO 36-1716!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

I love these pieces where pundits talk about the Council majority like we just apparated into existence… instead of, like, being convincingly elected by the people as the result of a super informed campaign…

Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections

Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change.

www.cascadepbs.org

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Great to see a lot of merchants back in action @pike_place this morning. Scored some Rainier Cherries at Sosio’s produce.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Proud to announce I am co-sponsoring the JumpStart Seattle legislation put forward by @TeresaCMosqueda . Regressive problems will not yield to regressive taxes. We need bold progressive taxation and Teresa's proposal gets us there.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Or that time we funded over 1,400 additional enhanced shelter spaces and Mayor Durkan built less than 10% of them… and then blamed us for a homelessness crisis. And, another corollary to this, nobody in the legacy media covered it…

Gordon Padelford

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The most recent illustration of this power imbalance is the stalled crosswalk project at Thomas and Dexter. The city council funded it multiple times (I was part of the coalition that fought for it) but Durkan and Harrell just decided not to build it.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Trend toward “yes” continues for Seattle Proposition 1 with the measure pulling into the lead for first time. Looks like it took a larger percentage of this drop relative to last couple days. Seattle inching closer to RCV!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Today @CityAttyPeteH , with my full support and a number of my colleagues, withdrew Seattle’s request to withdraw from the Federal Consent Decree. This is just the start, we have work to do.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Just now at Seattle Center: “Good to meet you, Councilmember. Thank you for your work on street cafes.”

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Wooot! Let’s gooooo!!!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Seattle is thriving! Great to join ⁦ @UniqloUSA ⁩ at the ribbon cutting and grand opening for their new location at 4th and Pine! ⁦ @downtownseattle ⁩

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

First, we use the budget process to buy these 1400 units. Second, we legalize them so we can build more.

The Urbanist

@UrbanistOrg

2 years

Curious to learn more…

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

Out and about in D7 with ⁦ @QAGreenways ⁩ and the Dutch Consul General!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

1/ Leg folks, PLEASE pass SB 5428! We were able to get people into shelter at Ballard Commons and Bitterlake because of dozen of new tiny homes coming online in 2021. It should only take 5-6 weeks to build them… and it took over 12 months due in part to SEPA.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

And I am totally down to support you on this @CMLGonzalez !

Council President M. Lorena González (Seattle)

@CMLGonzalez

4 years

I have an ordinance addressing this issue that is laying around my virtual office. Time to dust it off and introduce it? 🧐

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

4/ We are going to have a hearing of the Public Safety Committee tomorrow. These complaints, videos, and accounts will form the basis of my questions. This national political moment calls for nothing less.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

@KromanDavid @ericacbarnett Can I take this to mean these guys will drop their lawsuit to get JumpStart thrown out?

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

4/ I continue to work toward exactly how to make those goals a reality. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues and community to figure out our road map forward on this, because there are details that need to be worked out.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

I have sent several questions to the Parks Department regarding the encampment removal scheduled for Denny Park on March 3rd. The questions are as follows.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

11 months

I’ve said it for years. The best car is one that can only go, like, 20 miles an hour.

Qagggy!

@Qagggy

11 months

I just got passed (courteously) by the ⁦ @LewisforSeattle ⁩ olde tyme car.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Or eliminate the parking mandate. I recently asked Council staff what it would take, and the ordinance is simple enough. Just repeal the section mandating parking… BUT… 🧵

Sarah Reyneveld

@SarahReyneveld

2 years

This is unacceptable. I am committed to helping to build a coalition to pass a King County measure to fully restore metro service and create accessible, reliable, and fast transit service that connects all our communities and expands the workforce of bus operators. Let’s do this!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

I’m not done fighting on this @QAGreenways ! We’re gonna get this done. The community expects nothing less, and I expect nothing less.

Qagggy!

@Qagggy

2 years

UPDATE: In a stunning reversal, @seattledot vetoed the City Council’s action and so Florentia will remain an arterial.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

500 units of PSH is a great start, but we need another 6,500 to reach functional zero chronic homelessness. Excited to work with @thirddoorsea @CMTMosqueda @votenicolemacri @PlymouthHousing @ChoppRep and many other local leaders to make it happen!

Seattle to create 500 new units of permanent supportive housing to serve homeless residents

Seattle is planning to create 500 new units of permanent supportive housing over the next...

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Lot's of people have been asking me why I'm supporting JumpStart Seattle with @TeresaCMosqueda There are lots of reasons, but this is a big one. When nearly 18%, or 208,000, of the renters in our region are worried they won't make rent we have to act.

Nearly 1 in 5 Seattle-area renters doubt they can make July’s rent

The data shows that Seattle renters are in better shape than renters in any other of the 15 largest U.S. metro areas, a sign of the strength of the economy here before the pandemic caused an economic...

