02/14/2026
Robert Rodriguez showed up for community, and history was made.
At the Washington House of Representatives, during the House Appropriations Committee hearing, Robert stood in support of HB 1408 — Community Authority Funding — representing Yellow Butterfly Coffee and the heart of our neighborhoods. And now… HB 1408 has officially passed the House.
This is bigger than a bill.
This is about investing in people.
This is about preserving culture.
This is about strengthening the soul of our communities.
From Pioneer Square to the Chinatown-International District, this moment represents unity across the Pacific Northwest — small businesses, families, advocates, and neighbors coming together to build something stronger for tomorrow.
Robert didn’t just speak — he stood for community funding, for legacy neighborhoods, for the entrepreneurs who wake up every day believing in something bigger than themselves.
Happy Valentine’s Day to the entire Pacific Northwest. ❤️
This is what love for your city looks like.
This is what love for community feels like.
This is leadership with heart.