South King News

Rep. Adam Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 9th district, shared a series of updates via his social media platform on November 27, 2024. These posts covered a range of topics from commemorating historical figures to legislative initiatives and international relations.

On November 27, Rep. Adam Smith marked the anniversary of Harvey Milk's assassination by acknowledging his contributions as a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ movement. "Today marks the 46th anniversary of the assassination of Harvey Milk, San Francisco Supervisor and trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ movement. As the first openly gay American elected to public office, he paved the way for countless powerful lawmakers. His legacy continues to inspire…" This tweet was posted at 15:30 UTC.

Later that day, at 16:41 UTC, Rep. Smith announced his introduction of new legislation aimed at addressing housing issues in King County. He stated, "Last week, I introduced the PHAZE Act, aiming to add more affordable housing in a faster, more efficient, cheaper, and more sustainable way. We need to balance demand and construction, and this is a great opportunity to boost the housing market in King County."

In another post made at 21:42 UTC on November 27th, Rep. Smith commented on recent developments between Israel and Lebanon regarding their ceasefire agreement mediated by international powers. He noted that "Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Israel, Lebanon, and the Lebanese people... Yesterday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire deal mediated by the U.S. and France to end the fighting with Hezbollah."