2025 – News about Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
Press releases
April 16, 2025
King County launches new Human and Civil Rights Commission, application process now underway
“This is a pivotal moment for King County as we reaffirm our overdue commitment to protecting civil rights and fostering a more just and equitable community. By reestablishing the Human and Civil Rights Commission, we are ensuring that King County will have a dedicated body focused on advancing equity, holding institutions accountable, empowering our most vulnerable communities, and protecting residents from discrimination. This commission will be instrumental in ensuring that all county policies are rooted in fairness, inclusion, and human dignity for all our residents.”
April 1, 2025
Budget Director paints dire outlook with risk to hundreds of millions in federal funding to county services
“This onslaught of federal cuts has created a dire and evolving crisis that stands to impact every aspect of the programs and services provided by the County, and every community in our region. The County will stand strong in our values, stand with our communities who are under attack by the federal administration, and fight back against illegal attempts to pillage federal funding and policies. We will continue to daylight the impacts of these cuts on everyday residents across our region and do everything we can to shore up our communities in the face of this system devastation of our systems and safety net.”
March 27, 2025
Nearly 70 local elected officials call on Legislature, Governor to pass new revenue measures
King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda joined 67 other elected officials this week in calling for the state Legislature and Governor to pass statewide progressive revenue measures and allow increased local authority over taxation.
March 20, 2025
Perspectives from the Flood Control District Board: Addressing Our Challenges Together – Part 3 of a 3 Part Series
“As a member of the King County Flood Control District (Flood Control District) Board of Supervisors, I am committed to advancing equity and environmental justice in flood risk reduction efforts. Many communities across King County—particularly historically underserved and underinvested areas with high populations of BIPOC and low-income residents—face disproportionate impacts from flooding and climate change. It is critical that our flood management strategies prioritize these communities, ensuring they receive the support and resources needed to stay safe and resilient...”
Outside media
April 23, 2025
Teresa Mosqueda, Ty Stober and Paul Dillon: Local leaders need new revenue tools to serve our communities The Spokesman-Review
April 22, 2025
Budget crisis threatens $40M state funding cut to Washington homeless outreach program KOMO News
April 22, 2025
City and county leaders come to West Seattle to plead for full state funding of a ‘gold standard’ encampment-resolution program West Seattle Blog
April 22, 2025
Leaders urge WA legislators to restore homeless encampment program funding FOX 13 Seattle
April 22, 2025
O'Brien, Seattle Teamsters Rally to End Lockout At Mauser Packaging PR Newswire
April 22, 2025
Local union to rally in support of locked out steel employees KIRO 7
April 21, 2025
State Budget Cuts Could Slash Puget Sound’s Passenger Ferry Service The Urbanist
April 17, 2025
King County honors Khmer genocide victims Northwest Asian Weekly
April 17, 2025
Mauser locks out Seattle Teamsters The Stand
April 16, 2025
WA's King County launches Human and Civil Rights Commission FOX 13 Seattle
April 16, 2025
WD 19 proposes water share reform Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
April 10, 2025
Trump Shreds Social Safety Net, Creating Perfect Storm for Homelessness The Urbanist
April 9, 2025
Councilmember Mosqueda joins Teamsters in march on the boss Teamsters 117
April 3, 2025
Puget Sound Allied Grocery Stores Taking It To The Streets! UCFW 3000
April 2, 2025
King County Council Appoints Shannon Braddock Acting Executive in Constantine’s Wake The Urbanist
April 1, 2025
King County faces dire outlook with potential loss of hundreds of millions in federal funding Westside Seattle
March 28, 2025
Local leaders call for new revenue The Stand
March 27, 2025
South King County officials join statewide call for new revenue to avoid cuts to critical services SeaTac Blog
March 27, 2025
South King County officials join statewide call for new revenue to avoid cuts to critical services B-Town Blog
March 27, 2025
ADU, permitting reform pitched at housing forum Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
March 26, 2025
Editorial: Let’s keep the water taxi sailing Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
December 5, 2024
King County Seeks Help from State Legislature After Approving 2025 Budget The Urbanist