Cathy Moore is stepping down from the Seattle City Council.

She announced the decision yesterday afternoon, citing health and personal reasons. 

Moore has been in office for a year and a half, and leaves district 5 - which includes Greenwood, North Gate and Lake City - down an elected representative.

Why has Moore decided to step down after such a short tenure, and what does it mean for Seattle’s city council?

Guest:
David Kroman, city hall reporter for the Seattle Times

Related stories:
Councilmember Moore to step down - Seattle City Council Blog
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is stepping down - Seattle Times

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Cathy Moore is stepping down from the Seattle City Council.
She announced the decision yesterday afternoon, citing health and personal reasons.&nbsp;
Moore has been in office for a year and a half, and leaves district 5 - which includes Greenwood, North Gate and Lake City - down an elected representative.
Why has Moore decided to step down after such a short tenure, and what does it mean for Seattle&rsquo;s city council?
Guest:
<ul>
<li>David Kroman, city hall reporter for the Seattle Times</li>
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Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://council.seattle.gov/2025/06/02/councilmember-moore-to-step-down/">Councilmember Moore to step down - Seattle City Council Blog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-councilmember-cathy-moore-is-stepping-down/">Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is stepping down - Seattle Times</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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Cathy Moore is stepping down from the Seattle City Council.  Why has Moore decided to step down after such a short tenure, and what does it mean for Seattle’s city council?

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