District 5 Update

Dear Neighbors,

On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order. This action is a ban on all gatherings and will close many businesses, excluding those deemed essential. Essential businesses include emergency services, health care, critical manufacturing, childcare providers, grocery stores, financial services, and more.

What does this mean for you? For the health and safety of everyone, especially our elders and most vulnerable, we must stay home as much as possible. I understand how difficult this time will be for everyone, especially for families with children.

If you must go out to the grocery store, doctor's office, or take a walk, please wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, and vigilantly remain 6 feet or more away from other people. Cough or sneeze into your elbow.



Our Seattle Parks and trails remain open for walking, biking, running and nature viewing. We have closed our community centers and playgrounds. Please do not gather in our parks for picnics, bonfires, games, or team sports. Respect the social distancing and remain 6 ft away from others. Learn more about our park closures here.

To serve you, the City of Seattle has created a new website with centralized resources regarding COVID-19: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19

The Mayor's Office and the City Council are working diligently to provide relief and remedies for those most impacted by this epidemic, including workers and small businesses. Our actions include emergency legislation, but there is still more to do.
Preventing utility shut-offs for non-payment
A temporary moratorium on rental evictions
Deferring business taxes
$1.5 million for the Small Business Stabilization Fund
Expanding paid sick and safe leave

My office remains open, though my staff and I are working from home. You can call us at 206-684-8805. The office line is forwarded to cell phones and we are answering calls. We are also responding to emails and prioritizing correspondence from District 5 residents.

We are all in this together.

Additional Resources

Seattle Area Grocery Stores:
Special Shopping Hours

Local grocery stores are offering exclusive shopping hours for seniors and those with compromised immune systems.



Seattle Public Schools

While schools are closed, Seattle Public Schools are distributing food for students, providing child care for essential workers, sharing learning resources, and more. Visit their website to learn more.



Donating Blood

Seattle hospitals blood banks are critically low on blood supplies. If you are able, please donate blood to help others. Donating blood is a safe action to save someone's life.