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SEATTLE - City officials have an update in the search for Councilmember Cathy Moore's replacement. Moore's resignation went into effect on July 7.
There are now 22 people identified as qualified candidates for the vacant District 5 seat. Councilmembers will further narrow the list and announce finalists at their meeting next Thursday, July 17.
Who are the candidates for Seattle City Council's District 5 seat?
The backstory:
Councilmember Moore's resignation triggered a procedure in the city's charter that gives officials just 20 days to fill a vacant seat on the council. That deadline is July 28.
Candidates were asked to submit a resume, coverletter, and full financial interest form by July 9. Of those that submitted, the council will now select a finalist from the nearly two dozen qualified choices.
City Council moves forward to replace their District 5 seat left vacant by Cathy Moore's July 2025 resignation
What's next:
Communications Director Band Harwood says, in accordance with Ordinance 125479, the council will choose a community organization that will convene a public forum where candidates will be interviewed.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle city government.
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