Seattle City Council Member Tammy Morales explains why she's leaving the job
Seattle City Council Member Tammy Morales is leaving her post. She announced last week she is resigning from the council.
Morales has represented Seattle’s 2nd District, which includes Yesler Terrace, the CID, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley and Rainier Beach, since 2019.
Her last day in the seat will be January 6th.
It’s a surprise decision considering Morales was re-elected to a four year term just last year.
In a letter to her constituents, Morales leveled criticisms about at toxic environment on the council and the toll the job has taken on her personally over the past year - "For the last 11 months, this Council has eroded our checks and balances as a Legislative department and undermined my work as a policymaker."
Guest:
- District 2 Seattle City Council Member Tammy Morales
Relevant Links:
- Morales letter to her constituents
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City Councilmember Tammy Morales Will Leave the Council In January - Publicola
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