Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle and South Park), alongside her Council colleagues and co-sponsors Councilmembers Tammy J. Morales and Andrew J. Lewis, passed legislation today that increases tenant protections for small businesses and nonprofits. The legislation ensures that rent installments paid according to a payment plan negotiated between a tenant and landlord cannot...
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May 19, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases
Councilmember Morales Thanks Retiring Public Health Director Patty Hayes
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales issued the following statement after the retirement announcement of Seattle-King County Public Health Director Patty Hayes: “After serving as the Seattle area’s public health director for 30 years, I wish Patty Hayes a well-deserved retirement and thank her for her service. The important role of a public health director is made...
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April 20, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases
Councilmember Morales’ Statement on Verdict in Minneapolis
Seattle, WA — Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, South Seattle and the CID), together with Community representatives, issued the following statement in response to Verdict in Minneapolis: “While the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges, one conviction does not change the 400 years of systemic racism in our country. This was still a needless loss...
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April 14, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases
Councilmember Morales, Community Call for Close to ‘Lease Termination Loophole’
Protection for all tenants under ‘Just Cause’ Eviction Ordinance will help all renters in post-pandemic rental market Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, South Seattle and the CID), together with Community representatives, announced the first piece in a series of Tenants’ Bill of Rights legislation today at the Plaza Roberto Maestas on Beacon Hill. Morales’...
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March 15, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember González, Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Mosqueda, Gonzalez, Herbold, Morales, Mosqueda, News Releases
Seattle City Council Moves Forward on Alternatives to Policing, Allocates $10.4 Million for Community Safety Capacity Building
Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park), Chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee, alongside her Council colleagues voted 8-0 to approve a $10.4 million spending plan for community safety, that will invest in the capacity of organizations building community safety from the ground up to end violence and...
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March 15, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases
Morales Co-Sponsoring Right to Counsel Legislation
Right to counsel goes a long way toward ‘putting tenants and landlords on equal footing’, gives folks a fighting chance to stay housed and stay healthy Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2, South Seattle and the CID) issued the following the statement in support of the Right to Counsel legislation and resolution to extend the...
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March 1, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Mosqueda, Herbold, Morales, Mosqueda, News Releases
Mosqueda, Council Mark 500,000 COVID Deaths Nationwide, Honor Community Members Who Have Passed from COVID-19
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, Citywide) and her Council colleagues passed a proclamation honoring COVID Memorial Day, marking the 500,000-plus people nationwide lost to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, and remembering the local community members who passed away from, or battled and suffered from, COVID-19. The Council recognized this grim milestone with a...
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February 26, 2021January 6, 2023Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases
Councilmember Morales Urges Mayor to Reconsider Essential Hoteling Services for Homeless Neighbors and Seek FEMA Reimbursement
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales issued the following statement after Mayor Durkan and her administration declined to open additional hotel shelters for our homeless neighbors and seek FEMA reimbursement to offset the cost: “Homelessness is by far the biggest issue that my office responds to on a regular basis. Everyone is frustrated at what appears on...
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November 3, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases
Morales: Passage of Sex Ed Bill Helps Establish ‘Age-Appropriate, Accurate’, Comprehensive Sex Ed For All Students
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) issued the following statement regarding Referendum 90: “The subject matter may be sensitive to some, but voters still clearly recognize that a comprehensive sex-education bill should be the law of the land. “Thanks to an informed electorate, voters approved Referendum 90 and sent a clear message: sex ed in...
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October 27, 2020January 6, 2023Councilmember Morales, Morales, News Releases
Morales, Community to Call For ‘Expert-Led’ Approach to Homelessness Outreach
Homelessness Outreach Provider Ecosystem (HOPE) model to progresses in City Council budget discussions on Friday during Committee meeting Following weeks of budget discussions, this Friday City Council will discuss the proposal made by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle and Chinatown/International District) to create a new 5-person team to replace the Mayor...