Council Vacancy
Why is There a Vacancy on the Seattle City Council?
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, At-large) resigned her seat on the Seattle City Council, effective January 2, 2024, to take a seat on the King County Council, leaving a vacancy on the Seattle City Council starting January 3, 2024.
The City Charter gives the City Council 20 calendar days to fill a vacant Council position. This 20-day period begins January 3, 2024, the day following Mosqueda’s official resignation, and ends on January 23, 2024.
From the date of the appointment, the newly appointed Councilmember will serve until the 2024 General Election results are certified by King County Elections and the newly elected Councilmember representing Position 8 (At-large) takes the oath of office.
Applications and Qualifications
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to the City Clerk. The City Charter requires applicants be a citizen of the United States, able to read and write the English language, a qualified elector of the State of Washington, and a registered voter of the City of Seattle at least 120 days prior to filing the declaration of candidacy. Applicants must also complete the required financial interest statement form and provide their residential address to demonstrate eligibility.
Applications will be accepted via email to councilvacancy@seattle.gov as soon as notice of these requirements is publicly posted. Applications must be submitted before 5 p.m. PST on January 9. After that time, applications will no longer be considered.
By submitting your application, you are agreeing that you understand that the information you provided is subject to public records request unless it is specifically exempt from the Washington State Public Records Act.
View Applicants
72 qualified applicants applied for the appointment. Their names and applications can be found below:
Public Forum Hosted by a Community Organization
Seattle Municipal Code 3.93.010 A provides an opportunity for community entities (such as groups listed in Section 15.52.005’s definition of “special event type,” subsection 4.c, as organizing a community event) interested in participating to participate in the public forum development process.
Community entities includes neighborhood-based groups, community-based organizations, ad-hoc groups, business groups (such as chambers of commerce), or groups that do not have a geographic base (such as racial or ethnic groups, LGBTQ groups, cultural groups, or a disability community).
The date of the public forum has not been determined but is anticipated to occur between January 11 and January 18. Please continue to check this site for updated information, including the date and time of the public forum.
Community entities interested in submitting general feedback are encouraged to do so using this form by Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 5:00 pm. Community entities interested in hosting a public forum should email councilvacancy@seattle.gov and submit their letter of interest indicating the group’s capacity and relevant prior experience by Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 5:00 pm.
Community Organization Participation and Input Submission Period:
Closes: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Special Public Meeting for Public Comment on Candidates:
Special City Council Meeting, Monday, January 22, 2024
Anticipated City Council Vote on Appointment:
City Council Meeting, Tuesday, January 23, 2024