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Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore to resign due to health, personal reasons
The Brief Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore will resign on July 7 due to health and personal reasons. Moore, representing District 5, sponsored controversial crime ordinances and secured funding for sidewalks and rental assistance. Details on filling Moore's vacancy will be announced soon. SEATTLE - Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore announced she is resigning due to health and personal reasons. Her last day will be July 7. Moore, who represents District 5 (North Seattle), has held her position since 2023 and says she's proud of what the council has been able to accomplish in the last year and a half. "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 community members deserve a representative who can give their full attention to the critical issues facing the City and its neighborhoods," said Councilmember Moore. Two of the major ordinances sponsored by Moore were the SOAP [Stay out of Area of Prostitution] and SODA [Stay out of Drug Area] zones, aimed at cracking down on crime and prostitution along Aurora Avenue. While the SOAP and SODA ordinances both passed 8-1, Moore faced intense backlash over the legislation, with critics clashing with supporters at intense votes in September 2024. "I'm incredibly proud of the achievements of this Council and my team during the last year and a half. Having been elected to focus on improving public safety, and tackle housing and homelessness with a progressive framework, I believe we've made major strides in all these important areas," Moore said. Moore also highlighted new sidewalk funding acquired through the 2024 voter-approved Transportation Levy, millions of dollars secured for rental assistance, and strengthening protections for people seeking reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment. "I want to wholeheartedly thank the residents of District 5 for their engagement and support during my time here. Serving on the Seattle City Council has truly been an honor for me, both personally and professionally," added Councilmember Moore. What's next Details on filling Moore's vacancy will be announced in the coming days. The city council has 20 days to fill a vacant position. The Source Information in this story came from a news release by the office of Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore and previous FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Wenatchee dad, 3 young girls unreachable, missing person alert activated 'Shut your legs' comment, rating female staff: Snoqualmie Police Chief fired after probe DOJ to announce drug trafficking arrests in Seattle Washington state named 'sanctuary jurisdiction' by Trump admin, 35 of 39 counties listed Motorcyclist speaks out after arrest made in Auburn, WA hit-and-run nearly 2 years ago WA beekeeper working to save millions of bees involved in crash in Whatcom County FBI scrutiny puts pressure on Seattle mayor after protest clash To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore to step down July 7, citing health issues
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore announced Monday that she will step down from her District 5 seat on July 7, citing health and personal reasons. In a statement, Moore said the decision follows months of consideration due to recent health challenges. '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,' Moore said. 'Ultimately, I believe that District 5 community members deserve a representative who can give their full attention to the critical issues facing the City and its neighborhoods.' Moore, a former King County Superior Court judge, was elected to the Council in 2023. She ran on a platform focused on public safety, housing, and homelessness, while pledging to maintain Seattle's progressive values. Her departure comes halfway through her four-year term. During her time in office, Moore led or contributed to several initiatives, including: Moore partnered with community groups and the Seattle Police Department's Human Trafficking Unit to advance new loitering laws targeting pimps and sex buyers. She secured $2 million in funding for emergency shelter beds and services for victims of commercial sexual exploitation. She also helped expand CCTV coverage along Aurora Avenue from North 85th Street to North 145th Street. Alongside Councilmember Maritza Rivera, she supported funding a new North Seattle public safety hub and voted to raise police salaries. That move has contributed to a notable uptick in officer hiring. Moore also backed expanding CARE civilian crisis response services, which now operate in District 5. As chair of the Housing and Human Services Committee, Moore helped secure an additional $5 million in rental assistance in 2024, doubling the fund to $10 million. She also sponsored an overhaul of the rental assistance process to improve how vulnerable tenants are identified and supported before falling behind on rent. Moore obtained $5.9 million to boost non-congregate shelter capacity, $1.9 million in homelessness prevention funding, and funds to open a seasonal winter shelter in District 5. She also played a key role in updating Seattle's participation in the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, helping revise the interlocal agreement and bylaws to improve accountability and coordination. Thanks to Moore's efforts, the 2024 voter-approved Transportation Levy included a historic investment in new sidewalks for District 5. The district, which has 36% of the city's missing sidewalks, is now slated to receive the same percentage of new sidewalk construction—more than any other area in Seattle. Moore co-sponsored legislation this year to strengthen local protections against harmful federal actions, specifically in the areas of reproductive and gender-affirming care. She also backed amendments to place guardrails on the use of Automated License Plate Recognition systems and the deployment of blast balls during protests. Her advocacy also contributed to the Seattle Department of Transportation launching a pilot program that closed certain areas of Aurora Avenue at night, a move credited with reducing gun violence between North 101st and North 107th streets. In her farewell statement, Moore thanked District 5 residents for their support. 'I want to wholeheartedly thank the residents of District 5 for their engagement and support during my time here,' she said. 'Serving on the Seattle City Council has truly been an honor for me, both personally and professionally.' The Seattle City Charter requires the Council to fill any vacancy within 20 calendar days. Additional details on the appointment process for Moore's replacement are expected to be announced soon.
