Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
@cmtmosqueda.bsky.social
🏛️ King County Council, District 8
💪 Proudly pro-worker and pro-union
🏡🩺 Advocate for affordable housing & healthcare
😂 Pun enthusiast
💪 Proudly pro-worker and pro-union
🏡🩺 Advocate for affordable housing & healthcare
😂 Pun enthusiast
“Let me be clear: we are not facing this alone. Seattle, King County, our state and federal delegations, our provider partners, and advocates have shown time and again what strong regional partnership looks like — we have built these programs together, and we will defend them together.”
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
“Let me be clear: we are not facing this alone. Seattle, King County, our state and federal delegations, our provider partners, and advocates have shown time and again what strong regional partnership looks like — we have built these programs together, and we will defend them together.”
Learn about how plans for light rail to West Seattle are going & what upcoming Sound Transit Board discussions mean for residents at this Forum w/ @transpochoices.bsky.social, the 34th District Dems, WS Chamber, CM Saka, @kingcounty.gov Exec. Braddock, & @sound-transit.bsky.social CEO Constantine!
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Learn about how plans for light rail to West Seattle are going & what upcoming Sound Transit Board discussions mean for residents at this Forum w/ @transpochoices.bsky.social, the 34th District Dems, WS Chamber, CM Saka, @kingcounty.gov Exec. Braddock, & @sound-transit.bsky.social CEO Constantine!
FYI South Park residents, in case you’ve been smelling something funky…King County Wastewater Treatment Division is on the case!
For concerns re: odors or general air quality, file a complaint using PSCAA’s online tool: pscleanair.gov/262/File-a-C...
For concerns re: odors or general air quality, file a complaint using PSCAA’s online tool: pscleanair.gov/262/File-a-C...
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
FYI South Park residents, in case you’ve been smelling something funky…King County Wastewater Treatment Division is on the case!
For concerns re: odors or general air quality, file a complaint using PSCAA’s online tool: pscleanair.gov/262/File-a-C...
For concerns re: odors or general air quality, file a complaint using PSCAA’s online tool: pscleanair.gov/262/File-a-C...
I'm the 4th District 8 Councilmember Harborview Medical Center Trustee Clayton Lewis has served under. He's helped steward this vital County resource for over 21 years and we recognized him today with a proclamation. Thank you for all you've done Clayton! @uwmedicine.bsky.social @kingcounty.gov
November 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I'm the 4th District 8 Councilmember Harborview Medical Center Trustee Clayton Lewis has served under. He's helped steward this vital County resource for over 21 years and we recognized him today with a proclamation. Thank you for all you've done Clayton! @uwmedicine.bsky.social @kingcounty.gov
Thrilled to see how the over $790,000 our office secured for Lifelong💜 is being put to work to feed our County's community in need of healthy, healing and delicious meals. What a beautiful kitchen, and even more beautiful chefs and volunteers who make these meals possible! #FoodisMedicine 💜
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Thrilled to see how the over $790,000 our office secured for Lifelong💜 is being put to work to feed our County's community in need of healthy, healing and delicious meals. What a beautiful kitchen, and even more beautiful chefs and volunteers who make these meals possible! #FoodisMedicine 💜
Thanks so much to all those who spoke at public comment this afternoon in support of our budget investments and priorities — @wsna.bsky.social, Tubman Ctr. for Health & Freedom, Seattle Building Trades Unions, and @mlklabor.bsky.social!
October 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Thanks so much to all those who spoke at public comment this afternoon in support of our budget investments and priorities — @wsna.bsky.social, Tubman Ctr. for Health & Freedom, Seattle Building Trades Unions, and @mlklabor.bsky.social!
Beautiful feature in @seattletimes.com on Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery — a D8 gem, both the gallery and the couple behind it! Check out their Dia de los Muertos exhibit now!
www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...
www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...
October 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Beautiful feature in @seattletimes.com on Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery — a D8 gem, both the gallery and the couple behind it! Check out their Dia de los Muertos exhibit now!
www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...
www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...
SODO’s first park is coming to life!
SODO BIA is inviting folks to come join in planting a variety of flowers and trees. All supplies provided, just bring comfortable clothes, close-toed shoes, and extra love to give the plants!
Sign up: SODOSeattle.org/Events
SODO BIA is inviting folks to come join in planting a variety of flowers and trees. All supplies provided, just bring comfortable clothes, close-toed shoes, and extra love to give the plants!
Sign up: SODOSeattle.org/Events
September 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
SODO’s first park is coming to life!
SODO BIA is inviting folks to come join in planting a variety of flowers and trees. All supplies provided, just bring comfortable clothes, close-toed shoes, and extra love to give the plants!
