Staff Biography
Christopher Randels
Junior ReporterChris is a University of Washington Environmental Sciences graduate who moved to Bellevue in 2015. When he’s not busy being an urbanist fox on the internet, he’s working on the Eastside to support efforts reducing greenhouse gas emissions and going to city council meetings to denounce the hegemony of automobile infrastructure. Follow him on Twitter at @Deutski1.
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Op-Ed: Bellevue Can Lead the Region on Street Safety Christopher Randels - September 17, 2024 Bellevue is positioned to lead on traffic safety so long as it makes investments in safer roads. This fall's budget is a great time to start. Read more
Bellevue’s Safe Lot for Unhoused to Open After Long Delay Christopher Randels - February 15, 2024 Bellevue has moved one step closer towards having its first "safe parking" facility open for residents experiencing homelessness. The program will use city-owned property to provide bathrooms, showers, a kitchen, and case management services for unhoused residents living in their vehicles. Read more
Tacoma Voters Pass State’s Strongest Tenant Protections, Inspiring Other Cities to Act Christopher Randels - December 19, 2023 As of December 8th, tenants in Tacoma have more legal recourse against rent increases, landlord retaliation, high late fees, and even some evictions. Tacoma's... Read more
Bellevue Council Hopefuls Square Off at Forums on Safety, Environment, and Downtown Christopher Randels - October 6, 2023 With ballots for the November general election set to go out in just two weeks, local voters will soon be tasked with selecting elected... Read more