Community groups encouraged to participate in public forum process Beginning today, July 2, interested candidates who reside in District 5, representing north Seattle, can now apply for the district’s vacant City Council position. Completed applications must be received by the City Clerk before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 to be accepted. Completed applications may...
Earlier today the City Council voted 7-0 (with one abstention) to approve amended legislation prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing, to protect renters by fighting anti-competitive rent hikes in Seattle. Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) sponsored CB 121000, which prohibits landlords from using new software to set higher rents and creates penalties of up to $7500 per...
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) confirmed the formal process to fill the vacant Council seat after the resignation of Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5), effective July 7. Councilmembers were given a presentation on the procedure and what to expect earlier this week during Council Briefing. Interested candidates may apply beginning Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m....
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) is bringing forward Council Bill 121000, legislation that prohibits algorithmic rent fixing to combat anti-competitive rent hikes and help prevent displacement. The legislation will receive its first hearing in the Housing and Human Services committee meeting tomorrow, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. “It is already challenging for renters in...
‘Brought clarity, sharp legal wisdom, and a passion to the second floor’ Following yesterday’s announcement that Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) plans to step down in July, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released this statement: “I want to thank Councilmember Cathy Moore for her service to Seattle and her deep commitment to the people of...
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement following Councilmember Cathy Moore’s (District 5) announcement today that she will step away from her seat, effective July 7. “Councilmember Moore’s decision to leave the City Council is disappointing news, but I respect and support her choice,” said Council President Nelson. “I want to...
Today, Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced that she will be resigning her seat due to health and personal reasons. Her last day on the job will be July 7. “My decision to leave the City Council is one I’ve been considering seriously over the past several months due to some recent health challenges. Ultimately,...
Proposal will not appear on Council’s June 3 agenda Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) today announced that she is withdrawing a proposal to update the City’s Code of Ethics. The legislation was based on the recommendation of Seattle Ethics and Elections Executive Director Wayne Barnett who’d voiced concerns about the impact on the local democratic...
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released the following statement on Interim HB 1110 legislation, otherwise known as the ‘middle housing’ bill, currently being considered by the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Moore announced that she will be offering an amendment to the temporary regulations that would maintain current setbacks. We need to build more housing...
Proposal backed by Seattle Ethics and Elections head would mandate public disclosure, avoid foggy recusal process Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) today released the following statement on a proposed update to the City’s Ethics Code. Members of the Governance, Accountability & Economic Development Committee will be briefed on the bill at 2 p.m. Thursday. A...