Sign up: SODOSeattle.org/Events
SODO BIA is inviting folks to come join in planting a variety of flowers and trees. All supplies provided, just bring comfortable clothes, close-toed shoes, and extra love to give the plants!
Sign up: SODOSeattle.org/Events
Standing with @wsna.bsky.social to demand a fair contract with @seattlechildrens.org. These nurses are caregivers for our most vulnerable community and family members. They deserve a fair contract, rest and meal breaks, and fair wages — NOW!
September 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Standing with @wsna.bsky.social to demand a fair contract with @seattlechildrens.org. These nurses are caregivers for our most vulnerable community and family members. They deserve a fair contract, rest and meal breaks, and fair wages — NOW!
Budgets are moral documents. Our next King County budget proposal determines how we invest in justice, health, housing, and the environment. Your voice is essential! Submit your comments and learn more about the process here: bit.ly/kcc-budget
September 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Budgets are moral documents. Our next King County budget proposal determines how we invest in justice, health, housing, and the environment. Your voice is essential! Submit your comments and learn more about the process here: bit.ly/kcc-budget
We passed legislation that will ban landlords in unincorp. KC from entering agreements to use software that collects data to recommend rental prices, lease renewal terms or occupancy levels!
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/king-county-council-bans-rent-setting-software-like-realpage/
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/king-county-council-bans-rent-setting-software-like-realpage/
September 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We passed legislation that will ban landlords in unincorp. KC from entering agreements to use software that collects data to recommend rental prices, lease renewal terms or occupancy levels!
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/king-county-council-bans-rent-setting-software-like-realpage/
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/king-county-council-bans-rent-setting-software-like-realpage/
We capped off another #D8Day at the Black Legacy Institute! Thanks to ED Kateesha Atterberry for the tour, & for all that Urban Black Development Firm does. We’re so thrilled about this institution and historical museum in the heart of D8. Come to an open house in November! More information to come…
September 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
We capped off another #D8Day at the Black Legacy Institute! Thanks to ED Kateesha Atterberry for the tour, & for all that Urban Black Development Firm does. We’re so thrilled about this institution and historical museum in the heart of D8. Come to an open house in November! More information to come…
Today I visited a site where they provide transitional housing for parents in early recovery and their children. Thank you to Sound for hosting us, for providing sorely needed recovery housing, and for their great impact on the White Center community!
September 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Today I visited a site where they provide transitional housing for parents in early recovery and their children. Thank you to Sound for hosting us, for providing sorely needed recovery housing, and for their great impact on the White Center community!
Next stop on our Burien/White Center #D8Day — Sound Behavioral Health! This incredible org is a King County MIDD contracted provider serving at the intersection of substance abuse disorders and mental health, and their impact on overall health.
September 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Next stop on our Burien/White Center #D8Day — Sound Behavioral Health! This incredible org is a King County MIDD contracted provider serving at the intersection of substance abuse disorders and mental health, and their impact on overall health.
It was an honor to champion this project at the County and secure $3 million in capital funding in our 2025 budget, which only made the project possible because of the vast number of entities that came together to fund it, too. @governorferguson.bsky.social @meetjoenguyen.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It was an honor to champion this project at the County and secure $3 million in capital funding in our 2025 budget, which only made the project possible because of the vast number of entities that came together to fund it, too. @governorferguson.bsky.social @meetjoenguyen.bsky.social
Our #D8Day morning kicked off with the @marysplacewa.bsky.social & @mercyhousing.bsky.social Burien property groundbreaking!
This innovative project co-locates shelter and affordable housing on one campus, providing a comprehensive home base from shelter to stability.
This innovative project co-locates shelter and affordable housing on one campus, providing a comprehensive home base from shelter to stability.
September 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Our #D8Day morning kicked off with the @marysplacewa.bsky.social & @mercyhousing.bsky.social Burien property groundbreaking!
This innovative project co-locates shelter and affordable housing on one campus, providing a comprehensive home base from shelter to stability.
This innovative project co-locates shelter and affordable housing on one campus, providing a comprehensive home base from shelter to stability.
I was also thrilled to present them with a check from our councilmanic grant fund!
Make sure to check out this incredible org @ westsidebaby.org!
Make sure to check out this incredible org @ westsidebaby.org!
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I was also thrilled to present them with a check from our councilmanic grant fund!
Make sure to check out this incredible org @ westsidebaby.org!
Make sure to check out this incredible org @ westsidebaby.org!
Back at it with another #D8Day! Today, we were in Burien and White Center!
