The legislation is an important step to addressing exclusionary zoning policies SEATTLE – Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6, Northwest Seattle) applauded the passage of Council Bill 120155, which renames Single-Family Zones to Neighborhood Residential Zones. “The legislation passed today brings us one step closer to a more inclusive Seattle. Today, we recognize neighborhoods across our city are...
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September 29, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Councilmember Pedersen, Mosqueda, News Releases, Pedersen
Mosqueda Commends Seattle City Light Customers for Raising Issue of Billing Practices, Resulting in $3.5 Million Settlement
Mosqueda raised issue and ordered audit of Seattle City Light after hearing from customers Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) applauded Seattle City Light customers who first raised the issue of the department’s practice of “catch up” billing, customer complaints that led Mosqueda to call for an audit, and a settlement of $3.5 million announced...
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September 22, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Morales, Mosqueda, News Releases
Council President González and Budget Chair Mosqueda concur with the appointment of Royal Alley-Barnes as Interim Director of the Office of Arts and Culture
Call on Mayor Durkan to Collaboratively Work with the Arts Commission on Priorities Council President M. Lorena González (Pos. 9) and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Pos. 8) concur with the short-term appointment of Royal Alley-Barnes as Interim Director of Seattle’s Office of Arts and Culture, with the caveat that the Arts Commission be involved in the...
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August 9, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Seattle City Council Passes ‘Seattle Rescue Plan 2,’ With Investments in Transportation, Seniors, Rental Assistance
Plan invests $52.2 million of targeted federal dollars to continue City’s COVID recovery Budget Chair Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda celebrated the successful passage of the Seattle Rescue Plan 2 by a unanimous 8-0 vote, which builds upon the original Seattle Rescue Plan by allocating an additional $52.2 million of federal funds towards rental assistance, senior support services, and transportation infrastructure. ...
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July 19, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Councilmember Mosqueda Moves Forward with Transparency and Accountability Measures for JumpStart Seattle
Fund Created Focusing on Good Governance and Commitment to Investments Centered on BIPOC and Communities most in need of Recovery Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Pos. 8 – Citywide), Chair of the Finance and Housing Committee, alongside her Council colleagues with support from community stakeholders, passed legislation today that would create the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax Fund...
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June 28, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Councilmember Strauss, Mosqueda, News Releases, Strauss
Councilmember Mosqueda To Recognize Diversity of Seattle Neighborhoods With Zoning Name Change
Zoning name change would more accurately reflect Seattle’s diverse neighborhoods with new equitable and inclusive definition Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) announced legislation today that will change the name of single-family only zones, a recognition that the term “single family” as used in Seattle’s zoning code is a misnomer, inaccurately describes current uses, and...
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June 21, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Mosqueda, News Releases
Seattle City Council, Mayor Durkan Jointly Applaud Successful Passage of ‘Seattle Rescue Plan’
Plan invests $128.4 million of federal dollars into direct aid through housing, childcare, cash assistance, small business grants, and investments in an equitable economic recovery Budget Chair Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Council President M. Lorena González, and Mayor Jenny Durkan celebrated the successful passage of the Seattle Rescue Plan, which was drafted collaboratively over the past...
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June 15, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Mosqueda, News Releases
Council Committee Passes ‘Seattle Rescue Plan’
Bills that fund assistance to homelessness, small businesses, direct assistance to workers and families, community health and equity will go to Full Council for final vote Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Council President M. Lorena González, alongside their Council colleagues serving on the Finance and Housing Committee, passed the “Seattle Rescue Plan” out of committee, a...
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May 19, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Mosqueda, Mosqueda, News Releases
Councilmember Mosqueda Celebrates Public Health Director Patty Hayes for Her Lifetime of Service and Dedication to Healthy Communities
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) celebrated Seattle-King County Public Health Director Patty Hayes, who announced her retirement after a lifetime of public service in the public health and policy sector. “Patty is an outstanding public servant, leader, and health equity champion. I’m honored to call her a mentor and a friend, and I’m grateful for the key role she has played...
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April 21, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Mosqueda, News Releases
Mayor Durkan, Council President González and Chair Mosqueda Propose $18 Million for Health, Food and Families
In advance of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan, Mayor, Council President, and Council Budget Chair propose additional community investments for remaining Federal CARES Act Funds — On Tuesday Mayor Jenny Durkan, together with Council President M. Lorena González and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, announced a new $18 million COVID Relief package focusing on health,...