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

1/ Last night I had the privilege of hearing speakers at City Hall exercise their right of assembly peacefully and powerfully with my constituent @CaryCMoon . I am saddened to see that same demonstration ended with tear gas and mace later that evening.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Many thanks to my friend @jessdbateman for working with my office to add a SEPA exemption for repealing parking mandates to the substitute missing middle housing bill! Let’s get HB 1110 through!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

I bike/bus Downtown everyday not only for peace of mind (Every non-car trip reduces possible collisions) but because being on-the-ground helps me keep tabs on issues in District 7. You learn a lot more about the community from the handlebars of a bike than the wheel of a car.

Daniel Heppner

@Danielhep

2 years

There's a big difference between riding transit when it's convenient for you, and riding transit even when it's inconvenient because there's no alternative. Big thanks to @LewisforSeattle , @Spottnik , @LizVogeli , @JulieETimm (I think?) among others for taking the challenge!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Judge Garland made a name for himself prosecuting the white nationalists who murdered hundreds of Americans in the OK City bombing. His first act as AG should be appointment of a special prosecutor to hold accountable all responsible for the 1/6 insurrection, including Trump.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

1 year

With no notice to Council an important program making a difference in our community was disbanded today. / 🧵

Davison Unilaterally Ends Community Court Program - PubliCola

By Erica C. Barnett City Attorney Ann Davison informed the Seattle Municipal Court today that the city of Seattle will…

publicola.com

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

3/ The urgent repair of the West Seattle Bridge is no excuse. I cannot fathom that @SeattleDOTr cannot do both. If a work crew can go out and scrape a crosswalk off the road, they can go out and paint one. For. Crying. Out. Loud.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Legislature likes local control? Let me pass my ordinance without all this process by creating a SEPA exemption for parking mandates. SEPA shouldn’t be holding back critical climate legislation. We’re forcing the construction of more parking than market demand. Infuriating.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

I always use the U District drop box due to fond memories of organizing with @WeissAng to get it placed. Get those 2020 ballots in! Let’s win this thing.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

3 years

And maybe Crockett on QA too! And others? Crowd sourcing ideas.

Gordon Padelford

@GordonOfSeattle

3 years

This year Councilmember Lewis led the charge to triple the #VisionZero budget. Next year he's going to pedestrianize Pike Place? 🎯

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

2/ As we transition to a new system of first response centering public health, we also need dispatchers with a civilian public health informed supervisor team. I will fight for that in our budget process.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

5 years

Press at the scene of 3rd and Pine awaiting official comments. I cannot say enough about the professionalism of our first responders. Thank you @SeattleFire , @SeattlePD ,EMTs @Teamsters763 , nurses @SEIU1199NW . Thank you for your great work tonight.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Taking the Uptown ballot drop box for a spin and throwing one more YES vote toward I-135! Get those ballots in!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

I know a lot of my neighbors are anxious, and I join them. A year ago tonight, I was behind by several hundred votes in my own election. I went on to win my over 2,000 votes. Until all the votes are counted this isn’t over. Hang in there!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Excited to vote for this common-sense and much needed slashing of red tape! @MayorofSeattle

Mayor Bruce Harrell

@MayorofSeattle

2 years

New affordable housing is needed to drive sustainable progress on Seattle’s housing and homelessness crisis. This legislation will exempt affordable housing projects from design review, reducing permitting bottlenecks to swiftly stand up new units.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

Despite the rhetoric from the “let’s make it a park” crowd, the reality is well over 50% of Fort Lawton WILL be open space once the 2019 plan is implemented. And, there will actually be LESS pavement than there is now. Let’s get it done!

Seattle OK'd Fort Lawton housing years ago, but only moss is growing

The city approved a plan in 2019 to build affordable housing at the former military installation. Then the delay set in.

www.seattletimes.com

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

I get emails opposing affordable housing in SFZ because they are typically too far from “services”, meaning mental health and addiction. First, not everyone exiting homelessness needs PSH. Second, those service provides at $30-$40k a year need a place to live! And a raise!

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

@UrbanistOrg Or more broadly making urban kiosks more common parts of parks/open spaces. I was struck by the place-making impact of these kiosks in Lisbon when I visited. People hang for hours drinking coffee, tea, beer/wine while playing chess or just hanging out. Simple w/ big impact.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

@DecrimSeattle @sharethecities Definitely.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

2 years

2/ For years I’ve been fighting for really simple things like speed humps and traffic diverters to slow vehicle traffic and save lives. I even fought for and passed an increase in Commercial Parking Tax to create the first ever dedicated ongoing revenue for these improvements.

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Andrew J. Lewis

@LewisforSeattle

4 years

Today my office announced our initiative "It Takes A Village" to scale from 294 to 800 total tiny houses. Check out more info on the initiative here. Please sign up and get involved to make this a reality in 2021!

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