FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/1/2013
Council President Sally J. Clark
Seattle City Council statement on the passing of former Councilmember Cheryl Chow
Seattle — The Seattle City Council issued the following statement on the passing of former Councilmember Cheryl Chow:
"As a teacher, principal, coach, City Councilmember and School Board member the Honorable Cheryl Chow worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children and families in Seattle. As a Seattle City Councilmember from 1990-1997 Cheryl pushed hard for and won policies, programs and budgets that made Seattle a better place for the children she regarded as Seattle’s future. She leaves a lasting legacy when it comes to youth enrichment programs, the city’s rich network of community centers, and guided the transformation of the Coliseum into Key Arena. Cheryl served with intelligence, compassion and sharp wit.
While colleagues (and sports opponents) knew her as a strong-willed competitor, Cheryl brought strong-willed competition to a whole new level in her fight against cancer. In her final role as a public advocate Cheryl’s coming out made her a hero to many who never knew her work as a councilmember. Cheryl’s work as an advocate and her positive, competitive presence will be missed."
The Seattle City Council honored Cheryl Chow with a proclamation on September 17, 2012, declaring "Cheryl Chow Day" in Seattle. The full text of the proclamation can be viewed here.
A Seattle Channel tribute to Cheryl Chow can be viewed here.