We kicked the D8 Day off a little early last night at WestSide Baby, helping sort donations for their amazing free distribution of essential items like diapers, clothing, and equipment to keep kiddos safe, warm, and dry.
We kicked the D8 Day off a little early last night at WestSide Baby, helping sort donations for their amazing free distribution of essential items like diapers, clothing, and equipment to keep kiddos safe, warm, and dry.
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Back at it with another #D8Day! Today, we were in Burien and White Center!
We kicked the D8 Day off a little early last night at WestSide Baby, helping sort donations for their amazing free distribution of essential items like diapers, clothing, and equipment to keep kiddos safe, warm, and dry.
We kicked the D8 Day off a little early last night at WestSide Baby, helping sort donations for their amazing free distribution of essential items like diapers, clothing, and equipment to keep kiddos safe, warm, and dry.
The KC Board of Health approved a new rule to require increased food inspections for food establishments that have violated labor laws and have failed to remedy the violation! Thanks to my colleagues for approving this vital public health measure.
Full release: tinyurl.com/BOHLabor
Full release: tinyurl.com/BOHLabor
September 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The KC Board of Health approved a new rule to require increased food inspections for food establishments that have violated labor laws and have failed to remedy the violation! Thanks to my colleagues for approving this vital public health measure.
Full release: tinyurl.com/BOHLabor
Full release: tinyurl.com/BOHLabor
"Thanks to the tireless advocacy of Vashon residents, Sen. Alvarado, the Executive, & KC Metro, this is a major milestone in our efforts to enhance connectivity to support Vashon’s community health, local economy, & creating opportunities for communities on & off the island.” tinyurl.com/SaturdayWT
September 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"Thanks to the tireless advocacy of Vashon residents, Sen. Alvarado, the Executive, & KC Metro, this is a major milestone in our efforts to enhance connectivity to support Vashon’s community health, local economy, & creating opportunities for communities on & off the island.” tinyurl.com/SaturdayWT
Today I co-sponsored a proclamation marking 9/15-10/15 as Latine Heritage Month AND a recognition of 9/16 as Mexican Independence Day!
When oppressive powers are attempting to force Latinos into the shadows in fear, it is all the more important for those who are able to, to be loud and proud.
When oppressive powers are attempting to force Latinos into the shadows in fear, it is all the more important for those who are able to, to be loud and proud.
September 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Today I co-sponsored a proclamation marking 9/15-10/15 as Latine Heritage Month AND a recognition of 9/16 as Mexican Independence Day!
When oppressive powers are attempting to force Latinos into the shadows in fear, it is all the more important for those who are able to, to be loud and proud.
When oppressive powers are attempting to force Latinos into the shadows in fear, it is all the more important for those who are able to, to be loud and proud.
Today, I signed onto this statement from NAHCO on the Supreme Court ruling in Noem v. Perdomo. We will continue to advocate for the safety, equality, and wellbeing of all Latinos.
September 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Today, I signed onto this statement from NAHCO on the Supreme Court ruling in Noem v. Perdomo. We will continue to advocate for the safety, equality, and wellbeing of all Latinos.
Seattle Fire Dept. & WA National Guard are doing a drill in the South Park/White Center area on Sept. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to practice rescuing people and transporting personnel from a 🔥 in a high-rise building or during a natural disaster. Please share around — no cause for concern!
September 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Seattle Fire Dept. & WA National Guard are doing a drill in the South Park/White Center area on Sept. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to practice rescuing people and transporting personnel from a 🔥 in a high-rise building or during a natural disaster. Please share around — no cause for concern!
The @kcflooddistrict.bsky.social just approved $1.8 million in flood reduction grant funding for five projects in District 8!
More details in the full release here: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/council/governance-leadership/county-council/newsroom/2025/09-09-mosqueda-flood-reduction-grants-2025
More details in the full release here: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/council/governance-leadership/county-council/newsroom/2025/09-09-mosqueda-flood-reduction-grants-2025
September 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The @kcflooddistrict.bsky.social just approved $1.8 million in flood reduction grant funding for five projects in District 8!
More details in the full release here: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/council/governance-leadership/county-council/newsroom/2025/09-09-mosqueda-flood-reduction-grants-2025
More details in the full release here: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/council/governance-leadership/county-council/newsroom/2025/09-09-mosqueda-flood-reduction-grants-2025
We know that taxes & fees can be burdensome for low-income households & seniors on fixed incomes. There are resources and reductions available—and the deadline for applying to one is coming up!
September 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We know that taxes & fees can be burdensome for low-income households & seniors on fixed incomes. There are resources and reductions available—and the deadline for applying to one is coming up!