The Stranger delves into Mosqueda's political roots.
Race for Open City Council Seat Test’s Seattle’s New Political Divides

During Mosqueda's childhood, her parents hosted house meetings for organizing in support of sanctuary for immigrants and against the Gulf War. Mosqueda remembers sitting near the front door with a coffee can she decorated, collecting donations. "A lot of our family photos were taken at protests," she says.With degrees from the University of Washington and Evergreen, Mosqueda worked on public health policy for the Washington State Department of Health and the Children's Alliance. In the years after the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act, she sat on the Health Benefit Exchange Board. She was the sole holdout against granting the CEO of the insurance exchange a 13 percent raise. Later, she helped write and campaign for the state minimum wage after Republicans in the state legislature blocked efforts to raise the wage through legislation. … Read More
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20 hours ago
Teresa Mosqueda

💥Endorsement alert💥 Thanks Transportation for Washington for your endorsement of my race! A robust and accessible public transit system empowers workers and riders. I'll continue to advocate for the needs of both and ensure we can be a leader in transit while making sure no one gets left behind. ... See MoreSee Less

💥Endorsement alert💥 Thanks Transportation for Washington for your endorsement of my race! A robust and accessible public transit system empowers workers and riders. Ill continue to advocate for the needs of both and ensure we can be a leader in transit while making sure no one gets left behind.
21 hours ago
Teresa Mosqueda

💥Endorsement alert💥 Thank you Washington Bikes for your support in my race. All communities across our region deserve safe, bikeable neighborhoods for the health of our environment and overall well being! I'm dedicated to bringing bike-friendly policy to King County! ... See MoreSee Less

💥Endorsement alert💥 Thank you Washington Bikes for your support in my race. All communities across our region deserve safe, bikeable neighborhoods for the health of our environment and overall well being! Im dedicated to bringing bike-friendly policy to King County!
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