Upgrade King County

What will you do in 2023 to push for municipal broadband in King County? In Burien? In Bothell? In Seattle? In SeaTac? In Tukwila? In Redmond?

Where the big biz candidates have $$$, we have to have feet!! Join us!! 💪✊😃

We’re in the final weeks of accepting applications for the City’s Digital Grant program. There’s still time to learn how to apply and the details of the process. Learn about our last virtual info session and how to apply on our Tech Talk Blog. techtalk.seattle.gov/2023/10/27/dea…

Filled out and dropped off my ballot early! 📮 ☑ Really excited to get to vote for the Housing Levy, which will allow us to fund more housing for low-income folks & people experiencing homelessness. Have you voted early? Share & make a plan to vote at: votefortammy.com/voting

Sad to see big real estate team up with right wing culture warriors and put $1M into buying Seattle's election. They are approaching $300k in my race alone. thestranger.com/elections-2023…

What will you do in 2023 to push for municipal broadband in King County? In Burien? In Bothell? In Seattle? In SeaTac? In Tukwila? In Redmond?

And @marencosta is a public broadband champion!

We've heard that ChrisTiana is passionate about public broadband. Ask them about it on the campaign trail! Which other candidates running for office support a public broadband option? Ask them! They need to hear directly from voters that this is a priority.

Lots of folks have been working on projects like this in Seattle for a long time. It's important work. This is the bare minimum and so much more needs to happen.

One great reason to attend our Vendor Forum on Tues, Sept. 19 at #Seattle City Hall ...find out about all of our open positions and how to land a job with us. We will have recruiters ready to answer your questions. More info here: techtalk.seattle.gov/2023/08/22/the…

Learn about our Digital Engagement team's efforts to focus on accessibility on our public website in the latest #TechTalk blog techtalk.seattle.gov/2023/08/29/a-t…

Seattle released its latest performance report on how COVID-19 response programs are helping residents recover from the pandemic. Learn how Seattle's recovery investments have helped close the digital divide, made City benefits easier to access, & more: seattle.gov/city-budget-of…

There's an election this November. Now is the time to email all the candidates you might be voting for and tell them you want a public broadband option for the city and county. #Seattle #KingCounty ballotpedia.org/City_elections…

Est 5,000 people displaced from Gray Fire in Spokane County; Washington plans to end hotel stays for foster kids by late next year; ‘The internet is no longer a luxury’: $667M from USDA for rural broadband - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2023/08/2… #waleg

Leaders in both parties like the Universal Service Fund. But lobbying and Washington politics are making it nearly impossible to fix. buff.ly/3OJzVUf?

Washington: Senator Maria Cantwell touts Whidbey #broadband project. zcrm.us/45FM6rU

The PA Broadband Development Authority will be hosting a public meeting tomorrow at Northampton Community College. Residents are encouraged to give feedback on broadband internet access as the agency seeks to expand access in the area. @PADCEDnews wdiy.org/wdiy-headlines…

Public Service Commissioner and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley has approved $9,123,901 in federal funding to expand broadband access in north Mississippi. ⬇️ bit.ly/3L0tQ4P

The Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group—@SenatorLujan @SenJohnThune @SenAmyKlobuchar @SenCapito @SenGaryPeters @JerryMoran—requested public comment on the future of the USF. @Benton_Inst Executive Director @FurnissAB shares her thoughts: benton.org/blog/importanc…

@jorgebaron @SarahReyneveld @TeresaCMosqueda @FredFelleman @marencosta @TammyMoralesSEA @ronpdavis @votechristiana @CMDanStrauss @LewisforSeattle Public Broadband Now? When? How? Where? Who? cc: @upgradeseattle

What do the candidates running for city and county council have to say about public broadband? #KingCounty #Seattle #PublicBroadband ASK THEM!