Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat

Council President Sara Nelson and Councilmembers Bob Kettle, Cathy Moore, Maritza Rivera and Rob Saka all voted for Woo’s appointment. Councilmember Tammy Morales voted for Mari Sugiyama, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth voted for Lihn Thai and Councilmember Dan Strauss voted for Vivian Song. 

Woo will hold the appointed position until late November. Voters will elect someone in November to finish the remainder of Mosqueda’s term through the end of 2025. Woo confirmed Tuesday that she will seek election to the position.

“I’m so grateful and honored and very humbled,” said Woo after being sworn into office by the City Clerk. “I pledge to serve everyone in the city. … My door

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