West Seattle Blog
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda running for re-election
Though some speculated she might run for mayor, West Seattle-residing City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has decided to run for re-election instead. Mosqueda has moved to North Delridge since her 2017 election to Position 8, one of two at-large (citywide) seats on the council. She was in the spotlight last year for multiple reasons, including as the council’s budget chair, and as sponsor of the “JumpStart” tax, as well as workers-rights issues. The early-morning news release announcing her candidacy quotes her as saying, “There are many challenges ahead as we leave the COVID-19 era; to restart our economy and get people into housing, a proven track record of delivering will be needed. My team and I are ready to do the work.” Her listed priorities include homelessness, housing affordability, supporting child-care providers, strengthening support for small businesses and community services, and continuing public-safety reform. She plans to participate in the Democracy Voucher program, as she did in her 2017 campaign. So far, one other candidate has registered a Position 8 campaign with the city, Kaia Persson. … Read More
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💥Endorsement alert💥 Thank you King County Young Democrats for your endorsement in my race for King County Council District 8. Empowering our next generations of leaders is so important. Thank you for all of your work! ... See MoreSee Less
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Mary's Place is truly a remarkable space! Across King County, they are providing housing, support, clothes, necessities, childcare and health care! I am so thankful for their work and commitment to doing everything to support the babies, kiddos, and families who they have seen with increased needs in the last few months. Thank you Marty, Linda & the whole Mary's Place team 🫶🫶🫶 ... See MoreSee Less
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Mary Place is amazing organization. Thank you Teresa Mosqueda and the Mary's Place leadership.
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