Tammy’s Background
I was raised by a single mother who always worked two jobs. Finding affordable child care was a constant struggle; too often I ended up home alone. Now I’m a mom with three kids of my own - two in Seattle Public schools and one attending Portland State. For me it’s as clear as ever that working families shouldn’t have to struggle so hard to make ends meet. It doesn’t matter where you come from, what color your skin is, who you love, or how you worship; if you work for a living, you should be making a living that supports your family. Our communities only thrive when every single one of us has a fair shot at a happy, healthy life.
I’ve been in Seattle for about twenty years, working and advocating for Seattle’s communities of color. Prior to be elected to City Council in 2019, I was a community organizer for Rainier Beach Action Coalition and as a Human Rights Commissioner. I am trained as a community and regional planner— having spent my career working with frontline communities to bring about food security and stop displacement in low-income neighborhoods. Currently, I chair the Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee where we work to help families who are struggling in our city and create an economy that works for everyone.
