Meet Tammy
Growing up, my family faced the familiar challenge of working full time while struggling to put food on the table. Finding affordable child care was a constant challenge for my mom and too often I ended up home alone, or taking care of my younger siblings after school. Now I’m a mom with three kids of my own—two in Seattle Public schools and one that just graduated from 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 over twenty years, working and advocating for Seattle’s communities of color. Prior to being elected to City Council in 2019, I worked for an affordable housing lender, as a community organizer, and a food justice advocate. I am trained as a community and regional planner—having spent my career working with frontline communities to bring about food security and to 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.
“I’m ready to build on the work we’ve done to create vibrant, resilient neighborhoods, so that everyone can share in the prosperity of the city.”