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Cathy Moore

NONPARTISAN

Cathy Moore is running for Seattle City Council Member, District 5.

Personal background

Cathy has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Albany Law School. She lives with her husband, and they have three sons.

Professional background

Cathy used to be an administrative law judge for the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings and the chair and commissioner of the Seattle Human Rights Commission. She was also an interim city clerk.

Political background

Cathy Moore used to be a judge at the King County Superior Court. She was first elected in 2017 and was in office for one term.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Intends to ensure that the district has enough infrastructure investments, such as efficient Metro service and bike & pedestrian safety resources.

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Housing & Urban Development

Promises to support the Alternative in the Seattle Comprehensive Plan that best increases affordable housing citywide.

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Environment

As of October 17, 2023, Cathy Moore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Services

Wants to make sure that the voices of small businesses are heard and their needs met.

Plans to create partnerships between the city and the school district in order to connect students with trade and technical schools that can allow them to get a jumpstart on their future.

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Public Safety

Plans to adopt a "multi-prong approach to public safety: hiring additional highly-trained officers to improve response times, creating a well-resourced alternative civilian responder program, and continuing successful therapeutic city court programs."

Supports increased regulation of firearms and weaponry, such as with Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Wants to upscale violence interruption programs.

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