Theres the door Cathy Moore to step down from the Seattle City Council

Cathy Moore announced her resignation from the Seattle City Council, citing health and personal reasons as the driving factors behind her decision. In her statement, she highlighted that she has been contemplating this choice for several months due to recent health challenges, asserting that the community deserves a representative who can address pressing issues effectively. Moore's resignation follows her withdrawal of proposed legislation intended to manage conflicts of interest among council members, an initiative met with opposition from Kshama Sawant and her supporters. The council will now appoint a successor to complete the remaining 16 months of Moore's term, which will be the third appointment process in two years. Following Moore's planned resignation on July 7, D5 voters will elect a representative for a one-year term in 2026.

Meanwhile, the political climate intensifies as Sawant has declared her candidacy for Congress in 2026, coinciding with Moore's exit. The developments indicate a significant shift in Seattle's political dynamics as the city gears up for the 2025 election cycle, which includes multiple major offices.