Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Read the full release here: council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/councilmember-rinck-joins-with-king-county-state-and-homelessness-leaders-to-condemn-trump-administration-changes-to-critical-funding-keeping-people-housed/

“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 ✊

Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!

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!

A graphic want a red background with the words "Sign the petition TODAY and BOYCOTT THE HELL OUT OF WINDMILL MUSHROOMS! And pictures of Windmill Farms brand mushrooms below

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!

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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!
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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/

Graphic that has a US map and reads "11 localities have taken action against algorithmic rental price fixing." On the map, 11 localities are marked as having passed a ban (Seattle, King County, Berkeley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, San Diego, Minneapolis, Providence, Hoboken, Jersey City, Philadelphia), 3 as exploring one (Portland, San Jose, and Chicago) and 2 as having passed a resolution to voice opposition (Nashville and Missoula)

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 Council bans rent-setting software, like RealPage The King County Council banned algorithmic rent fixing, but landlords see possible pitfalls in the way the ordinance is written.

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

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New placards are coming to King County food businesses to warn about labor violations You know those placards that show a restaurant’s food safety rating? Soon there will be another sign next to it that says whether that business has unresolved wage violations.

“‘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.”

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!

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

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.

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!

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

Huge thanks to Consul General of México, Héctor Iván Godoy Priske, Alejandra Tres of Comunidad, and our several other recipients and many community members who came to commemorate the occasions!