Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) announced the Select Committee on Budget schedule to consider Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Tammy J. Morales’ progressive revenue tax proposals, which would fund COVID-19 relief. Mosqueda created the committee schedule, which will start April 22, in consultation with the Office of the City Clerk, Council Central Staff, Council Communications,...
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March 17, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Council Passes Councilmember Mosqueda’s Expanded Sick and Safe Time Policy to Address Coronavirus Emergency
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and her Council colleagues passed legislation on Monday that expands Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time policy to cover school, day care and adult day care closures, a policy that addresses working families who need to take time off work due to impacts from the coronavirus. Previously, Seattle’s Paid...
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March 6, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Mosqueda, News Releases
City Council Leads By Example, Directs Employees to Telecommute, Ensures Pay for All Employees, Virtual Council Meetings in Effect for March
Commits to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by using appropriate technology to continue to the serve the city Updated 3/9/2020 at 12:30 p.m. Note: Seattle City Council meetings are accessible by listening live through the Council’s listen line at 206-684-8566. Council President Pro Tem Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and Council President M. Lorena...
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March 5, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Pro-Tem Council President Mosqueda Schedules Special City Council Meeting to Consider Civil Emergency Proclamation
Pro-Tem Council President Teresa Mosqueda has scheduled a Special City Council meeting for Thursday, March 5 at 1 p.m., when the Seattle City Council will consider, modify, and vote on the Mayor’s Proclamation of Civil Emergency. Mayor Jenny Durkan issued a Proclamation of Civil Emergency on March 3. The Proclamation of Civil Emergency grants the...
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December 11, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda
Councilmember Mosqueda’s Statement on WA L&I’s New Overtime Rules
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide), chair of the Housing, Health, Energy and Workers’ Rights Committee, issued the following statement after the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries released new overtime rules that applies to workers, extending overtime protections to those making up to 2.5 times the state minimum wage: “Once again, Washington state...
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November 6, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Councilmember Mosqueda’s Statement on Election Night Victories
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide), Chair of the Council’s Housing, Health, Energy and Workers’ Rights Committee, issued the following statement on Election Night: “Tonight’s election marks the end of one very important chapter in our City’s history and the beginning of the next. Voters tonight sent a clear message about who Seattle is for:...
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October 9, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Councilmember Mosqueda’s Statement on the Birth of Her Child
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide), Chair of Council’s Housing, Health, Energy and Workers’ Rights Committee, made the following announcement after the birth of her first child earlier today: “I’m thrilled to share the good news: Camila Elena Valdes-Mosqueda was born on October 9 and is happy and healthy. Camila and I are doing well...
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September 27, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Council to Consider ‘Infants at Work’ Resolution on Monday
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide), Chair of Council’s Housing, Health, Energy and Workers’ Rights Committee, announced the introduction of her Resolution 31910 “Infants at Work”, which will be voted on during the next regularly occurring meeting of the Full Council on Monday, September 30th. “Working parents everywhere know first-hand the challenges of balancing the...
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September 19, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Mosqueda’s Committee Approves Housing Director Emily Alvarado
Council scheduled to cast final confirmation vote during Monday’s Full Council meeting SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide), Chair of the Council’s Housing, Health, Energy and Workers’ Rights Committee, issued the following statement following a favorable vote of Appt. 1428 to approve Emily Alvarado as the incoming Director of the Office of Housing....
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September 16, 2019January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Mosqueda, News Releases
City Honors Will of Voters with Hotel Workers Legislation
Legislation follows through on will of overwhelming percentage of Seattle voters, expands harassment and health and safety protections SEATTLE – Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide), along with their Council Colleagues, passed legislation to protect Seattle’s hotel workers from harassment and discrimination, supporting safe workloads, promoting economic stability...