Today Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following statement, reflecting on her last day in office representing District 2: I want to take the opportunity to send one last message with my platform and share a few things in my heart to the people of District 2 and our beloved city. January 6th...
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Council President Sara Nelson’s statement on Councilmember Tammy Morales’ resignation effective January 6, 2025
City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released this statement on the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2), effective January 6, 2025: “I want to thank Councilmember Morales for her dedicated service to the constituents of District 2. We worked together to pass a number of important pieces of legislation that benefit the people...
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Councilmember Morales announces resignation from the Seattle City Council
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following letter to her constituents and the people of Seattle: To the People of District 2, After very careful consideration, I have decided to resign from my position as a Seattle City Councilmember, effective January 6, 2025. Representing the people of Seattle, especially of south Seattle, has...
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Councilmember Morales’ Statement on the passage of SODA/SOAP legislation
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) made the following remarks regarding the passage of CB 120835 (SODA) and CB 120836 (SOAP) at the meeting of the City Council this afternoon: “The City of Seattle had both SODA and SOAP zones for over 20 years and research has proven these orders did not reduce drug use...
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Call on Seattle City Council to reject 50 percent cut to student mental health funding
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales’ (District 2) will, again, bring forward legislation tomorrow that would stop the Seattle City Council from cutting $10 million in funding for student mental health. “We must keep our promises to Seattle’s kids. To my fellow councilmembers who called for change after the shootings at Ingraham High, Garfield High,...
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Seattle Councilmember Morales urges Council to follow the will of voters, send Initiative 137 to November Ballot
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) is urging Council to fulfill its duty and take a final vote tomorrow to send Initiative 137 to the ballot this November. Initiative 137 would fund the development of affordable, social housing through a modest tax on employers with workers who make more than $1 million per...
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Seattle Councilmember Morales statement on firing of Seattle police officer for vile remarks
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following statement after the Seattle Police Department fired Officer Daniel Auderer for making vile remarks about Jaahnavi Kandula shortly after she was killed by SPD: “Chief Rahr made the right decision. At the same time, it’s crucial we acknowledge that our work is far from...
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Seattle Councilmember Morales proposes bolder transportation levy focused on improving safety crisis
In partnership with community groups, labor organizations, and disability rights advocates, Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) announced a new proposal today that would create a bolder transportation levy focused on improving traffic safety. “I have heard loud and clear from constituents in every single council district during our public hearings that voters...
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Council Passes Legislation to Demolish Dangerous, Vacant Buildings
The emergency legislation will take effect immediately after being signed by the Mayor SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation today that would allow the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) to swiftly order the demolition or remediation of unsafe vacant buildings that pose risks to public safety. The bill was sponsored by Councilmembers Bob...
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Morales: Council quietly rushes vote today on legislation that would block equitable development funding
With nearly no time for public input, the Seattle City Council is rushing toward a vote today on legislation that would block $25.3 million in funding already allocated for the City’s Equitable Development Initiative (EDI). The legislation is sponsored by Councilmember Martiza Rivera and was not made public until Friday afternoon. “This amendment would preemptively...