“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.”

How about instead of selling "bearista" cups, Starbucks bargains a fair contract with its unionized baristas? No contract. No coffee. Don't cross the picket line. Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

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!

South Park residents — pick up sandbags before King Tides come this weekend! @kcflooddistrict.bsky.social has got you covered!

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...

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 💜

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!

Tell Instar, the private equity company that owns Windmill mushrooms, to recognize the union their workers elected. Sign the petition today and boycott the hell out of Windmill mushrooms! act.seiu.org/a/windmill_i... #BoycottWindmillMushrooms

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...

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

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!

ICYMI — thanks, @knkx.org! www.knkx.org/2025-09-25/k...

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/

King County is now the 11th locality in the country to do so, and the most populous locality so far. Banning algorithmic rental price fixing is one way localities can protect renters in their jurisdiction from corporate greed. Learn more here: localprogress.org/issues/housi...

King County just banned algorithmic rental price fixing! 🔥 “We don’t want there to be any technological tool that basically replaces dark, smoky backrooms where these deals are taking place." - @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...

“‘We think in this moment where we see weakening standards at the federal level, having greater coordination amongst entities between jurisdictions is the right thing to do,’ said Board chair Teresa Mosqueda, who sponsored the amendment.”

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.

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

"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.

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!

After an encouraging presentation on KC's approach to youth homelessness in today's Health, Housing, & Human Services cmte; ICYMI: The Crisis Care Centers levy is providing behavioral health care to kiddos. Some are still dealing with impacts of COVID & the shadow pandemic of isolation & depression.

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

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!

Every worker deserves to have a voice on the job. I'm proud to stand with these workers who are organizing to have theirs heard. @uniteherelocal8.bsky.social

BREAKING: 40 elected leaders sent a letter to Lavish Roots and Meta urging them to be neutral and respect workers’ desire to form a union. Over 200 Lavish workers who prepare and serve meals for Meta employees in WA state are organizing, and our elected leaders have our backs!

Signal boosting what is sure to be a great event this coming Tuesday, 9/9, hosted by the WA chapter of Standing for Democracy!

Our Equitable Development Initiative Request for Proposals is open! This year we'll continue to fund existing EDI projects to close gaps and help projects enter operations and fund new projects for both capacity building and capital. Apply by Sept. 29: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....

Do you have a ? about permits in unincorporated King County but don’t know where to start for answers? Today, Dept. of Local Services launched a series of simple videos that answer some of the most commonly asked ?’s for the Permitting Division. Read more: kingcountylocalblog.com/2025/09/04/d...

Coming from Vashon for the Seattle Waterfront celebration? Looking to enjoy a fun day on Vashon? The @kingcountymetro.bsky.social Water Taxi will have special service this Saturday, 9/6, on the Vashon-Downtown Seattle route! More info here: kingcountymetro.blog/2025/09/02/s...

Coming from Vashon for the Seattle Waterfront celebration? Looking to enjoy a fun day on Vashon? The @kingcountymetro.bsky.social Water Taxi will have special service this Saturday, 9/6, on the Vashon-Downtown Seattle route! More info here: kingcountymetro.blog/2025/09/02/s...

Concerned about Route 8 reliability? We are too. Here’s an update on our near-term approach to making this high-ridership bus route more reliable: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/08/28/route-8-updates-supporting-reliable-travel/

“King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda of West Seattle mentioned the city passed 800,000 population, and for the ‘spine’ to work, people from afar must be able to reach jobs, sports and cultural events in Seattle.” www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

“West Seattle was represented by County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who declared, ‘Voters said yes in 2016; now our job is to deliver on that promise … if we fail [to complete all of ST3], we fail the entire region.’” westseattleblog.com/2025/09/buil... @westseattleblog.com.web.brid.gy

Teresa Mosqueda, today's West Seattle vote, is harkening back to promises made when ST3 was on the table, when it comes to connecting growing communities in Seattle.

"Priorities called for at #WorkersOverBillionaires events: protections for Medicaid, social security, programs for working people; an end to attacks on immigrants & communities of color; & funding for schools, health care, & housing for all." Thanks for the feature @komo4.bsky.social!

"CM Teresa Mosqueda, who took part in a demonstration at Seattle’s Cascade Playground, [said] that they wanted to send a message [that] 'Workers should be more powerful than the small billionaire class,' she said." Thank you @marthabellisle.bsky.social @apnews.com! apnews.com/article/prot...

It’s been over a week since the arrest of Zahid Chaudhry. I join many fellow electeds, countless community members, and Zahid’s family in demanding he be released — along with all those who are being disappeared as they obey the requirement to appear at immigration proceedings. #FreeThemAll!

Incredible visit today at Environmental Science Center, based @ Seahurst Park! Big thanks for teaching us so much about the park and the critical work ESC does — bringing hands-on environmental education to people of all ages! So glad that King County can be a partner in this work through grants.

Creating the housing we need means applying an affordability lens to every policy that impacts housing -- and the details matter. These amendments make it easier for families to join our community and support schools that are facing declining enrollment as families are priced out. @theurbanist.org

This is how we fight for more housing in our communities – digging into the policy weeds and building coalitions! Full release here: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/coun...

The @seattleols.bsky.social announced its unprecedented settlement with Uber Eats for alleged violations of Gig Worker Protections and Minimum Payment Ordinances. Uber Eats will pay $15M to 16,120 affected workers and $33k in fines to the City of Seattle. More here: news.seattle.gov/2025/08/26/s...

Some housing advocates are worried impact fees would stunt homebuilding and are ill-timed. @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social has proposed guardrails: -Amendment 2: caps fees on family-sized units -Amendment 3: exempts affordable housing projects -Amendment 4: expands reqs around housing impacts analysis

"We have an affordability crisis in this county. Not only do we have a dearth of housing, we have a dearth of starter homes for the very families that we want to be living in King County and sending their kiddos to public school," County CM Mosqueda said in briefing her colleagues.

“For DACA recipients who need health insurance but can’t afford it, WA has already expanded its insurance program to provide Medicaid-like benefits to ppl w/o legal status who are low income. But there's a catch: The program has a list of ppl waiting to apply.” @kuow.org @wa-health-care.bsky.social

Proud of the work we’re doing in ATX to help folks thrive, with an abundance mindset that advances housing goals while strengthening social services and protections. Read my recent op-ed in The Nation w/ co-authors Buchanan Azeem, Teresa Mosqueda, & Anna Brawley. www.thenation.com/article/poli...