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...
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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...
Councilmember Moore Celebrates Passage of City’s Transportation Levy
Huge Win for New Sidewalks and Pedestrian Safety in District 5 Following tonight’s first round of election results showing Proposition 1 the City of Seattle’s Transportation Levy being approved by voters, District 5 Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore released the following statement: “Passage of Prop 1 is a huge win for new sidewalks in District 5, which has 36%...
Councilmember Cathy Moore’s major budget priorities included in balancing package
Today Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) praised the recently released budget chair balancing package and highlighted several district priorities that were included in the proposal. “Affordable housing, human services and public safety continue to be of critical importance for District 5 neighborhoods and Seattle as a whole,” said Councilmember Moore. “I want to thank Chair Strauss for his collaborative...
Councilmember Rob Saka Funds Women in Policing Initiative
Includes one professional staff to coordinate the ‘30×30’ Initiative Today, as part of the Council’s balancing package, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) adds one additional Seattle Police Department staff to advance a department-wide effort to meet the goal of having 30% women on the police force by 2030. The program, known as the 30×30, is designed to bolster the participation...
City of Seattle and King County Approve New Agreement to Streamline Governance Structure of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
New structure creates one decision-making board to enhance coordination, oversight, and accountability Original post can be found here. Following votes from the Seattle City Council and King County Council, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine will sign a revised interlocal agreement (ILA) to streamline the governance structure of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The amended ILA reaffirms the...
Seattle City Council passes legislation combatting commercial sexual exploitation
Today the Seattle City Council passed by an 8-1 vote Councilmember Cathy Moore’s (District 5) bill to fight commercial sexual exploitation and the violence associated with it. The legislation includes a prohibition on loitering for buying, selling or promoting prostitution, as well as a separate provision that allows a judge to issue a Stay Out of Area Prostitution (SOAP) order...
Councilmember Moore proposes amendments to commercial sexual exploitation legislation
Changes address stakeholder feedback and create tools to support victims Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) on Friday announced that she is introducing a package of amendments to modify her legislation to address commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). The legislation includes a prohibition on loitering for buying, selling or promoting prostitution, as well as a separate provision that allows a...
Keep Aurora Neighbors Safe
Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced new legislation on Aug. 1, 2024 aimed at cracking down on commercial sexual exploitation and rampant and escalating gun violence associated with it. The proposal is in response the escalating gun violence and sex trade on Aurora Avenue and in adjoining neighborhoods. How the legislation would work The legislation would give police new tools to address...
Housing Levy spending plan adopted with focus on homelessness prevention
Council changes boost rental assistance, improve data collection, serve additional groups SEATTLE – Today the Seattle City Council adopted legislation from Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5, North Seattle and Chair of the House and Human Services Committee) that guides the expenditure of the 2023 Housing Levy, as well as other key sources supporting Office of Housing (OH) programs such as the JumpStart Payroll...
New Seattle City Councilmembers sworn-in during inauguration ceremony at City Hall
The seven winning candidates from November’s General Election were just sworn-in as Seattle City Councilmembers. Five of the seven individuals are new councilmembers, the most in more than a century. Two others are returning for their second term in office. More information about each of them, including quotes can be found below. Rob Saka (District 1) “We have a once-in-a-generation...