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 the midst of Seattle’s housing...
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Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth statement on Councilmember Moore departure
‘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 District 5. It’s been an...
Council President Sara Nelson’s statement on resignation of Councilmember Cathy Moore
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 express my appreciation for her...
Councilmember Moore to step down
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, I believe that District 5...
Councilmember Moore withdraws Ethics Code update bill from consideration
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 process of an outlier recusal...
Councilmember Moore announces proposed amendment to interim ‘Middle Housing’ legislation
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 and preserve and maintain Seattle’s...
Councilmember Moore: We need a more transparent and democratic Ethics Code
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 thoughtful revision to the City’s...
Council President Sara Nelson celebrates passage of Shield Law and other state protections
Measure taken in direct response to federal actions, resident concerns Today, Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) praised legislation passed by the full Council strengthening protections from harmful federal actions, specifically for people seeking reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment. The amended bill, co-sponsored with Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) and Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), creates a firewall preventing...
Councilmember Moore releases statement following Seattle Police Department arrest of Maserati drive-by shooting suspect
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released this statement after news of the arrest of a suspect believed to have been involved in a shooting in the Greenwood neighborhood on December 28, 2024. “I would like to thank the Seattle Police Department, north Precinct, and the Gun Violence Reduction unit for their great investigative work that has led to the...
Councilmember Moore proposes reforms to limit blast ball use and enhance oversight of crowd control tactics
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) today introduced a set of proposed amendments to restrict the use of blast balls by the Seattle Police Department (SPD) for crowd control and to strengthen City Council oversight over SPD’s crowd management practices, including the deployment of new less-lethal weapons. Currently under review by the Public Safety Committee, the proposed legislation mandates that SPD...
Councilmember Moore Announces District 5 budget wins for public safety, housing and human services
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) released the following statement after the City Council adopted the 2025-26 City of Seattle budget, and endorsed the 2026 budget: “Affordable housing, public safety, human services and addressing homelessness are critically important to District 5 residents and Seattle as a whole,” said Councilmember Moore. “As the District 5 councilmember, I zealously advocated for and secured the following funding...
Councilmember Cathy Moore proposes progressive capital gains excise tax to fund rental assistance, home ownership, and fight food insecurity
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced this week that she will introduce a budget amendment to create a new form of progressive revenue to fund rental assistance for rent-burdened households, down payment assistance for low-and moderate-income home ownership, and food assistance for food-insecure households. The proposed 2% capital gains excise tax will be applicable to non-retirement financial gains over...