Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales will run for re-election

On Wednesday morning, Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced her bid for re-election.

On the steps of El Centro de la Raza cultural center in Beacon Hill, Morales acknowledged the difficulty of the job and compared the systematic problems Seattle faces today to previous decades.

“City politics is a tough job,” said Morales. “In this city, at this moment, it’s maybe as tough as it’s ever been, and I don’t begrudge my colleagues for choosing not to run again. But for me, that isn’t a reason to give in. We have a chance to build healthy, resilient neighborhoods; to manage our city’s growth so that our kids, our elders, our neighbors can thrive. Despite the increasing chorus cynicism, I’m still hopeful for that kind of future. So let’s get to work.”

Councilmember Morales’ campaign has been endorsed by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, former Seattle City Council President Lorena González, State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, Rep. Liz Berry, Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, and former King County Councilmember Larry Gossett.

“Councilmember Tammy Morales is a progressive champion on the Seattle City Council who always fights for a stronger, more equitable Seattle,” said Congresswoman Jayapal. “She has been a strong partner to me on ensuring that government works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected, and she always ensures that the voices of people of color, poor people and working people come first. It is an honor to endorse her re-election to Seattle City Council and to know our communities will be well represented by her tireless efforts.”

During her announcement, Councilmember Morales was joined by Puget Sound Sage Co-Executive Director Chrissy Shimizu.

“D2 is the most diverse district in the city, driving some of the most progressive policies in our region. Our district needs a champion for workers, housing, and the environment,” said Shimizu. “We have that in Councilmember Morales. Tammy and her team practice true co-governance, working with communities to create impactful policy change that is rooted in equity. Tammy has always been accountable to the community that elected her and continues to translate the needs of the community into real policy outcomes at City Hall.”

Councilmember Morales has held office since January 2020, representing District 2. Morales won the general election in November of 2019 with more than 60% of the vote.

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