US EditionFormer Seattle Council Member Returns to Fill Seat Left by Cathy Moore
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, JUL 28 – Juarez will serve as caretaker until the November 2026 election and lead the Housing and Human Services Committee, focusing on budget challenges and growth policies, council said.
- On Monday, Seattle City Council appointed Debora Juarez to the District 5 seat vacated earlier this month by Cathy Moore.
- Since July 7, the District 5 seat has been vacant after Cathy Moore, citing health and personal reasons, resigned, leaving the district without representation.
- Of the 22 applicants, Juarez was one of six finalists considered by the Seattle City Council and was selected after one voting round.
- Until the November 2026 election, Juarez will serve as a caretaker and will not seek election, while chairing the Housing and Human Services Committee.
- The Council faces a roughly $250 million projected budget deficit likely worsened by federal funding cuts, as Juarez reenters amid significant challenges and policy decisions.
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Former Councilmember Debora Juarez appointed to fill D5 vacancy
Former Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez is heading back to City Hall. On Monday, the Council appointed Juarez to fill the District 5 seat left vacant after Cathy Moore’s resignation in early July. The Council selected Juarez after just one round of voting. The appointment process requires Councilmembers to name their top pick in each round until a candidate gets five votes. In round one, seven Councilmembers chose Juarez, with Councilmem…
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