Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore announced Monday that she will resign from her District 5 (North Seattle) seat effective July 7, citing health and personal reasons. Moore, a former King County Superior Court judge, was elected in 2023 and leaves with over two years remaining in her term.

During her 18 months on the Council, Moore focused on public safety, housing, and homelessness. She helped secure major sidewalk investments for North Seattle, expanded funding for rental assistance and shelters, and rewrote the city’s homelessness governance agreement with King County. She also led controversial efforts, including legislation targeting prostitution loitering along Aurora Avenue and a failed proposal to ease ethics rules for councilmembers facing financial conflicts.

Moore is the third councilmember since early 2024 to resign mid-term. The Council now has 20 days after her departure to appoint a temporary replacement until voters elect a successor in 2026.