2025 – News about Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Press releases 

July 15, 2025
“Welcoming King County” Motion Passes Council – Will Strengthen Protections for Immigrants and Refugees
”As the federal administration continues to expand its campaign of fear and violence upon immigrant communities, we must stand with residents of King County by protecting data the county holds and the people within our borders. This motion is a next step towards that goal, and I look forward to working with my council colleagues to advance legislation and budget investments to do all we can to protect the rights of our residents.”

June 17, 2025
Council Passes Legislation to Formally Oppose Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Medicaid
”A major cut to Medicaid isn’t even penny wise and pound foolish, it will undoubtedly increase overall cost for care and will result in lost lives and harm our population health. The proposed cuts in the House bill put health providers at risk of having to shutter their doors, as Washington State could see an estimated increase of uncompensated care totaling $1.53 billion – something our state and local governments won’t be able to absorb in these times of severely constrained budgets. This will be nothing less than catastrophic if the proposed cuts to Medicaid advance in the Senate.”

June 12, 2025
Mosqueda and National Hispanic County Officials Issue Letter Slamming Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Due to Devastating Impact to Critical County Services
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda joined a group letter from the National Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO) concerning the stunning lack of regard for the middle and working classes posed by Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.”

June 10, 2025
Mosqueda awards Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service to Michelle Lang-Raymond
“Michelle and her team are building community within White Center and throughout King County. Dr. King was a man of faith who recognized the power of the arts in propelling a vision of equity and social justice for all, and Michelle and Acts on Stage are using the arts—song, dance, theatre—to infuse social justice through the programs and services they offer to community.”

June 2, 2025
With federal threats to Medicaid, other services, Mosqueda, other national county officials, call out disproportionate impact on Latino children
“The proposed cuts to Medicaid ultimately threaten everyone in King County and across the nation. But in the Latino community and other communities of color, the impacts will be felt far more, especially by children. It’s vital that we put a spotlight on these issues and advocate for full funding of these critical programs and services.”

May 6, 2025
Council passes Mosqueda legislation to strengthen King County contracting, procurement policies, in contrast to federal trajectory
“While the federal administration is eliminating policy directives that support minority contractors and rolling back labor standards, King County is investing in strong labor standards and advancing equity in our contracting. This is not only the right thing to do, it makes economic sense. Public dollars should be used for the public good, and these pieces of legislation ensure that our County contracts and leased land are supporting good jobs, strong labor standards, and creating pathways to economic stability for our local economy."

April 28, 2025
King County and labor partners renew Master Community Workforce Agreement
"I applaud King County Executive Shannon Braddock and members of the MLK Labor movement on the signing of the Master Community Workforce agreement. This is a continuation and an extension of King County's commitment to investing in strong labor standards that lift up working families. What excites me the most about Community Workforce Agreements is that they put the community to work – women, workers of color, apprentices, people restarting their careers or reentering the workforce. The renewal of this agreement ensures that our county residents know that every public dollar we spend is investing in the public good through living wage jobs and building stronger communities."

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...”